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iStart International Inc. is a management and advisory firm registered under the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Philippines. We partner with founders, enterprises, and educational institutions to design and operationalize resilient, well-governed, and scalable organizations.

Our mission is to empower organizations, institutions, and professionals to unlock potential and create impact through structured operations, industry-aligned education, and global career pathways.

No. We act strictly within a non-fiduciary and non-asset-management framework. We provide strategic management support, operational guidance, and technical expertise across the organizational lifecycle.

For Organizations (Corporate Services)

We work with startups, growing enterprises, and established organizations.

We help build strong foundations and future-ready teams through:

Workforce Readiness: Industry-aligned learning pathways to upskill employees.

Startup Advisory & Formation Support: Guidance on setup and early-stage structuring.

Organizational Structuring: Design of roles, policies, and decision-making frameworks.

Operational Framework Design: Refinement of systems and workflows.

For Schools & Institutions (Academic Pathways)

We work with schools and colleges to embed industry relevance and global exposure into academic programs. This includes designing career-ready program frameworks and international internship readiness pathways.

Through our partnership with St. Angelo Global Academy, we design industry-aligned training frameworks. These are exclusively translated and delivered by St. Angelo, ensuring alignment with CHED and TESDA regulations.

Yes. We offer Embedded Academic Pathways, where accredited courses are integrated directly into your institution’s existing programs.

For Professionals (Mentors League)

The Mentors League is a structured platform for industry practitioners and professional leaders to share expertise, grow as mentors, and create meaningful impact.

We offer flexible engagement models. You can participate as a mentor, instructor, or industry advisor. We also provide Mentor Onboarding & Development to prepare you for teaching and facilitation roles.

If you wish to share your expertise and shape future talent, please click the “Join Our Team!” button on our website or contact our HR department.

Contact & Locations

We have two main offices:

Cebu Office: 2nd Floor, JY Square, Salinas Drive, Lahug, Cebu City.

Head Office: St. Angelo Training Center Building, Purok Solid, Barangay Dolho, Bato, Leyte (Region VIII).

For institutional or corporate collaboration, please email partnerships@istartinc.com. For general inquiries, email info@istartinc.com.