CEO of Eveve, the largest independently owned restaurant reservation supplier, handling 10m diners per year across 50+ countries, with direct partnerships with Google, Meta and Tripadvisor. Deep expertise in restaurant technology, with unparalleled knowledge on the reservation space. Have established market leading positions across New Zealand, Europe, Philippines and Latin America (Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador etc). If you own an American business and are looking to enter or scale in Latin America, Europe or NZ/PHilipines, I can offer unique insight. Father and husband. Live between UK and Spain. Manage Spain’s largest English speaking Geopolitics and Macroeconomics group. MA (hons) Economics and Politics, University of Edinburgh

Passionate about taxes, I specialize in helping individuals maximize their returns during tax season. With expert knowledge of tax laws and regulations, I ensure each client receives the maximum refund possible. Let me guide you through the complexities of taxes and optimize your financial outcomes.

I am the Co-Founder & CEO of Rentify, one of the region’s most innovative proptech-fintech startups, helping transform the UAE’s rental and real estate markets. Previously, I worked with PwC and earned an MBA in Global Investment from CULC in London. Over the past 10+ years, I’ve built and scaled multiple ventures across technology, finance, and F&B, including co-founding Ice Cream Lab and serving as Managing Director of Orderosa, a cloud kitchen operator in Dubai. I also advise government entities on CSR and ESG, and actively consult with brands on strategy, expansion, and market positioning across the GCC and MENA region. I bring deep experience in startup building, venture capital, regulatory strategy, and cross-border market entry — helping founders, investors, and corporate leaders navigate complex challenges and unlock new growth opportunities. ⸻ How I Can Help I provide strategic insights and actionable guidance to companies and investors seeking to: • Expand into the UAE, Saudi Arabia, or wider GCC markets • Navigate regulatory and compliance frameworks in the Middle East • Optimize business models and improve profitability • Structure innovative growth strategies or partnerships • Understand the venture funding and startup landscape in the region Whether you are launching a new venture, scaling an existing business, or entering new markets, I bring a practical, solutions-focused approach built on real-world experience. ⸻ Why Schedule a Call with Me? You’ll gain access to personalized guidance based on my hands-on experience across 10+ startups and advisory work with both private and government sectors. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, corporate executive, or policymaker, I can help you cut through complexity and move faster toward your goals. ⸻ Frequently Asked Questions • How do I expand my business into the UAE and GCC? • How do I navigate the regulatory and political landscape in the MENA region? • What is the franchise culture in Saudi Arabia? • Who are the best strategic partners for my business in the Middle East? • How can I structure cross-border deals in the region

Giancarlo Chersich is the co-founder and CEO of Empowered Media, the company behind the Jillian Michaels wellness brand. Over the past two decades, he’s helped grow the brand into a global business spanning digital platforms, mobile apps, fitness products, streaming content, and consumer goods, reaching millions of customers worldwide. In addition to his work at Empowered Media, Giancarlo is an active investor and advisor in the health, wellness, and consumer sectors. His portfolio includes companies such as Popchips, Barry’s Bootcamp, Krave Jerky, AQUAhydrate, Hut 8, Flywheel, and Thrive Market. He also co-founded FitFusion, a subscription-based digital fitness service that brought top fitness trainers and workouts to users on-demand across multiple platforms. Throughout his career, Giancarlo has focused on building brands, scaling businesses, and supporting founders who are driving innovation in the wellness and consumer space.

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With over 30 years of leadership in the multi-unit franchise restaurant industry, I bring deep expertise in scaling operations, driving employee engagement, and delivering exceptional guest satisfaction. Starting from the ground up, I've successfully managed and grown a franchise multi-brand portfolio to exceed $100M in revenue. My hands-on experience spans from turning around underperforming units to leading strategic diversification and brand expansion. As a business coach and consultant, I offer insights on operational excellence, team development, and strategic growth. Whether you're looking to optimize your operations, enhance employee satisfaction, scale your business or explore new revenue streams, I'm here to guide you.

I have worked directly with and been mentored by Patrick Bet-David for over 14 years. I helped take his insurance financial services startup from less than 10 employees to over 100 employees. From a few hundred agents to over 50,000 agents across the country. Created systems, infrastructure, payroll systems, employee benefits programs to operational efficiencies. Was part of the core team in developing our proprietary agency management system. From concept, business rules, UI/UX, etc. Led finance division for all payroll and responsible for the processing of a few hundred million dollars of commission. In private high level negotiation rooms with leading Fortune 500 companies in the insurance industry. Planned, negotiated, sourced, produced and executed events and incentives ranging from 50 to 15,000 people over the last 13 years. Hosted events at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and many prestigious venues both domestic and international. Honored to be recognized as the youngest female president of an insurance company of this size and caliber. I am passionate about helping other women achieve success. Share how I balance being a wife, a mother to my two young boys, being an intrapreneur, and an executive leading a team. You can have it all.. I look forward to providing you and your business with valuable insight in various aspects.

MORRISON SEGER VENTURE CAPITAL PARTNERS/Rogers Healy-Early investors in Mizzen + Main, Liquid Death, G.O.A.T. Fuel, Culprit Underwear, Body Vodka, Siempre Tequila, Snaps Clothing, Waterloo Sparkling Water, Nomad Grills, Oats Overnight, Tiff’s Treats, CollX, Laundry Sauce, Free Rein Coffee, BirdDog, Outdoor Voices, Mad Rabbit, Poppi, Magic Spoon, Pacas, Tecovas, NVenue, Accushield, Nutrabolt and more. Rogers Healy is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor, with over 25 years of investing, operational, fundraising, scale, strategy, marketing and recruiting experience. A 7x founder, ranging from the real estate to venture capital to the memorabilia space, Rogers considers his secret weapon to be his eye for talent. Being a business owner, Rogers knows what it takes and what makes a company successful. ROGERS HEALY AND ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE-The #1 independently owned real estate company in TEXAS. We close THOUSANDS of residential and commercial sales and lease deals per year, with billions of dollars in sales revenue. Rogers is regularly on national TV as the real estate expert for Fox News, Fox Business, CNBC, Yahoo!, TD Ameritrade, and he also hosts one of cable’s #1 rated real estate shows, ‘Selling Mega Mansions.’ Most importantly, Rogers is a faith-based family man that. His wife is his partner in business and life, and their joy centers around raising their daughters, all while listening to the greatest music ever made (Everything from the Eagles to NWA to The Temptations to Garth Brooks). Let’s win!! 🤘🤘

Meet Scott – The Ultimate Business Builder and Game-Changing Mentor If you're looking for someone who's been there, done that, and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and help you make it happen – Scott is your guy. A powerhouse CEO and serial entrepreneur, Scott has built over a dozen successful companies across wildly different industries – from grocery chains to tequila brands, from blockbuster TV production to high-speed motorsports. His ventures have generated over half a billion dollars a year in revenue, and he’s been honored with the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, not to mention hundreds of accolades in the entertainment world. Scott started young – at 21 he launched his own grocery store, which exploded into a 42-store empire, complete with some of the top-performing liquor stores in the nation. From there, he took a giant leap into the entertainment industry with no prior experience – and ended up producing 1,400+ TV episodes, 24 series in more than 50 countries, national ad campaigns, and television specials across music, comedy, and film. He even created a sports media powerhouse and an award-winning hockey radio show ‘Inside the NHL’, all while building one of the most successful sales teams in the industry. But he didn’t stop there. Scott’s entrepreneurial fire led him to launch a professional NHRA Nitro Funny Car team from scratch – and get it racing in just nine weeks. He turned that into a merchandising success story, while simultaneously breaking ground in the tequila, pet care, and cosmetics markets, landing products in virtually every major retailer in North America. Behind every move? Bold strategy, fearless execution, and the ability to spot – and seize – opportunity. Scott doesn’t just build businesses. He transforms industries. And now, he’s here to help you. Whether you’re stuck, scaling, or just getting started, Scott brings real-world experience, deep strategic insight, and a no-BS approach to growth. He’s been mentored by legends like Lee Iacocca, Jerry Lewis, Bill Clinton, Richard Branson, and Wayne Huizenga – and now he’s paying it forward. If you’re ready to think bigger, act bolder, and grow faster – Scott’s ready to help you make it happen.

My career began as a humble shelf stacker at a local grocery store with a hunger for retail. Fast forward +20 years and I’ve worked with some of the world’s leading and fastest growing brands. Many of which, are house hold names today. > From food 🥜🥫🥟🧁 > To beverages 🧃🧋🧉🥤 > To disruptive concepts 🌱🤯🦄📡 > To non food or devices 🎧⌚️📱🪥 There’s not a concept I haven’t seen work or fail and the tangible reasons for the wins and losses. 💰My insights have SAVED brand owners 100’s of 1000’s of $$ in failed attempts. 💰 ———————————————————————— I’ve been launching, scaling and growing brands for myself and others for almost 20 years in the food, beverage or non food categories. 📈 I’ve project managed market leading concepts from ideation to launch. 🚀 I have a unique ability of taking consumer insights & trends and enabling them to shape category disrupting innovations & exciting new product developments. 📊 As a result of this success, I’ve become incredibly experienced in the process of mergers, acquisitions and strategic exits in the FMCG space. 💰 If you are; 🧐 • Seeking advice on a brand or business 📥 • Don’t know where to start the brand building process or if you should launch an idea 💡 • Need help to unlock innovation or new profitable ideas 💻 • Are thinking of selling your business but don’t know how to approach it 🏦 • Or, just in need of some guidance from someone who has ‘done it before’…..🏆 If you’re looking for support on anything you have just read…...📲 Then……..let’s 🛡️MINNECT! 🛡️ Chat soon, Chris Kitto