Local knowledge. Shared ambition. Meet the people bringing our publishing communities together around the world.
Sven is the Founder and CEO of Global Village Publishing. He created the INNOVATE and Best Of series and Winning the Away Game, connecting entrepreneurs, communities and ideas through books and digital storytelling. He is also a founding member of The Lekker Network.
Thapelo is the Founder and Chief Executive of Bolden and a former Member of Parliament in Botswana. His work brings people and institutions together through publishing, including INNOVATE, Best Of and Women of the Future, alongside convening and strategic communications.
Gia is Global Head of Production at Global Village World. Her publishing experience spans production and publication management, coffee-table books, annual reports, specialist publications and magazines, working with clients and partners around the world.
Evan is Global Editor at Global Village World and a journalist, writer and editor working across print and digital media. His editorial work includes INNOVATE, Women of the Future and Winning the Away Game, telling stories of innovation, entrepreneurship and the people behind them.
Daniel heads International Publishing Partnerships at Global Village Publishing. Based in Johannesburg, he creates collaborative publishing projects including INNOVATE and Winning the Away Game, bringing the stories of entrepreneurs, institutions and innovation communities to print and digital audiences.
Tom is a Silicon Valley entrepreneur and enterprise strategist based in Palo Alto. As Founder and CEO of Meshi AI, he explores how artificial intelligence can strengthen professional relationships and help people find relevant connections and opportunities.
Glen is Executive Vice President of United States Publications and a publisher of the INNOVATE series. His career in community publishing includes Windsor Publications and founding Contemporary Publishing Group. He tells the stories of innovators and the places they help shape.
Susan is an Executive Manager at Global Village World, based in Pennsylvania. Her professional interests include learning new tools, developing her skills and continuing her education. She is part of our United States publishing team.
Marié leads Pepperplane Creative Studio from North Carolina. Her work spans UX/UI design, technology and helping teams turn ideas into useful digital experiences.
Ashby is a St. Petersburg-based entrepreneur, fractional CFO and venture investor. As founder of Gazelle Capital and Gazelle Ventures, he helps business owners and investors navigate growth, build strong partnerships and connect with opportunities that benefit their businesses and communities.
Brahm is Vice President and Associate Publisher at Global Village Publishing and Innovations of the World. Based in the Montréal region, he showcases Canada’s innovators and entrepreneurs through publications including INNOVATE Montréal, Ottawa and Atlantic Canada.
Freddy is based in the Antwerp region and works across the INNOVATE publishing network, including Flanders and Rotterdam. His background spans marketing, public relations, strategic planning and events, connecting businesses and innovation communities across borders.
Jüri is based in Tallinn, Estonia, and works with the INNOVATE publishing community. Through INNOVATE Estonia, he brings together the stories of entrepreneurs, innovators and organisations shaping the country’s future, while building connections across international innovation networks.
Lyllian is based in Stockholm and works with Innovations of the World. Her work includes INNOVATE Stockholm, bringing together stories from the city’s innovation community. Her background spans events, hospitality and marketing.
Sandhya is Co-Founder, Managing Director and Chief Editor of Raintree Media in Bengaluru. A journalist, author, editor and publisher, she creates books spanning innovation, business, travel and cultural history. She also hosts Spotlight with Sandhya and champions women and culture.
Lucy is a Dubai-based investor, author and speaker focused on emerging technology, future skills and inclusive investment. She is the author of Changing the Game and Co-Publisher of Women of the Future UAE, highlighting women shaping the future.
April leads April Hobbs Media in Adelaide and brings experience across communications, publishing, partnerships and commercial growth. Her work includes INNOVATE Adelaide, alongside helping organisations clarify their positioning, tell their stories and build trusted relationships.
Mpho is the publisher behind Mpho Laing International and the Best of Nigeria books. Her work celebrates African entrepreneurs and enterprises and supports connections between Nigeria and other African markets. She also founded interior decoration business Mosadi by Mpho.
Francisco is based in São Paulo, Brazil, with a background spanning marketing, business and advisory work. His professional experience includes business consulting, executive coaching and change management.
Voices of the Future
Tariq is an AI futurist, speaker and transformation advisor, and the creator and host of Voices of the Future. He leads the Future Readiness Forum and Xponential Group, bringing leaders and thinkers together to explore technology, business and humanity’s future.
The Lekker Network
Renier is a co-founder of The Lekker Network, connecting South African entrepreneurs and professionals around the world. Through his work at FDC, he helps people build their personal brands, grow professional relationships and turn ideas into practical business opportunities.
The Lekker Network
Nic is a co-founder of The Lekker Network and a brand venture builder. His background spans digital marketing, storytelling and building international brands. He helps entrepreneurs find their voice and creates communities that connect South African talent and opportunity around the world.
TiE Tampa Bay
Sara is the President of TiE Tampa Bay and CEO and Founding Partner of Spark Growth. She connects entrepreneurs, investors and community leaders, helping build innovation ecosystems through mentorship, collaboration and business growth.
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