Marvin Ortiz

Background & Responsibilities

By day, Marvin Ortiz leads the charge at LeapOut Philippines, where his main job is turning ambitious ideas into major e-commerce wins. He's the driving force behind LeapOut's rise as one of Southeast Asia's leading Shopify Plus agencies, building digital flagships for iconic brands like Under Armour, Reebok, Bench, Kultura, and Saucony. From their home base in Manila, his team serves a growing roster of clients across the USA, Canada, Australia, and South Africa, proving that world-class digital talent knows no borders.

In the Philippines' digital scene, he's a go-to name for SEO, Google Ads, and somehow untangling the most complex digital projects. His secret sauce? A potent mix of sharp business strategy and a deep connection to the latest digital and AI tools to get real results.

When he's not steering the LeapOut ship, he moonlights as a digital and communications consultant, helping SMEs and public figures level up their online game.

Country/State: Proudly Filipino. My office is in Pasig City, Manila, Philippines, but our digital playground is the entire globe.

The music in my headphones… Depends on the mission. Deep focus calls for 80s and 90s alt-rock. Brainstorming sessions are fueled by a mix of classic RnB, Reggae and a dangerously strong cup of barako coffee.

What I’d like my clients to say about me… "Honestly? 'Marv and his team just get it. They made it happen.'" That's the best review we can ever get.

My commitment… To use every tool in the digital and AI arsenal to help our partners not just compete, but dominate their market. It's all about delivering real, measurable results.

My everyday mission… To find the perfect 'chokehold' on a business problem at work, and then try not to get actually choked at my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class in the evening.

My hidden talent… After earning a university scholarship and competing as a fencer, being a BJJ white belt again is a masterclass in humility. I can talk strategy with C-level execs, but I also have no problem being the least knowledgeable person in the room if it means I’m learning something new.

A sport… My current obsession is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which I started in 2024. It’s a completely different world from my university days as a competitive fencer in the UAAP. Fencing taught me about quick, precise strikes, while BJJ is teaching me about patience and problem-solving under pressure.

To make a name for yourself you have to… Combine the precision of a fencer with the mindset of a white belt. Execute your strategy with confidence, but always be humble enough to learn like it’s your first day. In digital and on the mats, the moment you think you know everything is the moment you get tapped out.