Noel Guevara talks about Pelicola.tv, the first internet television site in the Philippines.
Noel Guevara’s adult life centers mainly on the fulfillment of his childhood dreams. This has also been the focal point of his career as an entrepreneur. In 3rd year high school, Noel delved in to the world of freelance creative work, and eventually started his first business venture, Burnwater Design Studios, in 2002 with the help of a friend.
His passion for creative arts has translated to a profitable entrepreneurial endeavor. And with the foundation of Pelicola.tv, Noel is able to work with Philippine music greats such as Wolfgang in the internet television’s Alive at the Womb channel—something that he could only imagine during his younger years when he listened to the bands’ tunes.
It seems that everything has been moving on the right direction for Noel, but his successes as an entrepreneur and creative artist are not without their own share of sacrifice, compromise and hardship. But as a veritable entrepreneur, he faces the risks head on to do what he does best.
“Just do what you really want to do,” Noel, 26 years old, advised the younger generation. “Dreams are not meant to be kept in your head.”
“I think they should be pursued, but at the same time, don’t expect that it’s going to be easy. Accept that it’s going to be hard. But if you really believe in it, go for it.”
In this Greater Good Philippines interview, Noel talks about the important role that his family has played in molding his personality and shaping his mindset. He shares the significance of his work through Pelicola.tv in promoting Filipino creativity, and narrates the joys and pains of founding the first internet television site in the Philippines.
Learn more about Noel Guevara, executive producer of Pelicola.tv and executive director of Burnwater Design Studios, and his insights on faith, learning, mentorship, entrepreneurship and pursuing one’s passion—only here on Greater Good Philippines.
