Phl tech scene gets boost from teenage innovators

Chek Technologies Inc., an Al-driven software-as-a-service (SaaS) startup founded by two teenage innovators from Cebu, is making waves in the Philippine tech landscape with its bold mission to modernize and optimize logistics and enterprise operations.

- Ehda M. Dagooc

The startup, led by 18-year-old Christiansen Q. Hermosilla as Chief Technology Officer and Ellieken D. Lim as Chief Operations Officer, is behind Intelogistik — a flagship platform that integrates warehouse management, human resources, communications, and real-time data analytics into one streamlined interface.

Hermosilla founded the company at just 15 years old. Designed to solve long-standing inefficiencies in logistics, Intelogistik leverages artificial intelligence to automate data parsing and standardization—a major challenge for firms juggling multiple Excel formats from various clients.

"Our vision is to become the go-to name for AI in the Philippines," said Hermosilla in an interview. "Many enterprises are still tied to outdated systems. We want to replace those with scalable, intelligent solutions that deliver speed, efficiency, and transparency."

Backed by Hermosilla's technical expertise—rooted in game development and a strong family background in education—the startup quickly shifted from a conceptual sports bar to a full-fledged tech firm after identifying serious gaps in logistics infrastructure.