| Ref | Name | Amount | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC-002 | Rina Perry |
$1,000 | ✓ Fully closed | Also initial director. Holds 100K shares from Poppet's allocation. |
| FC-004 | Lalaine Baldelomar |
$2,500 | ✓ Fully closed | Also Advisory Board (SKO-ADV-004). SE Asia marketing and media executive. |
| FC-005 | Jilleen Yap |
$1,000 | ⚠ Signed · Deposit pending | SAFE signed. Deposit not yet received as of Aug 20. Follow up on deposit timing. |
| FC-006 | Arturo "Bingle" Diago |
$1,000 | ✓ Fully closed | Uncle. Senior PH corporate exec, AIM MBA. Signed and deposited confirmed. |
| FC-007 | Tanya Conlu |
$1,000 | ✓ Fully closed | Natural resources manager, IP rights advocate. Signed and deposited confirmed. |
| FC-009 | Eena Choa Gardner |
$1,000 | ✓ Fully closed | UP batchmate. Revised investment to $1,000 (down from $2,500). Signed and deposited confirmed Aug 2026. |
| FC-018 | Dr. Jon Bendebel |
$2,500 | ✓ Fully closed | Believer tier. Full name: Jonathan Deptowicz Bendebel. Email: docbendebel@gmail.com. WhatsApp: +63917033675. Signed Aug 20. Wire deposited confirmed. Fastest conversion in FC history. Generated 6 referrals. |
| Ref | Name | Amount | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC-005 | Jilleen Yap |
$1,000 | ⚠ Signed · Deposit pending | SAFE signed. Deposit not yet received as of Aug 20. Follow up on deposit timing. |
| FC-008 | Tin Anadilla |
$1,000 | ⚠ Signed · Deposit pending | Also reinstated Advisory Board (SKO-ADV-003). Signed. Deposit not yet received. |
| Ref | Name | Amount | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC-003 | Rico + Zette Mariano |
$1,000 | → Pledged · SAFE sent · Awaiting signature | Rico also Advisory Board (SKO-ADV-001), DTI. Verbal pledge confirmed. SAFE sent. Not yet signed. Follow up for signature before Sept 1. |
| FC-045 | Ruth "Tuts" Aseron |
$1,000 | → SAFE being sent | WhatsApp outreach. Said "Yep, send it over." Chose Supporter tier $1,000 on Aug 22. Deposit timing: October 1. Send SAFE via OpenSign on WhatsApp immediately. |
| Ref | Name | Signal | Status | Next Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC-010 |
Gigi Javier
Active engagement since Aug 16
|
Had 38-min 54-sec audio call Aug 16. Received app.sariko.store link and full SariKo Pitch Deck v5.3 (21MB). Follow-up check-in sent today Aug 21: "Were you able to check the link and deck out na?" No reply yet. Deepest-engaged unconverted prospect. |
★ Very warm · At 2 touches · Awaiting reply | At touch limit. Do NOT follow up again. She has the deck. She knows. Let her come to you. |
| FC-011 |
Janey Culla
Had 33-min call previously
|
Had 33-min call previously. Received QuêTôi music video. Check-in sent Aug 21 3:40 PM "Jane musta ikaw?" and call request 4:36 PM "Are you free for a call?" No reply yet. |
Warm · At 2 touches · Awaiting reply | At touch limit. Do NOT follow up again. Wait for her to reply. |
| FC-012 |
Ivonnie B. Duma...
Distant contact, Cebu
|
Said "I want to invest gyud." Funds tied up. Offered pledge now, deposit Nov/Dec. |
Probable · Pledge pending | Send FC agreement message (drafted). Ask her to sign now, deposit by Dec. 1 touch remaining. |
| FC-013 |
DanDan L. Barrica
Distant cousin · Referral multiplier
|
Said "cge ako tan'awon ni ang link." Poppet sent Kahit Saan music video. Follow-up check-in sent Aug 21 4:34 PM "Were you able to check the link na?" No reply yet. Still sharing with relatives. |
Warm · At 2 touches · Awaiting reply | At touch limit. Do NOT follow up again. Let her come back when she and her relatives have reviewed. |
| FC-014 |
Archie Lim
UP batchmate of Poppet + Eena
|
Received Eena FC investor card and founders.sariko.store link. Said "I'll check it out tomorrow. Thanks!" Follow-up check-in sent Aug 21 4:34 PM "Were you able to check the link na?" No reply yet. |
Warm · At 2 touches · Awaiting reply | At touch limit. Do NOT follow up again. He has the link and Eena's social proof. Wait. |
| FC-015 |
Lara Scarrow
Long-standing contact
|
Replied Aug 20. Funds not yet available (windfall from in-laws, husband Doug wants to study options carefully). Will let Poppet know. Replied with Sept 1 deadline to finalize pledges before VC round. |
Warm · Waiting · Sept 1 deadline | At 2 touches. Do NOT message again. She knows the deadline. Ball is in her court. |
| FC-016 |
Jovel Cipriano
Fellow dot com era builder, friend
|
FC invite sent Aug 20. Poppet followed up with Pangea docs and pangea.town link. Jovel replied: "Will go thru this later. Out pa." Docs received, will review. |
Warm · Reviewing · 2 touches used | At 2 touches. Do NOT message again. Wait for him to come back after reviewing. |
| FC-017 |
Maia Israel
UP batchmate
|
Liked Eena FC post. UP connection. FC invite sent Aug 20 via Messenger with Eena as anchor. Family and friends framing used. |
Warm · 1 touch used | 1 follow-up remaining if no reply in 5 days. |
| FC-018 |
Dr. Jon Bendebel
UP batchmate · GP · Balamban, Cebu · TOP MULTIPLIER
|
Signed Believer tier $2,500 on Aug 20 7:27 AM HCMC. Full name: Jonathan Deptowicz Bendebel. Email: docbendebel@gmail.com. WhatsApp: +63917033675. Wife Au sending wire Monday Aug 25 (Aug 21 PH holiday). Fastest conversion: first message to signed SAFE in under 24 hours. Generated 6 referrals: FC-019 to FC-024. |
✓ Signed · Wire Monday Aug 25 | Confirm wire receipt Monday. Send WhatsApp thank you within 24 hours of wire landing. Announcement card ready. Swap in clean photo before posting. |
| FC-019 |
Bernard "Berns" Restificar
UP batchmate · Jon referral
|
Jon confirmed reviewing documents. Direct greeting sent Aug 21 4:39 PM "Hi Bernard! How have yo..." Warm opener, no pitch yet. Awaiting reply. |
1 direct touch · Awaiting reply | Wait for reply. Let conversation develop naturally before mentioning FC. |
| FC-020 |
Michael "Miko" Parcon
UP batchmate · Jon referral · Possible Vietnam connection
|
Jon confirmed reviewing documents. Direct greeting sent Aug 21 4:38 PM "Hi Miko! Musta na đồng?" Vietnamese slang used, suggesting Vietnam familiarity. Warm opener, no pitch yet. Awaiting reply. |
1 direct touch · Awaiting reply | Wait for reply. If Vietnam-based, the SariKo HCMC angle is especially relevant. Let conversation develop naturally. |
| FC-021 |
Stephanie "Bunny" Honrado
UP batchmate · Jon referral
|
Replied Aug 22. Said no available funds. Saw Eena and Jon announcements with enthusiasm. Genuine cheerleader. Declined gracefully. |
Declined · Cheerleader · Relationship intact | No further FC outreach. She may refer others organically. Keep her warm socially. |
| FC-022 |
Alvin Roxas
Jon referral
|
Jon confirmed reviewing documents. Direct greeting sent Aug 21 4:42 PM "Hi Alvin! How have you b..." Warm opener, no pitch yet. Awaiting reply. |
1 direct touch · Awaiting reply | Wait for reply. Let conversation develop naturally before mentioning FC. |
| FC-023 |
Cosette Fernández
Jon referral · documents not yet sent
|
Jon will forward FC documents to Cosette. Not yet sent as of Aug 20. |
Referral · Documents pending send | Do NOT reach out. Jon will send. Monitor for inbound after Jon completes the handoff. |
| FC-024 |
Babette Escario
Jon referral · documents not yet sent
|
Jon will forward FC documents to Babette. Not yet sent as of Aug 20. |
Referral · Documents pending send | Do NOT reach out. Jon will send. Monitor for inbound after Jon completes the handoff. |
| FC-025 |
Joeschelle Lacour
Friend · Rina-assisted outreach
|
Full name: Joeschelle Lacour. Email: joechelle@protonmail.com. Rina is conducting outreach, asking what tier she is interested in. Joeschelle is consulting her husband for approval. Strong warm signal. |
Warm · Husband approval pending | Let Rina continue managing the conversation. Do not double-touch. Once husband approves, send SAFE directly. |
| Ref | Name | Notes | Status | Next Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC-026 | Ai Chua |
Close friend. Replied immediately: "Night night Loves! Talk later." Active engagement. |
★ Replied · Hot lead | TOP PRIORITY. When she messages again, send FC link immediately. |
| FC-027 | Katherine "Kathy" Alcordo |
Warm intro sent. No reply yet. |
1 touch · Awaiting reply | Wait. Send link only if she asks. |
| FC-028 | Steve Lim Former boss · Close friend |
Replied. Said "Kapoy nako basa, let's talk niya." Has visitor from Taiwan now. Will text Poppet when free to schedule call. Poppet confirmed he will make time for it. |
★ Warm · Call pending | Wait for his text. He commits to calling. Do not chase. When he texts, schedule immediately. |
| FC-029 | Lilu Alino |
Addressed as Madam. Warm intro sent. No reply yet. |
1 touch · Awaiting reply | Wait. Send link only if she asks. |
| FC-030 | GalileoGrace "Leo" Pepito |
Warm intro sent. No reply yet. |
1 touch · Awaiting reply | Wait. Send link only if they ask. |
| FC-031 | Tiara Lourdes R. Torero |
Framed as closing the angel round. No reply yet. |
1 touch · Awaiting reply | Wait. Send link only if she asks. |
| FC-032 | Vu Thai |
Warm intro sent. Vietnamese contact. No reply yet. |
1 touch · Awaiting reply | Wait. Send link only if they ask. |
| FC-033 | Ellezer Villablanca Canlas |
"Tignan mo and let me know." Active 59 min ago at send time. No reply yet. |
1 touch · Awaiting reply | Wait. Send link only if they ask. |
| FC-034 | Fé Cabahug Voisin |
Warm intro sent. No reply yet. |
1 touch · Awaiting reply | Wait. Send link only if she asks. |
| FC-035 | Lily M. Terrobias-Reformado |
Asked for any feedback. No reply yet. |
1 touch · Awaiting reply | Wait. Send link only if she asks. |
| FC-036 | Wilson D. Yang |
Warm intro sent. No reply yet. |
1 touch · Awaiting reply | Wait. Send link only if he asks. |
| FC-037 | Adrianna "Dodi" Madarang Very close friend · Partner in crime |
Had 13-min 22-sec call Aug 21 1:11 PM. Deck shared. Husband Francis must be involved in financial decisions (joint finances, except small amounts). She will share info with Francis tonight. Very engaged and warm. |
★ Call done · Francis reviewing tonight | Same pattern as Jon. Do not follow up. Let Dodi come back after Francis reviews. When she does, move to SAFE immediately. |
| FC-038 | Sue "Manang Sue" Haguisan |
Warm intro sent. No reply yet. |
1 touch · Awaiting reply | Wait. Send link only if she asks. |
| FC-039 | Lilja Védís Hólmsdóttir |
Addressed as Miss Lee. Warm intro sent. No reply yet. |
1 touch · Awaiting reply | Wait. Send link only if she asks. |
| FC-040 | Grace Smith |
Warm intro sent. No reply yet. |
1 touch · Awaiting reply | Wait. Send link only if she asks. |
| FC-041 | Lilian Amores |
Warm intro sent. No reply yet. |
1 touch · Awaiting reply | Wait. Send link only if she asks. |
| FC-042 | Lilibeth "Bets" Dy-Liacco |
Warm intro sent. No reply yet. |
1 touch · Awaiting reply | Wait. Send link only if she asks. |
| FC-043 | Loraine F. Atienza |
Warm intro sent. No reply yet. |
1 touch · Awaiting reply | Wait. Send link only if she asks. |
| Name | Relationship | Last Touch | Status | Next Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Manny Martinez |
Friend, prior startup investor x2 |
Actively waiting for retirement advisor to review shareholders agreement before deciding. Aug 13 he asked Poppet for the shareholders agreement for his advisor review. Poppet confirmed sending it. This is active due diligence, not stalling. |
Active · Advisor review in progress | Do not follow up yet. He is in active review. When advisor completes, he will come back. Patience here converts. |
Gil Abela |
Warmed by batchmates Ehda and Ivonnie |
No response after follow-up. Loop closed Aug 20. |
Closed · No response | No further outreach. Relationship preserved. |
Carl Cabusas |
Chamber of Commerce, Cebu. Trade promotion background. |
Declined. Loop closed Aug 20. |
Declined | No further outreach. Relationship preserved. |
Joeschelle |
Named on hot list since Jun 2026 |
Never formally asked. On radar only. |
Never formally asked | First real ask this week. Personalized DM with FC link. |
Peter Alcordo |
Contact who showed strong FC intent in May 2026 |
High intent in May. Fresh follow-up sent Aug 21 at 3:32 AM: "Hi Peter, I am closing the rou..." Closing the round framing used. |
Fresh follow-up sent · Awaiting reply | 2 touches now used. Do not follow up again. Wait for reply. |
Net Corpuz |
Named on hot list since Jun 2026 |
Never formally asked. On radar only. |
Never formally asked | First real ask. Personalized DM with FC link. |
Dr. Fernando (Jann) |
Bigfoot Entertainment 2006. UAE academic and consultant. 5,600 LinkedIn followers. |
LinkedIn follow-up sent Jun 29 with calendar link and Gulf expansion angle. No closure logged. |
Stale · 2 touches used | At 2 touches. Do not reach out again unless he responds first. Preserve the relationship. 2 touches used. No more outreach. |
Richie Arellano |
Friend since 2000. GCC-based 17 years. Qatar. |
FC invite sent Jul 26 on Messenger with FC link. No closure logged. |
1 touch used | One follow-up remaining. Wait 5 to 7 days from Jul 26. Follow up around Aug 2 if no reply. Check if done. |
Betsy |
Production colleague since 2000s. Mom passed recently. |
FC ask deliberately deferred in Jul 2026 out of respect for grief. |
Deferred · Timing check | 3 to 4 weeks should have passed. If she sounds like herself in any communication, this is the moment to share SariKo naturally and invite her in. |
Tessa Barrica López |
Cousin's wife. Liked/commented on Tito Bingle FC post. |
Personal DM sent late Jun via Messenger referencing Bingle post. No closure logged. |
Stale · 1 touch used | 1 follow-up remaining. Short warm message if no response yet. |
Gina Galang Barrica |
Cousin's wife. Commented on Tito Bingle FC post. |
Personal DM sent late Jun via Messenger. No closure logged. |
Stale · 1 touch used | 1 follow-up remaining. Short warm message if no response yet. |
Kim Barrica Kokseng |
Family cluster. Barrica connection. |
Personal FC invite DM sent late Jun via Messenger. |
Stale · 1 touch used | 1 follow-up remaining. Short warm message if no response yet. |
| Name | Relationship | Last Touch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Tita Pilar |
Tita. FC invite sent May 2026. |
Personal FC invite sent May. No closure logged. |
Stale · check status |
Chi Uy (Etat's husband) |
Brother-in-law (married to sister Etat). |
No response after follow-ups. Loop closed Aug 20. |
Closed · No response |
Chong, Maite, Elaine, Jimmy, Gene |
Cousins. Family outreach batch. |
FC invites sent May 2026 via Messenger. No closure logged for any. |
Stale · check individually |
Jojo |
Close friend since the 90s. Seen in NYC. |
FC link sent May 2026. No closure logged. |
Stale · 1 touch used |
Ruby Ocampo |
Contact. Outreach session May 2026. |
FC outreach done in May. No closure logged. |
Stale · check status |
Elka |
Re-engagement target. May 2026. |
Re-engagement message sent May. No closure logged. |
Stale · check status |
UP Mass Comm Batchmates |
Pooled entry structure: $500 x 8 people = $4K total, one signatory. |
Structure designed. Unknown if ever formally proposed or closed. |
Unknown · High leverage |
Gavin |
Contact who mentioned a referral. |
Referral unlock message sent May 2026. Referral channel, not direct investor. |
Referral path · check |
| Name | Outcome | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Androff |
Declined | Gracious exit message sent. Relationship preserved. Do not re-approach. |
Gil Carungay (Butch) |
Declined as investor | Wharton-educated childhood friend. Gave substantive deck feedback. Committed to referrals. Referral ally, not investor prospect. Do not re-pitch. |
Aimee Alado-Blake |
Removed | Permanently removed from all materials, decks, and data room per Aug 2026 decision. Also removed from advisory board. |
Matt Lubetich |
Outreach sent · No closure | Former Bigfoot COO, Seattle. Operator-to-operator framing. Status unknown. Check if follow-up was done. |
| FC-044 | Declined | Ai Tharaphant. Ex-boyfriend. Instagram DM outreach. Replied: "Maybe not this time for me. Thank you." Poppet replied "Ok em." Clean exit. Relationship intact. Do not re-approach. |
| FC-021 | Declined · Cheerleader | Stephanie "Bunny" Honrado. UP batchmate, Jon referral. No available funds. Saw Eena and Jon announcements warmly. Genuine supporter. Relationship intact. May refer organically. |