Mario Nawfal (Arabic: àçñÃÂàÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ; born ) is a Lebanese-Australian entrepreneur, business influencer, podcast host, and political commentator. He is the co-founder of NFT Technologies and the CEO and founder of IBC Group.
Nawfal was born in Lebanon. His family migrated to Australia when he was six years old. Raised in Australia, Nawfal possesses Australian citizenship and a residence permit for the United Arab Emirates.
He graduated with a degree in banking and finance from Monash University.
In 2013, Nawfal established Froothie, a kitchen-appliance online store.
In 2017, Nawfal founded International Blockchain Consulting Group (IBC Group), which sells Nawfal's attention from Elon Musk. IBC also advertises posts on X by Nawfal and "shout-outs" on The Roundtable. In 2020, he co-founded NFT Tech. In 2021, however, Nawfal resigned from his role as CEO of IBC Group to dedicate his efforts to NFT Technologies. IBC employs about 120 people.
He also runs a media firm called Citizen Journalism Network. The company employs around 80 people, including researchers and ghostwriters.
Nawfal is also the host of a streaming show about cryptocurrency on X, The Roundtable.
Nawfal has a passion for bachata dancing. He has also shared his story and business expertise at platforms like TEDx, Davos and the United Nations General Assembly.
Nawfal lives in Dubai.