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John Aguilar is a serial entrepreneur, and the creator and host of the business reality show The Final Pitch on CNN Philippines. He is the founder of independent TV production company StreetPark Productions Inc., producer of the long-running real estate and construction show Philippine Realty TV, and is the CEO of Dragon's Nest, a Manila-based venture builder.

His show The Final Pitch has successfully funded millions of dollars into Filipino entrepreneurs and the startup ecosystem, and has been a source of education and inspiration for future startups.

John is a seasoned business and motivational speaker, and has given talks on his experiences as an entrepreneur, TV producer, homebuilder, pitching expert, and innovation thinker. He hosts the Methods to Greatness podcast where he interviews Asia's world class performers, business leaders, and cultural icons.

John holds an undergraduate degree in BS Psychology from Ateneo de Manila University, a Master in Entrepreneurship from the Ateneo de Manila Graduate School of Business, and is an alum of Singularity University in Silicon Valley.

He lives in Manila with his wife and three children.

Books by John Aguilar

Methods to Greatness

A wide-ranging experiment to test to the methods, mantras, and habits of Asia's legends, and icons

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The Art and Science of the Pitch

What makes a pitch good, bad, or amazing?

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