Vibes and Ventures: A Gen Z Tech Mixer
Welcome to Vibes and Ventures...
...hosted by Arvin Martin Santos (Endeavor) and Justin Gorriceta-Banusing (AcadArena).
This is where the Philippines' best young builders, operators, investors and industry leaders connect and vibe!
👋 What? Join 150+ of Metro Manila's Gen Z tech industry for a night of great drinks, company, conversations and music. Live DJ sets from 7-9PM by J.D. and Goggles.
🌇 Where? We're taking over two bars in the heart of the Poblacion party district.
For post-grads/industry professionals: Tango, a two-story Japanese Mexican-themed bar!
For students: Keepers, a tech/web3 gastropub — the first fractionalized F&B business in the country!
🤝Who? Tech founders, operators, and investors — and everyone in between. People from other industries (or looking to get into tech) are just as welcome!
Whether you're looking to meet new friends, form business relationships, or just have fun with like-minded peers — you'll have a great time!
Mind the rules: (1) be kind, (2) be cool and (3) bring good vibes.
This is an 18+ event.
Who are we?
🌊 Arvin Martin Santos is a founder-turned-ecosystem builder, supporting high-impact entrepreneurs globally through Endeavor. Previously, he founded a platform to support non-profits with their fundraising efforts, furthered digital transformation in the private and public sector through Amazon Web Services and P&G, and is currently involved with communities such as Startup Weekend, UNDP, and YSEALI.
🐧 Justin Gorriceta-Banusing is a serial entrepreneur at 24, currently the co-founder of a VC-backed stealth startup and having previously started AcadArena (series A gaming startup), CONQuest Festival (#1 pop culture event in Asia), and ISC Pro Team (acq. by Bren Esports). He's also a Forbes 30u30 & Tatler Gen.T honoree, former MasterChef contestant, and occasional future bass + melodic dubstep DJ.
Code of Conduct
Respectful
Please be considerate, respectful, and inclusive toward others. We will not tolerate unpleasant behavior.
Read Andrew Yeung's guide on: How to build authentic relationships at tech mixers.
Photography and Filming
Please note, this event will be photographed and filmed. Vibes and Ventures reserves the right to use photographs and video from the event for marketing and communications purposes. By attending the event you consent to your image being used for these purposes.
Safety
All Vibes and Ventures events are inclusive of gender, sexuality, race, and ability. Any form of discrimination will not be tolerated. For security issues, please contact the venue.