Rexy Josh Dorado
Entrepreneur building and investing in Filipino media, co-founder of Kumu
Manila, Philippines
Summary
Rexy Josh Dorado is a serial social entrepreneur and media innovator with a strong focus on connecting and empowering the global Filipino community. He co-founded Kumu, a highly successful livestreaming social app that rapidly grew to millions of users and secured substantial funding, and earlier founded Kaya Collaborative, a program designed to bring Filipino-American youth back to the Philippines for social impact work. forbes+3
Educated at Brown University, where he graduated magna cum laude with a BA in Economics, Dorado demonstrated an early commitment to social change. He utilized university resources, including the Swearer Center for Public Service, to develop and launch his first non-profit, Kaya Collaborative, showcasing his ability to translate academic learning into tangible social impact. browndailyherald+1
Beyond his entrepreneurial endeavors, Dorado is a writer, notably the author of the 'Maharlika' comic series, which includes 'Maharlika Vol. 1' (published 2023) and 'Maharlika Vol. 2'. This creative pursuit further underscores his engagement with Filipino culture and storytelling. goodreads+1
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
The Millennial Opportunity: Natives to a Changemaker World
September 1, 2015An article exploring the opportunities and inherent capabilities of millennials as agents of change in the contemporary world.
How Filipinos Abroad Can Give More Than Their Money
March 1, 2015An article discussing the unique role diasporas can play in the social sector, rooted in common history and bound by future aspirations.