CROSTA
Salcedo
Employee Onboarding Deck
BlackDuckVentures
Profile
Table of Contents
You aren't just joining a company; you are entering a collective. This is who we are, where we're going, and why we're glad you're with us.
- welcome
- who we are
- brand segments
- key leadership team
- perks
- manifesto
Black Duck Ventures
Welcome to theCollective.
You aren't here to just do a job. You're here because you care deeply about your craft. At Black Duck Ventures, we are a collective of intentional businesses shaping the future of hospitality, technology, and distribution.
We are the outliers. We are Black Duck.
Who we are
From Foundation to Future
Songon Food Corporation → Black Duck Ventures
Songon Food Corporation, established in 2014, began as a focused, founder-led restaurant company behind Crosta Pizzeria; an artisan pizza brand known for its sourdough, Detroit, and Sicilian styles.
Operating in Makati and San Juan, the company built its reputation on product-driven quality, supported by an in-house commissary that ensured consistency across production and delivery.
With a lean team and hands-on operations, Songon laid the groundwork for a brand defined by craft, innovation, and disciplined execution forming the foundation for its evolution into Black Duck Ventures.
Who we are
Our brandsegments
Black Duck Ventures is the umbrella for a group of businesses united by one thing: a devotion to quality. We believe the world's best products aren't "mass-produced" — they are created by people who obsess over the details.
- Our Hospitality:
- Internationally recognized brands redefining the guest experience through storytelling and artisanship.
- Our Technology:
- One of Asia's leading engineering forces, building the "invisible architecture" for the world's biggest companies.
- Importation & Distribution:
- The vital link that ensures excellence reaches the hands of our customers.
Technology
ProSource builds and manages amazing distributed teams for some of the most disruptive companies on the planet from our 20 storey vertical campus in the Makati, Philippines. We build distributed teams for ASX 100, NASDAQ, and 20% of the largest 100 Software Companies in Australia trust us.
ProSource
With over 1,500 staff and average customer market cap of USD$800m we are leaders in ultra-technical software development.
- 1,500+
- Staff
- USD$800m
- Average customer market cap
- 20
- Storey vertical campus
- 20%
- Of Australia's top 100 software firms
Distribution
We believe that world-class craft deserves an equally exceptional path to the customer.
Under our distribution arm, we empower the industry through Pickup - a merchant-first ecosystem built by retailers, for retailers. While born from our own exacting standards, Pickup has evolved into the "invisible architecture" used by premier F&B brands across the Philippines to connect their craft directly with their community.
Pickup is a commitment to merchant empowerment, providing the sophisticated digital tools from zero-commission ordering to automated delivery that allow independent brands to reclaim their margins and control. It is more than a platform;
it is a tech-forward solution ensuring that excellence is delivered without compromise. We don't just move products; we move the industry forward.
Hospitality
Group Brand Segments
Black Duck Ventures is a collective of intentional businesses redefining the global standard as a premier Philippine F&B brand.
Our portfolio is a masterclass in lifestyle-driven storytelling, led by CROSTA. Globally ranked #5 in Asia-Pacific and #12 in the world, and recognized as the #1 pizzeria in the Philippines for five consecutive years (2022–2026) alongside the soul-infused energy of Kong.
This devotion to craft extends to our global footprint in Niseko, Japan, featuring the by-the-slice mastery of Baby Crosta, the upscale Izakaya experience of Nani Kore, and the flagship Bianca Pizza Omakase, an intimate chef-led journey soon to arrive in the Philippines.
As we continue to shape the future of dining, we look forward to the launch of LUME, our newest exploration of elevated hospitality.
- #5
- Asia-Pacific
- #12
- In the world
- #1
- Pizzeria in the Philippines, 2022–2026
Hospitality
Hospitality
CROSTA
Salcedo
Hospitality
Baby Crosta
Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3
Hospitality
Kong
Manila
Hospitality
Bianca Omakase
Niseko
Hospitality
Nani Kore Kani
Niseko
Hospitality
LUME
Ayala Gardens Tower 2
Hospitality
LUME
Ayala Gardens Tower 2
Hospitality
Bianca Omakase
Ayala Gardens Tower 2
Hospitality
Bianca Omakase
Ayala Gardens Tower 2
Design & Furnitures
A New Chapter UnderBlack Duck Ventures
Coming soon.
Time & Style
Black Duck Ventures is proud to introduce Time & Style, a globally respected Japanese brand defined by craftsmanship, material integrity, and quiet luxury.
Bringing its philosophy to a new audience, this marks the arrival of a design-led experience where furniture, space, and living are approached with intention and restraint.
Rooted in Japanese heritage and precision, Time & Style offers a timeless perspective — one that transcends trends and celebrates enduring design.
Key Leadership Team
Our KeyLeadershipTeam
- INGGA S. CABANGON CHUA
- TOMMY WOULDWYK
Key Leadership Team
Key Leadership Team
At Black Duck, leadership isn't just about direction—it's about apprenticeship. You aren't just joining a company; you are entering a collective where the world's best products are shaped by people who care deeply about passing on their craft.
MichelleChua
MicaChua
SteveBurns
YuichiIto
Gerardd'Ombille
John DaveBuquir
Your career
The Opportunity to work & growwith our Key Leadership Team
Our career at Black Duck Ventures is a journey of intentional craft, built through side-by-side mentorship with the industry's most disruptive minds, where you grow through direct leadership and the shared pursuit of excellence. Here, you have the unique opportunity to learn from:
- Work alongside our world-ranked chefs to understand the discipline, passion, and precision required to achieve global acclaim.
- Gain a front-row seat to innovation by collaborating with tech experts who build the systems used by millions.
- Develop a mindset for global disruption through direct mentorship from leaders who challenge the status quo and scale excellence without compromise.
A Future Built On Craft
Perks
- Opportunities to work and learn in Niseko, Japan.
- From the boardroom to the ski slopes, we believe in a life well-lived. Enjoy the snow, find your focus, and bring that excellence back to your craft.
To create the best, you have to see the best. We encourage our people to find inspiration in every corner of the globe.
OurManifesto
Stay… and grow.
We are obsessed with quality. We are intentional in our growth. We are looking for people who want more than a paycheck - they want to be part of a legacy of excellence.
- Hard work, fueled by passion.
- A collective of different minds, one shared goal.
- We believe the best work comes from a mind that has time to rest, play, and explore.
Welcome home
We're so glad you've joined us!