In this episode of HIPE Stories, we sit down with Ronald “Rho” Robins, a professional gamer turned serial entrepreneur and the mastermind behind Mineski Global. Mineski Global stands as a pioneering force in the world of eSports and casual mobile gaming in Southeast Asia.
Rho takes us on his whirlwind 20-year entrepreneurial journey, starting from his humble beginnings as a young gamer in Cebu. Relocating to Manila for college, he formed a team with his friends and began competing in DOTA tournaments, achieving remarkable success and international recognition. Witnessing the support that other countries provided to their gaming teams, Ronald recognized the untapped potential in enhancing gaming cafes in the Philippines. This realization prompted him to establish Mineski Infinity, which has since evolved beyond cafes to encompass original eSports leagues, platforms, content, tours, and events across Southeast Asia. Today, Mineski Global continues to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of gaming, delving into eSports, casual gaming, and ticketing platforms.
Join us as we explore Mineski's humble beginnings, their ascent to becoming a world-class eSports tournament host, their strategies for navigating adversity during times of crisis, especially the pandemic, and Rho's personal evolution as an entrepreneur fueled by technology and a willingness to learn from failure.
In this episode, you will learn the following :
Mineski’s humble beginnings from eSports team to pioneering internet cafe
Scaling up from cafes to world-class eSports tournament host
Addressing adversity during crises, especially during the pandemic
Evolving as an entrepreneur, through the power of technology and learning from failure
Visit Ronald Robins’s Socials:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ronald-robins-294b8ab8
Connect with Endeavor Philippines:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/endeavor-philippines/
Website: https://philippines.endeavor.org/