Undergraduate Programs
BS Information Technology Entrepreneurship
Alumni & Careers
The BS Information Technology Entrepreneurship (BS ITE) program is built on the experiences of its students and graduates. This section features stories and reflections from ITE alumni, highlighting how their time in the program shaped their paths after graduation.
These testimonials provide insight into the diverse directions our graduates have taken — in business, technology, and other professional fields. They also offer practical advice for current students and those considering Ateneo as they choose their program.
Through these voices, the BS ITE community continues to grow and connect across batches, linking the classroom experience with real-world journeys.
The Builder Portfolio
Whether launching independent startups or driving innovation inside major tech firms, our alumni prove that builder skills create the ultimate career safety net. Explore the diverse career paths and ventures of BS ITE graduates.
Alumni Spotlight
Arvin Martin Santos |
“During my time in the ITE program, I experienced what it meant to build something from the ground up: taking an idea from 0 → 1, developing tech that solves real problems, and even earning that very first peso from customers. Nothing gets more real than being immersed in building a product and living through both the struggles and joys of entrepreneurship. The lessons I gained both inside and outside the classroom shaped not just my career, but also how I view entrepreneurship.” |
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Jose Emmanuel Erestain IV |
“A lot of what made the course for me was really how much it pushed me to experience the real world and make decisions for myself. There was minimal handholding from the course, but it provided a lot of mentorship and perspective from seasoned players and alumni in the tech industry. The balance of mentorship and independence in ITE enabled me to grow in a direction I felt was right for myself and to exert my own agency and creativity over my ideas.” |
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Agatha Garduque |
“ITE was the perfect choice for me because I wanted to try everything. I could design, code, and dive into entrepreneurship, where tech development connects with business strategy and market thinking, not just technical problem solving. The program honed me to have the right mindset and principles that gave me confidence to execute 0 to 1 projects, a crucial skill whether you want to build startups or thrive in any industry.” |
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Liaa Bautista |
"B.S. Information Technology Entrepreneurship proved to be the perfect fit for someone like me, a jack of all trades and once a master of none. ITE served as a sandbox that encouraged growth within a competitive environment, offering opportunities to experiment, build a network, fail safely, and learn systematically. What truly sets ITE apart is its commitment to direct mentorship, where hands-on guidance from faculty shaped us into adaptable problem solvers ready for today’s evolving business landscape." |
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Justine Ngo |
“ITE was the program that gave me real, hands-on experiences beyond the classroom. It pushed me to build a startup from the ground up and showed me how technology, product development, and business strategies all fit together. The program also exposed me to the many roles that make the Philippine startup ecosystem thrive, from founders to investors to enablers — a perspective that helped me see where I could contribute and grow.” |
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Johanna Marie Candelario |
“ITE didn’t simply teach me to follow instructions; it threw me into the deep end and said ‘figure it out’, which is exactly what helped me thrive in my professional career. One year after graduating, I’ve built Pearl Talent’s entire growth engine from scratch, scaled our pipeline 10x, and led teams of a dozen people. What ITE truly gave me was the founder mindset — the ability to turn any challenge into an opportunity.” |
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Daryl John Jacinto |
“The hands-on experience from ITE helped me stand out early in my career, allowing me to get a venture development internship at KAYA Founders, where I worked with different startups on their growth strategies. Now I work as a Lead in the Tech and Operations department at GCash, where I focus on continuously improving customer experience and earned recognition as Rookie of the Year.” |
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Aidan Olarte |
“ITE is the plot twist you’ve been waiting for. If you love building projects you’ll actually use beyond college, this program will push you to grind hard with people who are obsessed with creating the next big thing. In just over a year since graduating, I’ve become Chief of Staff at Pearl Talent, where I revamped operations to run 70% faster and now lead 40+ operators across two regions. ITE gave me the foundation to move fast and build fearlessly.” |
