Mario Nawfal

Mario Nawfal is a Lebanese-Australian entrepreneur, business influencer, and media host known for his work at the intersection of blockchain technology, the metaverse, and digital media. Nawfal graduated with a degree in banking and finance from Monash University and began his entrepreneurial career by founding Froothie Australia, a company that achieved significant revenue growth in its early years. Building on his business experience, Nawfal established GoGlobal, an incubator that became central to the Athena Group of Companies.

Nawfal founded International Blockchain Consulting Group, which developed into a recognized authority in blockchain and cryptocurrency consulting, supporting projects across more than 40 countries. He later launched IBI Ventures, a venture capital fund, and IBA, a blockchain accounting firm, and became a partner at blockchain law firm IBL. Nawfal also co-founded and served as CEO of NFT Technologies, a publicly listed company focused on providing retail and institutional investors with access to NFTs, the metaverse, and Web3 technologies.

Nawfal has spoken at global events including TEDx, Davos, and the United Nations General Assembly, addressing topics such as artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, finance, fintech, innovation, modern media, technology, and virtual reality. He is the host and moderator of "The Roundtable Show," a live audio program on X (formerly Twitter Spaces), which features high-profile guests and covers breaking news in areas like U.S. economic policy and international affairs. The show has included participants such as Sam Bankman-Fried, Hunter Biden, Elon Musk, President Bolsonaro, Imran Khan, Bill Ackman, Marc Andreessen, and Tucker Carlson.

Nawfal also operates Citizen Journalism Network, a media firm employing researchers and writers. Through his live audio sessions, Nawfal has contributed to the advancement of citizen journalism by enabling open, real-time discussions on global issues, including international conflicts and economic policies. With a portfolio spanning blockchain consulting, venture capital, media, and the metaverse, Nawfal remains an influential figure in technology, entrepreneurship, and the digital economy.