Founders Initiative – Founder Story Questionnaire

Share your business journey with the Founders Initiative.

About the Founders Initiative

The Founders Initiative is Incub8 Space’s way of documenting real stories from business owners — the decisions, challenges, and lessons behind building a business in Cavite and beyond.

These are not polished success stories. Instead, we focus on honest experiences: what worked, what didn’t, and what made starting and running a business possible.

Stories collected through this questionnaire may be featured on:

The Incub8 Space website (Founders Initiative page)
Incub8 Space social media pages
Community groups managed by Incub8 Space

What to Expect After Submission

Your responses will be reviewed and lightly edited for clarity and flow.
We may structure your answers into a short written feature.
No video interview is required at this stage.
You may be contacted for clarification or follow-up questions.
Submission does not obligate you to promote Incub8 Space or any service.

There are no right or wrong answers — honesty is encouraged.

Founder & Business Information

Founder Name *

Email Address *

We'll use this to contact you for follow-up questions.

Business / Company Name *

Your Role in the Business *

Industry *

What product or service does your business offer? *

Briefly describe what you do and who you serve.

The Beginning

When did you start your business, and what motivated you to begin? *

What problem were you trying to solve — for your customers or for yourself? *

What did your business setup look like in the beginning? *

e.g., solo founder, small team, home-based, fully remote

Early Challenges & Decisions

What was one of the biggest challenges you faced when starting your business? *

Was there a specific decision that made starting or continuing the business easier for you? Why? *

Legitimacy, Confidence & Growth

At what point did you start feeling that your business was “real” or legitimate? *

How important was having a professional setup (address, documents, systems, structure, or workspace) to that feeling? *

How You Operate Today

How do you currently run your business day-to-day? *

e.g., remote, hybrid, with a team, client-facing, project-based

What helps you manage costs, stay flexible, or operate efficiently as your business grows? *

Lessons & Reflections

What is one mistake or assumption you had early on that you see differently now? *

What advice would you give to new or aspiring business owners starting today? *

Incub8 Space (Optional)

How has being part of Incub8 Space supported your business, if at all?

This is optional and can be as short or detailed as you like.

Media & Assets (Optional but Recommended)

Founder Photo

Please attach or share a clear photo of yourself that you’re comfortable using publicly.

Business / Company Logo

Please attach or share your official logo (PNG, JPG, or SVG preferred).

Links & Permissions

Where can people learn more about your business? *

Do you give permission for Incub8 Space to feature your story on our website and social media platforms? *

Please select one.

Yes

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