Innovation
The Store and the System: Why Philippine Businesses Stall Between the AI Pilot and the Payoff
Philippine businesses approve AI prototypes, then spend the money on another store they can predict. Drawing on Bien Herrera of Embiggen X, this case study explains why AI adoption in the Philippines stalls between the pilot and the payoff, and what leaders can do about it.
Ghosting the dead
Undas draws millions of Filipinos to cemeteries, yet the death-care industry still sells only to the moment of death. Young Filipinos would rather not think about it, and overseas workers can’t attend the graves they pay for. That gap is the opportunity, and Gen Z is best placed to build it.
Fewer Bets, Bigger Cheques: The Narrowing of Philippine Venture Capital
Philippine startup funding doubled to US$81M in H1 2026, yet only seven deals closed, the fewest since 2019, and two companies took 86% of the capital. Bull Run’s analysis, critique and recommendations for founders and investors.
HexaCluster & Bull Run: Any-to-Any Database Migration, Zero Business Risk
HexaCluster, the creators of Ora2Pg, delivers any-to-any database migration with DMAT, HexaRocket, and HexaBridge — now in the Philippines through Bull Run Consulting.
Navigating the Future: The Evolution of Corporate Strategy in an Uncertain World
In a global landscape defined by globalization and technological evolution, old models such as rigid five-year plans pushed top-down break, while Netflix’s adaptive strategy lets it keep creating and capturing value while the ground moves.
Scaling Creative Content Responsibly: Ethics & Governance in the Age of Generative AI
Generative AI has unlocked an era of unprecedented creative scale. But with this speed comes a new responsibility. As companies embrace AI-driven creativity, building strong ethical and governance practices is no longer optional. It’s the difference between scaling with confidence and scaling into chaos.
The Human Edge in the Age of Generative AI
The narrative of “AI versus humans” is outdated. The real opportunity lies in AI with humans, a partnership where each side amplifies the other.
Paving the way for deployable sustainable infrastructure
Among the myriad solutions being explored, deployable sustainable infrastructure stands out as a critical pathway towards a greener future. Innovations that support sustainable energy, robust data networking, and intelligent infrastructure management are paramount.
From Copy-to-China to Copy-from-China
One of the notable features of the country’s startup ecosystem is the number of companies that have successfully copied or borrowed business ideas from others. This trend is known as “copy to China” or “Shanzhai,” which translates to “mountain fortress” in Mandarin.
What Web3 Has to Offer Enterprises in the Next 3 Years
Web3, the next generation of the internet, is poised to revolutionize the way we interact with data, assets, and each other. With its focus on decentralization, trustlessness, and interoperability, Web3 has the potential to disrupt many industries, including finance, supply chain management, and identity verification.