Alan M. Fontanilla
Founder. Operator. Venture Builder.
Building good things with good people.
Where I PlayI build and grow things; usually at the messy, early, zero-to-one stage.As a venture builder, founder, and operator based in the Philippines, I work on new ventures, startups, and platforms — helping shape ideas into businesses, and businesses into something that can last.Brand strategy is still part of that journey; telling the right story, finding the right market, or creating something people want to belong to. But more and more, I find myself drawn to the harder stuff: building startups from scratch, figuring them out in real time, and helping people turn possibility into something real.Not everything will work. And that's okay. Some ideas will grow, some won’t. But every venture is a chance to learn, to iterate, to get better at building things that matter and, hopefully, things that last.Wherever there’s something worth starting, scaling, or helping people become better versions of themselves; that’s usually where I like to play.
VenturesSome things I’m building or part of:The Pod Network
Founder | Podcast and content platform helping brands and creators tell better stories.Lennon Group
Partner | A communications agency focused on social good, creativity, and brand building.Packworks
Business Development Head | Technology company building digital solutions for sari-sari stores in the Philippines.MUD Studio Manila
Investor and Partner | A global professional makeup education franchise helping empower beauty professionals in the Philippines.
Industry InvolvementApart from venture building and brand strategy, I stay connected to the marketing and business community through industry organizations in the Philippines; learning, sharing, and helping shape what's next.Digital Marketing Association of the Philippines
2024-25 Board MemberPANA Foundation
Past Board of TrusteeIt’s my way of staying close to the ecosystem while paying it forward.
Work With MeI’m open to collaborations, building early ideas, and operating at zero-to-one stages; from brand strategy to business advisory to growing startups.Let’s figure out what’s worth building together.
About Alan
Alan M. Fontanilla is a venture builder, founder, and operator with over 25 years of marketing, communications, and startup experience across the Asia-Pacific region.He leads The Pod Network Entertainment as CEO and serves as COO and Business Development Head for The Lennon Group, while advising startups like Packworks on strategic growth.Alan bridges brand thinking with real-world execution, helping early-stage ventures, platforms, and businesses grow from messy beginnings into lasting platforms. He serves as a Board Member of the Digital Marketing Association of the Philippines (DMAP) and previously sat on the Board of the PANA Foundation.Whether working with brands, building startups, or launching new platforms, Alan’s approach stays grounded: build good things with good people — and build for the long haul.