Nicolas Bivero is the CEO and Co-founder of Penbrothers, a professional employer organization (PEO) that helps companies around the world scale and grow their businesses through building remote teams from the Philippines. Nicolas is passionate about creating meaningful work opportunities for Filipinos and bridging the talent gap in Asia’s startup ecosystem. Under Nicolas’ leadership, Penbrothers has grown rapidly, serving clients in a wide range of industries, from tech startups to e-commerce companies. The company aims to create 5,000 more jobs for Filipinos by 2026.
How did Nicholas' experiences moving to different countries shape his approach to business? What are some of the biggest challenges that Penbrothers faced in building remote teams, and how did they overcome them? How does Nicholas balance managing the emotional demands of his role as a CEO, and what strategies does he use to maintain his well-being?
Topics:
[00:02:31] - Childhood and Moving
[00:04:06] - Experience in Japan
[00:06:07] - Adapting to New Environments
[00:09:01] - Dreams of working in a multinational
[00:11:57] - First trip to the Philippines
[00:14:18] - Setting up a company in the Philippines
[00:17:40] - Learning from a mentor
[00:19:18] - Career path and founding Penbrothers
[00:21:37] - Starting Penbrothers
[00:26:05] - Growing the Business
[00:28:54] - Funding the Company
[00:30:06] -Challenges in Growing the Business
[00:33:41] - Managing People and Emotions
[00:36:57] - Evolution of Penbrothers
[00:40:22] - Contributing to the Philippine Economy
[00:43:10] - Personal growth through building a business
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