Soj Gamayon of project AgriConnect presents his project at the Red Bull Basement World Final in Tokyo, Japan on December 5, 2024. (Suguru Saito, Red Bull Content Pool)
MANILAnustabet gaming, PHILIPPINES – Aldrin Sojourner “Soj” Gamayon became the first-ever Filipino to win the Red Bull Basement World Championship.
The Red Bull Basement is a global competition where young innovators present their business plans to change the world with artificial intelligence.
On Thursday, December 5, Gamayon earned his award for his innovation, “AgriConnect,” in Tokyo, Japan.
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The Ateneo University student said he gained inspiration from his rice-farming family. Also, Gamayon developed AgriConnect after he returned from his internship in Singapore.
Article continues after this advertisement“I wanted to make an impact for the Filipinos,” the Pinoy Red Bull Champion stated.
Article continues after this advertisement“I do acknowledge that flying to another country to study is a privilege, and I feel that there is a responsibility for me to give back.”
Article continues after this advertisement“It’s always [been] my mantra to build something greater than myself,” he added.
Gamayon hopes his victory will inspire more Filipinos to pursue their innovation and drive their sense of ingenuity forward.
Article continues after this advertisementHis advice for young, aspiring innovators is, “to not think, just do.”
He explained that only some people progress with their startups because they overthink.
As the Red Bull Basement World Champion, Gamayon will go on an all-expenses-paid trip to Silicon Valley in California, USA.
He will attend a three-week program for networking and mentorship with tech and VC leaders.
During the finals, the Filipino champion and the other Top 10 finalists pitched their ideas to the global panel:
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