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In this episode of EVOLVE Voices,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Edilsa Bueno ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ hosts Jenna Flateman Posner. Jenna Flateman Posner’s story is one of audacity—both on the rugby field and in retail boardrooms. A former athlete turned tech operator, she led digital transformation at SNIPES and Solo Brands. Now, Jenna is stepping into a bold new chapter with the formal launch of Chief Digital Agency, a consultancy foc...

In this episode of EVOLVE Voices,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mayssa Nasr ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ hosts Said Salim Al Shanfari. From tech to tourism, and now at the helm of Oman’s premier Convention Center — Said Al Shanfari is redefining leadership in the region. In this episode, we explore his journey, his vision for positioning Oman as a global events destination, and what it takes to lead with purpose and impact across industries...

In this episode of EVOLVE Voices,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mayssa Nasr ⁠⁠⁠⁠ hosts Fadi Abi Nader. Fadi Abi Nader, Vice President of One Demand for Global Emerging Markets at Mars Wrigley, who oversees marketing, sales, digital commerce, and data across 140+ markets. Fadi shares powerful insights on leading across diverse regions, building high-performance teams, and driving sustainable growth in the ever-evolving...

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In this episode of EVOLVE Voices,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Edilsa Bueno ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ hosts Peter Pernot-Day . Peter Pernot-Day’s career is anything but conventional. Trained in international law, he began by navigating privacy, data security and compliance. But instead of settling into the predictability of a legal path, he followed a different instinct—toward the messy, fast-moving world of business strategy. In this ep...

In this episode of EVOLVE Voices,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Edilsa Bueno ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ hosts Sylvia Ng . Sylvia Ng’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and rethinking what’s possible—both in life and logistics. After a celebrated career leading growth at tech giants like Shopify, Google, and eBay, Sylvia faced a breast cancer diagnosis that forced her to slow down and reevaluate everything. What followed was not only...

In this episode of EVOLVE Voices,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mayssa Nasr⁠⁠⁠⁠ hosts Noel Moukheiber. Noel Moukhaiber is the General Manager of MontyPay, a fast-growing global payment gateway that’s transforming the way businesses transact across borders. With deep insight into the fintech space, Noel shares his journey, the growth of MontyPay, and how the company is navigating the ever-evolving world of digital payme...

In this episode of EVOLVE Voices,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Edilsa Bueno ⁠⁠⁠ hosts Alex Lirtsman . Alex Lirtsman’s journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship is a story of risk, resilience, and relentless curiosity. As an immigrant, he was born for a life of non-conformity. Leaving behind the security of a stable career, Alex embraced the world of risk, where every challenge—from navigating the chaos of COVID-19...

In this episode of EVOLVE Voices,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Mayssa Nasr ⁠⁠⁠ hosts Christina Salhab. Christina Salhab, also known as Tina, is the visionary behind Tiny Fest, Lebanon’s leading kids’ entertainment company. With an unmatched passion for creating magical experiences, she has revolutionized the industry, redefining what it means to engage, entertain, and inspire children. From interactive performances to...

In this episode of EVOLVE Voices, Jade Maravillas sit down with Stuart Thornton, Chief Revenue Officer at Credilinq.ai and founder of Hoolah, Asia’s first BNPL platform, to discuss the evolution of payments, the opportunities within B2B BNPL, and lessons from startup success and failure. With years of experience leading sales at Worldpay and building a high-growth fintech business, Stuart shares h...

In this episode of EVOLVE Voices, ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Edilsa Bueno ⁠⁠ hosts Tessa Flippin . Tessa Flippin has carved her own path in venture capital with a clear mission: empowering diverse entrepreneurs. Her journey began with a transformative summer internship in Peru, where her passion for connecting cultures first took root. From founding La Plataforma, a fintech platform enabling cross-border payments acros...

In this episode of EVOLVE Voices,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Mayssa Nasr⁠⁠ hosts ⁠Roland Bitar. Roland Bitar is the CEO and Co-Founder of Local Host Rentals, a hospitality brand redefining the short-term rental experience across the Middle East and Europe. With a background in entrepreneurship and business strategy, Roland has built a company that merges tech-driven efficiency with high-end hospitality, creating except...

In this episode of EVOLVE Voices,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Mayssa Nasr⁠ hosts ⁠ Firas Mghames. Firas Mghames, CEO of FEER McQUEEN and Group CEO of Flag M Group—a visionary leader who has redefined the creative industry in the region. 14 years ago, Firas set out to bring creatives, writers, filmmakers, animators, engineers, architects, and business consultants under one roof. Today, that vision is a thriving reality wi...

In this episode of EVOLVE Voices, ⁠⁠⁠ Edilsa Bueno ⁠ hosts Mark Deruyter . Digital marketing can be a battlefield, and Mark Deruyter has been leading the charge for years. From serving as an intelligence officer in the Navy to transforming brands in the digital space, Mark's journey has been one of discipline and innovation. In this episode, we dive into his transition from the military to the...

In this episode of EVOLVE Voices, ⁠⁠⁠ Edilsa Bueno ⁠ hosts Allison Disney . The beverage industry is being reimagined, and Allison Disney is at the forefront of that shift with MixMix, a cannabis-infused drink brand that’s bringing innovation and enjoyment to the mainstream. From her start in brand marketing to creating MixMix, Allison is challenging the status quo with a unique, majority women-ow...

In this episode of EVOLVE Voices, ⁠⁠⁠ Edilsa Bueno ⁠ hosts ⁠ Madison Lee . Skincare is an industry where authenticity and trust are everything, and Madison Lee is redefining both with Nemah. As the founder of this science-backed, vegan skincare brand for moms and babies, Madison has built a business grounded in meaningful connections. What started as a personal mission to create safe and effective...

In this episode of EVOLVE Voices, ⁠⁠⁠ Edilsa Bueno ⁠ hosts Daniel Rodriguez. The wine industry is being disrupted, and Daniel Rodriguez is at the helm with Currently Wine. As CEO, he’s applying his tech industry experience to challenge a slow-moving sector. In this episode, we explore his unique crowdfunding approach that has raised over $1M in capital, the challenges of bootstrapping a rebrand, a...

In this episode of EVOLVE Voices, ⁠⁠ Jade Maravillas ⁠⁠ hosts Brendan Walsh . In this episode, Jade sits down with Brendan Walsh, General Manager for EMEA at Netlify, to talk about what it takes to win in Europe, scale high-growth SaaS companies, and build high-performing teams across multiple markets. Brendan isn’t just a GTM and sales execution expert—he’s helped define entirely new categories,...

In this episode of EVOLVE Voices,⁠⁠⁠ Mayssa Nasr hosts ⁠ Nayla el Khoury. When we think of commerce, we often picture big companies, tech startups, and entrepreneurs launching MVPs—but the world of commerce extends far beyond that. Theater production is a massive industry that blends creativity with business, requiring strategic planning, negotiation, and market insight to succeed. In this episode...

In this episode of EVOLVE Voices, ⁠⁠ Edilsa Bueno hosts Kevin Ertell . Retail is a world of constant reinvention, and Kevin Ertell has navigated its twists and turns using lessons learned from one constant: adaptability. From building one of the first e-commerce sites at Tower Records to leading innovation at Nike, Kevin’s career has been shaped by embracing change and staying ahead of retail’s ra...

In this episode of EVOLVE Voices, ⁠ Jade Maravillas ⁠ hosts Prakash Gurumoorthy . Prakash Gurumoorthy's impressive career spans several decades and continents and hundreds of award-winning digital commerce transformation projects.  He was previously the Managing Director and one of the co-founders of Born Group, a global digital agency which pioneered connecting commerce, creative and content...

What does it take to be an exceptional leader in today’s fast-changing business world? In this episode of Voices , Mayssa Nasr sits down with Chantal Abboud, a seasoned executive and leadership coach, to explore the challenges leaders face and the strategies that drive long-term success. From navigating resistance to change and improving decision-making to achieving work-life balance, Chantal shar...

In this episode of EVOLVE Voices, ⁠ Edilsa Bueno ⁠ hosts Natalie Gill and Meg Blancato. Floral design is both an art and a business, and Natalie Gill and Meg Blancato have mastered both with Native Poppy, their San Diego-based flower company. What started as Natalie’s backyard hobby has flourished into a multi-location business known for its artistry, sustainability, and commitment to joy. Togethe...

In this episode of EVOLVE Voices, Jade Maravillas hosts Patrick Deloy . Patrick Deloy is a true pioneer of the Asian ecommerce industry. With over 15 years experience in IT and ecommerce, he has developed and deployed multi-country ecommerce & omnichannel solutions in APAC & globally. He founded Bluecom, a leading system integrator, growing the business to 350 employees across four offices...

In this episode of EVOLVE Voices, Mayssa Nasr hosts Andre Abi-Awad. "Those who cannot do, teach". Andre already worked with 3,200 entrepreneurs, helping them scale their products and companies, always with the work-life balance mindset. "We always forget to take our vitamins, but no one forgets their pain killers. So the lesson is to identify your target by identifying who are the o...