About Us

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About Us

Who We Are

Waiser is a certified B Corporation on a mission to make education accessible for every student across ASEAN. We aren’t just a funding platform. Through our Pay It Forward (PIF) model, we connect students with flexible education financing while creating a sustainable cycle that helps future learners access the same opportunities. By removing financial barriers, we help students pursue their education with confidence and build brighter futures for themselves and their communities.

Pay It Forward

Our Story

Waiser was founded to address a simple reality. Too many students with the potential to succeed are unable to complete their education because of financial barriers.

We saw the limitations of traditional funding and built the Pay It Forward (PIF) model, a sustainable approach where today’s graduates help fund tomorrow’s students.

As a certified B Corp, founding member of the Global ISA Alliance for Ethical Financing, and one of Asia’s largest ISA managers, Waiser is committed to expanding responsible access to education across the region.

While AI is transforming education and the future of work, Waiser uses AI to help students make informed decisions, access work-oriented education, and improve their career opportunities.

Waiser is still growing, but our purpose remains the same. We are building a system where education funding keeps moving forward, and more students get the chance to learn and succeed.

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Our Mission

Building Futures With Vision & Integrity

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Our Mission

To unlock human potential by providing tech-powered support for career and personal development as well as access to affordable and equitable financing for post-secondary and vocational education.

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Our Vision

A world where every person has access to the education and support they need to become their best self.

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Our Purpose

Waiser exists to help students and professionals live happier, more fulfilling lives by completing the education they want, gaining the skills they need, finding and accessing the opportunities they deserve, so they can become their best self and be of contribution to their community.

A MESSAGE FROM OUR FOUNDER

Empowering Education, Transforming Futures

“I have experienced the transformative power of education in my own life.

At Waiser, we envision a world where every person can access the learning they need to succeed. We work closely with students, education institutions, and funders to build a global community committed to shared success.

Our Pay It Forward model is simple. Students receive the funding they need to complete their education. Once they begin working and earning an income, they contribute forward to support the next generation of learners.

Our goal is to build a system where access to education is continuous and sustainable. We want to ensure that every generation helps the next one succeed.”

Mario Ferro
Founder, Waiser
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Our Team
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Mario Ferro ​

Founder and CEO

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Constance Luk

Partnerships Manager

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Rajsekhar Choudhury

Head of Systems

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Ashma Sapkota

Operations Officer

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Srinka Malla

Finance and Administration Associate

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Clara Aguilar

Marketing and Communication Associate

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Christine Jocson

Research Intern

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Leo

AI Virtual Assistant

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Violet

AI Virtual Assistant