Tell us about yourself and your background. I started my career in business and finance in the Philippines, including early roles at institutions like HSBC, where I was exposed to large-scale operations and complex decision-making environments. While I have a formal background in management—I hold a Master of Science in Management from the University of […]
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Finance Spotlight: Kanak Das Gupta, Founder & Director, Kapital G Corporate Partners
Tell us about yourself and your background My professional journey has been anchored in working with emerging and frontier markets across Europe, the US, and the Global South, especially Africa, India, and the Middle East. I have spent close to a decade bridging capital with opportunity, often in complex environments where infrastructure is nascent, governance […]
CEO Spotlight: Glen Burton, Founder & CEO Ascot Privé
Glen Burton is a name quietly shared within elite circles—known not for visibility, but for results. A trusted presence behind some of the world’s most influential families, his reputation has been built on discretion, depth, and unwavering execution. There’s a certain weight to trust—the kind that’s not spoken but deeply understood. For over two decades, […]
Female Business Leader Spotlight: Garima Menghwani
Tell us about yourself and your background I’m Garima — a Business Development and Marketing Head at Ksquare Mortgage Advisory, a people’s person, a seeker, and above all, someone deeply rooted in value-driven living. I was born into a family where connection wasn’t just social, it was sacred. We grew up solving problems over shared […]
Company Spotlight: Cameron Guymer, Founder of ACCG
Tell us about yourself and your background I am the founder of ACCoin (ACCG). I have a background in building things that go against the grain of traditional finance. Based in Australia, alongside my team, I am creating what I believe could become one of the most influential fintech ecosystems: a suite of tools designed […]
Business Leader Spotlight: Brent Yap
Tell us about yourself I am Brent Yap, a Malaysian-qualified corporate and commercial lawyer currently based in Dubai as OF counsel with Nasser Yousuf Al Khamis Law Firm (www.nyk.ae). I also serve as international legal counsel to an established mainland Chinese law firm, Win Long Guangdong Law Firm (www.winlongguangdong.com). Back home in Malaysia, I am […]
Company Spotlight: Andrew Kalibabin, Founder of Valetcart
Tell us about yourself, your background and your journey to founding Valetcart. Over the last 15 years, I’ve been obsessed with technology, e-commerce, and above all – digital customer experience. I launched my first e-commerce startup back in 2006. Later, I spent a decade running my own digital agency where we automated online sales for banks […]
Leadership Spotlight: Akanksha S Gulia
Tell us about yourself and your background. Growing up as the daughter of an Indian Naval officer, I embraced a life of constant change, moving across India every few years to different cities, adapting to new schools and cultures. This nomadic lifestyle taught me resilience, adaptability, and the art of building meaningful connections and finding […]
A New Made in Italy Revolution: Petrone Caseificio Smart Respectfully Integrates with Local Territories, Agriculture and Craftsmanship
In recent years, the concept of “Made in Italy” has evolved far beyond simply representing style or luxury. Today, it stands for how Italian creativity, technical mastery and cultural heritage can authentically integrate with — and elevate — the economies and social fabrics of host countries. This evolution is crucial for brands and companies seeking […]
Social Capital — The Trust-Based Strategy Every Founder Will Benefit From
In today’s founder economy, social capital is as powerful as financial capital—yet often undervalued until you need it most. The difference between a slow moving start-up and one with momentum could very well be stronger social capital: the trusted networks, sounding boards, and thought partners behind the scenes. As traditional hierarchies dissolve, the modern founder’s […]










