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Pic-A-Talk at the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition: A Journey of Innovation and Purpose
Pic-A-Talk at the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition: A Journey of Innovation and PurposeIn the dynamic world of startups, the journey to success is rarely a straight path. It’s filled with challenges, breakthroughs, and lessons that shape not only the business but also the people behind it. On February 17, 2025, Pic-A-Talk’s CEO and Founder, Uma Roa, had the incredible opportunity to share this journey at the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC) Roadshow. Standing in front of over 40 students from De La Salle University alongside fellow entrepreneurs Luke Wu, Atty. Mike, and Gabby from Singapore Management University, Uma reflected on Pic-A-Talk’s growth, the lessons learned, and the impact the competition had on our development. More than just a pitch event, LKYGBPC is a powerful platform where innovation meets resilience, and where young entrepreneurs can gain the insights they need to sustain momentum in the ever-evolving business landscape. A...
Pic-A-Talk Showcases Transformative Innovation at 2024 GIST ASEAN Startup Competition in Singapore
Pic-A-Talk Showcases Transformative Innovation at 2024 GIST ASEAN Startup Competition in SingaporeIn an era where technology and innovation are reshaping communities across Southeast Asia, Pic-A-Talk has emerged as a trailblazer in bridging communication gaps for...
Bridging Communication Gaps: Pic-A-Talk’s TWINKLE Workshop Illuminates AAC Strategies
Bridging Communication Gaps: Pic-A-Talk’s TWINKLE Workshop Illuminates AAC StrategiesOn October 14, 2024, Pic-A-Talk proudly hosted TWINKLE (Teaching Workshop for Innovative New AAC Knowledge and Language Education), an insightful and interactive workshop focused on...
Breaking Barriers: Insights and Innovations at the 6th PSDBP Regional Symposium on Special Needs
Breaking Barriers: Insights and Innovations at the 6th PSDBP Regional Symposium on Special NeedsThe 6th PSDBP Regional Symposium, held on September 4-5, 2024, in Cagayan de Oro City, brought together a dynamic group of professionals and advocates committed to...
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Filipino Start-Up Named Top 50 Finalist at the Prestigious LKYGBPC: Transforming AAC Communication
Pic-A-Talk is the only Filipino start-up to have made it to the LKYGBPC held in Singapore this year!The Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition is an internationally recognized competition that focuses on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the field of...
Echoes of Empowerment: Giving Voice to the Voiceless
🌟 Unlocking Voices and Changing Lives: Pic-A-Talk, an innovative Filipino-made app, is revolutionizing communication for non-verbal children with special needs by harnessing the power of images and text-to-speech technology. Founded by Ms. Uma Roa, this groundbreaking...
Young Philippine Entrepreneurs Shine at Major Startup Competition
Manila: Winners from the second cohort of the ARISE Plus Philippines Young Entrepreneurs (YE) Boost Accelerator were announced at the grand finale in Manila with an in-person Demo Day and pitching competition, marking the culmination of the programme.
Pic-A-Talk Celebrates Autism Month with Medbay
Ausome parents with their ausome kids at the Autism Spectrum Celebration at Plaza Alemania HotelLast April 30, 2023, we had the pleasure of teaming up with one of the most respectable therapy centers in Iligan City, Medbay Therapy and Learning Center, to celebrate the...
Beacon Demo Day 2023: Showcasing the Power of Entrepreneurship
Uma Roa had the privilege to pitch during the networking session and introduced Pic-A-Talk, a picture exchange communication system in a mobile application. The system consists of images of words that are easily identifiable by any user, which helps children with...
All Aboard the Pic-A-Talk Train!
Alps Tutorial House is a tutorial center that caters to elementary school students and children with special needs. It is owned by Teacher Lodi, an occupational therapist based in Iligan City. She aims to not just to educate children academically but also provide an...