GOAB to Host Community Conversation on Pax Silica and Its Implications for Philippine Startups
GOAB Beach Club is hosting GOAB Learns (S20): Pax Silica and What It Means for Our Tech Startup Community, an online community conversation bringing together Philippine AI, technology, investment, and startup ecosystem practitioners to discuss the topic and its potential implications for founders, builders, investors, and the broader technology community.
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A Community Conversation on an Emerging Technology Topic
As technology policy and the global AI landscape continue to evolve, Philippine founders and technology professionals are increasingly engaging with developments that could influence the country’s startup ecosystem.
One of the topics generating discussion is Pax Silica, which will be the focus of the upcoming GOAB Learns (S20) community session titled “Pax Silica and What It Means for Our Tech Startup Community.”
The online session is designed as an interactive conversation for founders, builders, investors, and members of the Philippine technology ecosystem who want to better understand the topic and explore its potential relevance to the local startup community.
Rather than presenting the event as a definitive position on Pax Silica, the session provides a space for participants to learn, ask questions, and exchange perspectives.
Technology Leaders Will Lead the Discussion
The session will feature two speakers with experience across artificial intelligence, technology, startups, and innovation.
Tim Santos, Project Lead of The Philippine AI Report, will share his perspective as an AI technology leader, investor, and former Product Director at a UK-based AI cloud services firm.
Joining him is Paul Pajo, Director of the Technology Business Incubator at De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde, a Certified Claude Architect and long-time GOAB community builder.
The conversation will be hosted by Tina Amper of GOAB Beach Club.
Together, the speakers will help frame the discussion around what developments such as Pax Silica could mean for people building and investing in technology ventures in the Philippines.
Why This Conversation Matters for Founders
For startup founders and technology builders, understanding broader developments in AI and technology policy can help provide context for decisions around products, markets, partnerships, and long-term strategy.
These conversations are particularly relevant as Philippine startups become increasingly connected to regional and global technology ecosystems.
However, understanding emerging developments does not necessarily mean adopting a particular position. Community discussions can instead provide founders with different perspectives and help them form their own informed views.
This is where ecosystem conversations become valuable. They create opportunities for founders, investors, builders, educators, and other stakeholders to learn from one another and identify questions that may require deeper discussion.
GOAB Learns S20 Scheduled for August 20
GOAB Learns (S20): Pax Silica and What It Means for Our Tech Startup Community will take place online on:
📅 August 20, 2026
🕘 9:00–10:00 AM PHT
📍 Online
The session uses a suggested ₱250 donation to help cover Zoom, technology, and nonprofit operating costs. Free early-bird slots intended for students and individuals who may not be able to contribute financially have already sold out.
Interested participants can register through:
What This Means for the Philippine Startup Ecosystem
The value of discussions like this extends beyond the specific topic being discussed.
A healthy startup ecosystem needs spaces where people can examine emerging technologies, policies, and global developments from different perspectives. For founders and investors, these conversations can help connect global developments with local realities.
For the Philippine technology community, continued dialogue around AI, infrastructure, investment, and technology policy can also help strengthen the country’s ability to participate in emerging technology opportunities.
GOAB’s community session provides another opportunity for founders, builders, investors, and technology professionals to stay informed and engage directly with others working across the ecosystem.
The goal is simple: create a space where people can bring their questions, perspectives, and curiosity to the conversation.
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Registration:
https://luma.com/GOABS20
Market Context
Emerging developments in artificial intelligence, technology infrastructure, and international technology cooperation can have implications for startups, investors, and digital businesses. For Philippine founders, staying informed about these developments can help provide context for decisions involving technology adoption, investment, partnerships, and market expansion. Community-led discussions can complement formal policy and industry conversations by bringing together practitioners with different experiences and perspectives.
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