Kubegrade

Kubegrade helps enterprises tame Kubernetes sprawl.
We automate upgrades, maintenance, and compliance across clusters, so platform teams stay in control while developers move faster.
Unlike dashboards that only observe issues, Kubegrade turns raw cluster data into actionable pull requests—reducing toil, cutting costs, and giving enterprises a safer, more scalable way to run Kubernetes.

Founder and CEO

Next Big Wave

A podcast for founders, by founders in Southeast Asia

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TendoPay

TendoPay is the leading employee benefits provider in the Philippines
I manage the growth teams including a digital marketing team for our B2C user base and a sales team for our B2B users.

Co-Founder / CCO [Acquired - Tonik Bank]

Buko Ventures

Value-add angel funding for Philippines startup founders.

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DotYeti.com

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Iterative

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500 Startups

I advise startups in SEA on their growth strategy with a focus on building and scaling their sales process ass well a hone in on their digital marketing strategy.

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Candy Banners

Acquired by Native Touch. 
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Stinson Design

Acquired by Vimont Holdings.
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Founder / CEO [Acquired]

Centre Financier International Montréal

Financial Analyst

3x Exit Founder • I help B2B founders in Southeast Asia • Book a free growth consultation with me • Grew last company to $5m+ ARR • 15+ years of growth leadership 🚀

Hey there! I’m a serial entrepreneur with 3 exits under my belt. 

I’m currently working on Kubegrade, a Kubernetes cluster upgrade tool.

Through all my ventures the key to success has always been to bring maximum value to my clients and building long lasting relationships. 

My passion for client success is equally matched with my love for travel and extreme sports. 

You can find me playing chess, riding motorcycles, diving or kitesurfing the beautiful beaches of Southeast Asia.

Tim Grassin

KubeCon ATL just wrapped, and my notebook is full.

Not from vendor pitches. From the conversations that restored my faith in this community.

After years of complexity complaints and burnout stories, something shifted at KubeCon 2025.

The energy was different. Electric, even.

What actually stood out:
The Agentic Revolution Nobody Saw Coming

Twelve months ago, we launched Kubegrade with AI agents managing clusters. People called us crazy. "You can't automate that level of decision-making."

This week? Every third conversation was about agentic workflows. Teams are finally realizing that senior engineers shouldn't be babysitting YAML files.

One platform lead from a Fortune 500: "We went from 3-week upgrade cycles to 3 hours with agents handling the grunt work."

Community Over Competition

Met a competitor's engineering team at the afterparty. Instead of awkward silence, we spent 2 hours sharing horror stories and solutions. Their lead engineer: "Rising tide lifts all boats, right?"

That's the Kubernetes community I fell in love with.

The Validation We Didn't Expect

Being first movers in agentic cluster management felt lonely. We questioned ourselves constantly. Were we too early? Too ambitious?

Walking the expo floor, I counted 12 companies now building agent-based solutions. Not copycats - genuine innovation from teams who get it.

One CTO pulled me aside: "You guys showed us this was possible. We're all following your lead."

That made me smile.

Real Engineers, Real Solutions

The best part? Engineers are done with bandaid fixes. They want fundamental change. Agentic workflows aren't just trendy - they're becoming the standard.

Teams are deploying agents for:
• Automated compatibility checking
• Intelligent resource optimization  
• Predictive failure prevention
• Self-healing clusters

This isn't AI hype. It's engineers taking their weekends back.

The Human Element Remains

Despite all the automation talk, the community spirit was stronger than ever. Late-night debugging sessions turned into impromptu meetups. Vendor booths became collaboration hubs.

Technology evolves, but the Kubernetes community's willingness to help each other? That's the real superpower.

My biggest takeaway:

We're not just building better tools. We're building a movement.

The shift to agentic workflows isn't about replacing engineers. It's about unleashing them to do what they do best - innovate.

Seeing the entire community embrace what we pioneered? That's worth more than any booth or keynote.

To everyone who stopped by to share their agentic journey - thank you. You reminded me why we started Kubegrade.

The future of Kubernetes isn't just automated. It's collaborative, innovative, and more human than ever.

I also enjoyed being able to work and hang out with my co-founder Caleb Fornari whom I had not seen in person since we embarked on this Kubegrade journey!

#KubeCon #Kubernetes #CNCF

Kubernetes without the complexity. Developer visibility, platform guardrails. Works with EKS, AKS, GKS, Rancher and more.

Anyone heading to #KubeCon Atlanta this week?

Would love to grab coffee and chat Kubernetes horror stories (or success stories if you have those).

I'll be there Tuesday through Thursday, mostly hanging around in Building B.

Hit me up if you want to connect in person — always fun putting faces to LinkedIn profiles.

Who else is making the trip? 👇

KubeCon ATL update: Our sweaters are apparently too good.

Multiple people have stopped me asking where to get our Kubegrade swag. Problem is, we don't have a booth this year.

But I hate saying no to engineers who appreciate good merch.

So here's the deal:

Find me wandering around the exhibition center

OR

Comment "swag" below and connect with me here.

I'll ship you one of hoodies directly. No booth needed.

Yes, I'm literally taking swag requests on LinkedIn and shipping from our Singapore office. My co-founder thinks I'm insane.

But honestly? Meeting engineers who get excited about developer tools is worth the shipping costs.

Plus, our hoodies are ridiculously comfortable. Ask anyone who's grabbed one.

If you're at KubeCon, come say hi. I'm the guy frantically taking notes on every Kubernetes horror story I hear.

If you're not here, drop "swag" below. First 50 get priority shipping.

Who's ready for some actually comfortable conference merch? 👇

#kubecon

My mission in life is to impact and inspire 100 million entrepreneurs worldwide. We have already impacted well over 4 Million this year 2021. 

The biggest mistake I hear - "I will wait until later to start building my personal brand" DO NOT WAIT!

Our goal is to amplify you and your brand in the media and publications. This helps with your SEO strategy, personal reputation when your name or brand is searched and build credibility with future clients. 

We have been at the forefront of audio-only apps like Clubhouse where we reach thousands of people on a daily basis including having a club with over 108k entrepreneurs as members. We have had amazing people join the rooms including Grant Cardone, Daymond John and so many more. 

We have a room highlighting authors, a Founders Story room highlighting amazing founders such as Grant Cardone, Sharon Lechter, Gino Wickman, Daymond John, Kevin Harrington, Kara Goldin, and so many more.

Who am I?
I realized during my first real management job that I loved to lead people. It was not about the title, it was about the ability to help and change lives. 

You don't realize how much of a difference you can make until you help someone get a promotion or be able to provide for their families.

For well over a decade I worked in the corporate world where I was able to lead a few hundred amazing individuals. Everything I learned I use in my own organization.

Since 2014 helping lead the marketing of our e-commerce stores on Amazon and Shopify. Sold over $15 million online. 

Ventured into the brick and mortar business to help others with their skin conditions like myself. Helped thousands of men and women be confident with their skin. Made tinted sunscreen cool with guys and we were awarded Inc 5000 fastest growing companies in America twice. 

Nowadays, I love to help business owners and entrepreneurs become the authority and stand out in the media. Let us help you get into publications, on tv or on podcasts. Why? Because there are so many incredible people who can inspire millions but no one knows who they are. 

I also love to inspire and empower through candid conversations from our media company called IBH - over 100k people reached monthly, iTunes and Spotify charts in over 20 countries and 3 shows. Wrote an Amazon best selling book about launching a podcast in 48 hours. 

Featured in over 60+ publications across the world:
Forbes, Inc, USA Today, Modern Luxury, Thrive Global, and more.

If you want to generate more media and impact others email us today- hello@ibhmedia.co

Daniel Robbins

Penguin Random House

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Global AI Council

Advisory Board Member

IBH Media

We help drive exposure and visibility through PR and Marketing placing clients on TV, publications, and podcasts. We have extensive relationships going back 10 years. 
We produce two tv shows called Founder's Story on cable (Fox, NBC, and ABC) in the US. Had a show on on CNN in Se Asia about the future of technology.
We have a top Podcast for business called Founder's Story - 100k downloads monthly and ranked Top 15.
Our life mission is to impact 100 million people worldwide.

Chief Executive Officer

Eyetencity

Strategic Advisor

Meta Talkz Show and Podcast

Podcast ranked in top 2% of all globally. Over 60k listeners per month and growing. 
Interviewed incredible changemakers and builders.
Media partner for many events worldwide and invited to conduct in-person live interviews for events such as Singapore Fintech Festival, SALT, PhilippinenBlockchain Week, and more.

Co-Host and Producer

Metaverse Collective

A membership community built to empower entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs.
A community-driven member ecosystem for entrepreneurs. Free education, collaboration, and creating projects together in the metaverse/Web3.0 while having fun.

Co-Founder

Founder’s Story

• Hosted and created a digital TV show in both SoCal and NYC, interviewing top business personalities and disruptors.
• Ranked in the top 10 podcasts in Business and Entrepreneurship, with hundreds of guests featured.
• Located in person in Manhattan, New York and Manila, Philippines: showcasing incredible stories and insights from diverse guests.

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Manage all marketing through digital, print and other media.
Able to get CEO published in Forbes, Inc, Buzzfeed, Huff Post, Modern Luxury, and others.
Doubling revenues every year since 2014.
Created multiple brands through private labeling, manufacturing, and negotiating with suppliers.
Expert in SEO, social marketing and lead generation for the spa industry.

Chief Marketing Officer

LORR

Help to build exposure and visibility in media including helping them get featured in Forbes, CNN, and many other publications. 
Helping to figure out what events to participate in and external partnerships with other companies.

Media and Partnerships Advisor

BeachEdge

Advisor

Feature Incredible Leaders on TV in Front of Millions | TEDx Speaker “Future of Marketing in the Metaverse” | CoHost Of The Future on CNN Philippines | Creator of Founder's Story and Impact+ | 8 Million Monthly visitors

Daniel Robbins is a media producer and entrepreneur with a passion for impacting and inspiring entrepreneurs worldwide.

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