Tentmakers Ecosystem · Panay IslandJoin the network that turns members into operators — and builds ventures that matter.
Five ventures. One training hub. A 4.67-million-person market on Panay Island. Register as a member, progress through our training tiers, and build the skills to operate within the ecosystem.
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Market on Panay
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MSMEs, Western Visayas (DTI)
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Ventures, one hub
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Training tiers
Members get value from day one. Ventures get a warm channel into exactly who they serve.
It is a two-sided flywheel. Registered members receive a website, savings, driver protection, and staffing access from the start. Each affiliated venture, in turn, gains a high-trust channel into exactly the founders, students, and SMEs it is built to serve.
What members receive
From day one — not after months of onboarding.
A website
Digital presence from day one — no build cost, no waiting.
Savings tools
Structured savings through Thrifty Tribe, built into membership.
Driver protection
Insurance coverage through Prime Axis, not an afterthought.
Staffing access
Direct pipeline to ICKY for hiring, without the sourcing cost.
What each venture gains
A warm, high-trust channel — not a cold lead.
Prime Digital Solutions
Founders needing digital storefronts
Thrifty Tribe
Savers building financial habits
ICKY
SMEs scaling their headcount
Prime Axis
Drivers and families needing protection
Tentmakers Network
The connective tissue across all of the above
Over time, our strongest members become the future franchise and regional-operator candidates for these ventures in their own chapters — turning the accelerator into a talent pipeline for regional expansion, not just a training program.
Five ventures, five ways to make an impact
Each venture is built to close a specific gap in the regional market. As a member, you'll gain access to these ventures and the skills to operate within them.
Members do not just join. They grow — level by level.
At its core, Tentmakers is a training hub. Registered members progress from basic to advanced through mentorships, business plan training, Mastermind Groups, group events, speaking engagements, and more — building the skills and network to eventually operate within the ecosystem itself.
One-on-one guidance from experienced operators
Structured curriculum for turning ideas into ventures
Peer advisory circles for accountability and growth
Workshops, pitch nights, and collaborative sessions
Platform to build authority and public presence
Deep-dive programs for operating within the ecosystem
This is where the founder community becomes a genuine pipeline. Members do not just attend — they progress, level by level, until they have the skills and network to eventually operate within the ecosystem itself.
A 4.67-million-person market, yours to serve
Panay Island is home to 4.67 million people, and Western Visayas counts 57,469 MSME establishments — the fifth-highest regional concentration in the Philippines. Nationally, MSMEs make up 99.5% of all businesses and generate roughly 63% of employment, yet the gap between basic connectivity and real digital presence, savings tools, insurance coverage, and reliable staffing remains wide. Each figure maps directly onto the gap one of the five Tentmakers ventures is built to close.
Panay Island population
A captive regional market larger than many national capitals — the foundation beneath every Tentmakers venture.
MSME establishments, Western Visayas (DTI)
5th-highest regional concentration in the Philippines.
of all Philippine businesses are MSMEs
The backbone of the economy — and the most underserved segment.
of national employment generated by MSMEs
Where the jobs are. Where the growth must reach.
of retail transaction volume is now digital
The payments rail is built. The storefronts are not.
insurance penetration nationally — under this threshold
A protection gap that leaves families one emergency away from financial collapse.
road accidents recorded in 2024
Every figure is a claim, a family, an uncovered loss.
of Philippine SMEs increased headcount in 2024
More are planning to hire in 2025. Staffing is the bottleneck.
Each gap is a venture. Prime Digital Solutions serves the storefront gap. Thrifty Tribe serves the savings gap. ICKY serves the staffing gap. Prime Axis serves the protection gap. Tentmakers Network ties them together.
Operators are made here, not born
“I joined for the training and stayed for the community. Within three months I was running my first storefront for a local MSME.”
Maria S.
Member → Operator, Iloilo City
“The paluwagan system we already trusted, finally with structure. Our group has saved consistently for 8 months straight.”
Jonathan R.
Thrifty Tribe Member, Roxas City
“Hiring used to take us weeks. Through ICKY we found trained staff in days — people who were ready on day one.”
SME Owner
ICKY Partner, Panay
Frequently asked questions
Registration is free. You get value from day one — training access, community, and venture exposure. Advanced tiers and operator tracks unlock as you progress.
Ready to join the network? Your journey as an operator starts here.
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