Category Archives: Male

Insights with Maneesh Taneja, Author & Financial Advisor

Maneesh Taneja is a personal finance expert and the author of 7 Steps to Financial Freedom: Simple Habits, Compounded Returns, dedicated to making wealth creation simple and accessible.
He specializes in practical investing, risk management, and helping individuals build long-term financial independence through disciplined financial habits.

Thorsten: Venture Capital Leader & Innovator | From Deutsche Telekom to the NATO Innovation Fund & Thinkstorm Ventures

Thorsten is a technology leader, venture capitalist, and hands-on builder with a career spanning innovation, entrepreneurship, and global business.
He has built and scaled technology ventures while investing in founders and emerging technologies that create long-term value.

Wael Doukmak, CEO of R2L Innovations & Ahlan Inc.: From Damascus to Global Leadership and Impact

Wael Doukmak is a multicultural entrepreneur and business leader with extensive experience driving innovation and growth across multiple industries.
His global career has shaped a leadership style rooted in adaptability, cross-cultural collaboration, and continuous learning.

Alastair Callender, Senior Yacht Broker & Philanthropist, on Yachting, Impact, and Innovation

Alastair Callender is a Senior Yacht Broker at Moravia Yachting, with extensive expertise in the global superyacht industry.
Driven by a lifelong passion for life on the water, he has built a career around yacht sales, design, and delivering tailored solutions for clients worldwide.

Alain Chetrit, Co-founder & Chairman Emeritus of LabConnect, on Building Purpose-Driven Communities

Alain Chetrit is an entrepreneur and philanthropist known for building innovative businesses and creating platforms that drive global impact.
He pioneered advancements in the fashion retail industry before expanding his focus to purpose-driven leadership and knowledge sharing.

Richard Barnes, Founder & CEO of Select Research, on Body Volume Index (BVI)

Richard Barnes is the Founder and CEO of Select Research, focused on advancing digital health innovation.
He pioneered the development of the Body Volume Index (BVI), a next-generation health assessment designed to provide a more accurate alternative to the traditional Body Mass Index (BMI).

Justin Byers, Founder & CEO of Axio BioPharma

Biopharma technology leader brings expertise across biotechnology, cybersecurity, and digital transformation to solve complex challenges in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Through Axio BioPharma, they are advancing process data connectivity to make manufacturing information more accessible, secure, and interoperable.

Shanil Ebrahim, Partner & Head of AI Strategy, Deloitte Canada

Shanil Ebrahim is the Partner and Head of AI Strategy at Deloitte Canada, helping organizations develop and scale enterprise AI initiatives.
He specializes in AI strategy, digital transformation, and guiding leaders from AI experimentation to organization-wide adoption and measurable business impact.

Michael Ambrosino, Partner at Access Ventures, on Servant Leadership & Venture Success

Michael Ambrosino is a Partner at Access Ventures, where he invests in innovative companies and helps build high-performing leadership teams.
From his early years as a competitive athlete in the Bronx, he developed the resilience, discipline, and self-agency that have shaped his entrepreneurial and investment career.

Prof. Chua Kee Chaing, President of the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), on Applied Learning and Innovation

Chua Kee Chaing is the President of the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), leading its vision for applied, industry-focused higher education.
With extensive experience in academia and engineering, he has played a key role in advancing innovation, research, and university–industry collaboration.