Mario Nawfal

Mario Nawfal
ماريو نوفل
Born (1989-06-12) June 12, 1989 (age 37)
Lebanon
Citizenship
  • Lebanon
  • Australia
EducationBachelor of Banking and Finance
Alma materMonash University
Occupations
  • Entrepreneur
  • business influencer
  • podcaster
  • political commentator
Websitewww.marionawfal.com

Mario Nawfal (Arabic: ماريو نوفل; born June 12, 1989 (age 37) ) 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.

Early life and education

Nawfal was born in Lebanon into a Lebanese Greek Orthodox Christian family. His family migrated to Australia when he was six years old. Raised in Australia, Nawfal possesses Australian citizenship and does not hold a residence permit for the United Arab Emirates.

He graduated with a degree in banking and finance from Monash University.[citation needed]

Career

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.

Mario Nawfal is also the host of a streaming show about cryptocurrency, The Roundtable.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Bensinger, Ken (December 5, 2025). "Elon Musk Loves What This Guy Has to Say". The New York Times.
  2. ↑ "Mario NAWFAL personal appointments - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 2026-06-11.
  3. ↑ BARFIELD, Tom. "Mario Nawfal: Online Influencer Dogged By Scandal". barrons. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 "He was Twitter's fastest-rising star. His past is catching up with him". NBC News. 2023-08-14. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
  5. ↑ Wilson, David (2022-11-30). "Exclusive interview: Mario Nawfal founder of IBC Group speaks on entrepreneurship and digital assets". The Technology Express. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
  6. ↑ Nawfal, Mario (Mar 22, 2026). "x.com/MarioNawfal/status/2035810509883138537". X.
  7. 1 2 "Lukashenko gives interview to U.S. blogger Mario Nawfal". eng.belta.by. 2025-02-27. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
  8. ↑ Malik, Matheo (2025-03-01). "Les hommes de Georgescu: enquête sur le changement de régime en Roumanie". Le Grand Continent (in French). Retrieved 2025-05-20.
  9. 1 2 3 4 Allen, Nancy J. (2024-04-15). "Mario Nawfal: Speaker Coverage". The Coin Republic. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
  10. ↑ Sainato, Michael (2025-04-10). "Elon Musk boosting influencer who platforms far-right Putin allies". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-05-20.