Draft:Kharl Gibran Lataza
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Kharl Gibran Borja Lataza (born December 2, 1993) is a Filipino entrepreneur known for co-founding the Ora Coin Foundation. He specializes in integrating blockchain technology with environmental sustainability, in projects like tree planting connected to cryptocurrency.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Lataza was born on December 2, 1993, in Cebu City, Philippines. His father works as a security manager and his mother managed their home while encouraging him to dream big despite their limited resources. His parents came from a fisherman village in Dalaguete province, Cebu, Philippines. Lataza went to Cebu Technological University (CTU) for his Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. He was there for only two years since he could no longer afford to pay for his tuition fees. [3][4][2]
Career
[edit]Lataza started with a small entrepreneurial venture after being forced out of college because of financial problems.[3][4] He first managed to sell local products[5]; he ran an online shop and did extra freelance work. From there he gradually gained experience in multiple industries and started working on his goal.[4] Lataza and his brother founded KGL Softouch in 2010, a web development company where they taught themselves programming. In 2014, he launched HostingVisa[5], a web hosting and domain registration service, which he later sold to an Australian company.[2][5]
Lataza ventured into the automotive industry, establishing Lataza Auto Trading in 2017 and Lataza Car Rentals in 2018, which offered affordable second-hand cars and rental services. He later created JuanRent Inc., a car rental platform, but it was eventually shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic.[6] Lataza launched Ceramiq Inc. during the pandemic. The company offered automotive window films and closed in 2022 after Typhoon Odette. Other projects included JuanPOS, which sold payment machines, and La Taza International Learning Center, a preschool in Metro Manila.[citation needed]
Lataza moved to Dubai in 2023 and set up Sige Go Portal LLC[citation needed], offering eco-friendly web hosting under the brand Gomommy.ae in the MENA region. Lataza in 2024 co-founded the Ora Coin Foundation with Brian Christopher Aguilar. [citation needed]Ora Coin is an environmentally friendly cryptocurrency that ties each coin to a tree-planting initiative. His work has since focused on combining blockchain technology with ecological projects, creating global impact through innovative solutions.[citation needed]
Awards and recognition
[edit]- 2020: Recognized as a pioneering entrepreneur in Cebu City for his success in managing diverse businesses across multiple sectors.[citation needed]
- 2021: Highlighted in regional business forums for his innovative ventures in the automotive and tech industries.[citation needed]
- 2022: Received acknowledgment from local NGOs in the Middle East for spearheading eco-friendly blockchain initiatives.[citation needed]
- 2023: Honored by Cebu Technological University for his contributions to technological innovation and for collaborating with his alma mater on eco-sustainability projects.[citation needed]
- 2024: Recognized for the Ora Coin Foundation’s global impact on environmental sustainability through the One Billion Tree Planting Initiative.[citation needed]
- 2024: Named as one of the youngest self-made billionaires in the Philippines for his achievements in blockchain technology and environmental sustainability.[citation needed]
Personal life
[edit]Lataza was born and raised in Cebu City, Philippines. His father works as a security manager and his mother managed the household. He grew up while learning the importance of perseverance and hard work. Lataza values simplicity and connection with his roots. He likes to remain grounded and focused on his goals. He spends quality time with his family and believes in giving back to his community.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ "How Kharl Lataza is changing the world with blockchain technology". The Manila Times. 2024-11-27. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ^ a b c Network, Philippines Investment. "Philippines Investment Network - Angel Investors & Business". www.angelinvestmentnetwork.com.ph. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ^ a b TGFM (2024-11-26). "Meet the visionary Filipino college dropout who built a billion-peso empire while saving the planet". The Global Filipino Magazine. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ^ a b c "From College Dropout to Youngest Billionaire: How Kharl Lataza is Changing the World with Blockchain Technology from GoMommy.ae ｜PR Station". prstation.ph. 2024-11-23. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ^ a b c "hostingvisa.com - Ecommerce Store listed on Flippa". flippa.com. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ^ Calventas, Visha (2016-08-16). "IT specialist fakes client's credit card, faces charges". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved 2025-01-07.