CEO and Managing Principal at MGI, he oversees all areas of Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management, providing seasoned leadership and oversight across all verticals. Simon Vandi is an investor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, fund manager and investment banking executive with over 26 years’ experience working for Fortune 50 Companies such as Deutsche Bank, JP Morgan, Bank of New York, Union Bank Switzerland, HSBC Investment Bank, to name a few. Vandi is the partner of a 350-person management and technology consultancy firm, and a SME in fund management, VC, M&A, PE, advance derivatives, data science, AI/ML, blockchain. Vandi has been an advisor and coach for 50 financial institutions across EMEA region and 1500 Fund Managers globally. He has brokered new business relations with revenue potentials over £10 Billion AUM and led successful global initiatives on compliance, M&A and capital market.

Simon's exceptional ability to foster meaningful relationships with investors, financial institutions, and equity groups controlling $80B AUM at the sponsorship level is a testament to his strategic vision and leadership. His global reputation is anchored in his unmatched expertise in regulatory compliance and ESG investments, as well as his remarkable skill in identifying investment opportunities that align with optimal and consistent returns for MGI and its investors. 

Managing Partner at MGI, is part of the Corporate Governance, conduct of business and investment oversight team across all business verticals. Realtor, Investor, Developer, Constructor, and financier. Working on global projects. Projects in United States, UAE, Pakistan, and Africa. Type of projects, ESG / Real Estate, Hydrogen, Power, and infrastructure. Worked with AECOM / Tishman / Port Authority on World Trade Center Tower 1, Skanska / World Financial Center, Skanska / LaGuardia Airport, Skanska /ASRC/ CCNY, World Casino and many city & State 

Phil Ostrowski is the Managing Partner and Interim Chief Operating Officer of Manhattan Global Investments. With over 25 years of experience in private equity investments, investment analysis, and capital stack structuring, he has a proven track record of directing private equity for placements, financings, and recapitalizations to position companies for profitability and growth. Phil has managed large teams and developed strong relationships with investors and equity groups controlling $13B AUM at sponsorship level while targeting private and public sectors of institutional grade investments to identify opportunities that consistently align with optimal and consistent returns for both MGI and its investors. Phil is skilled in private equity investments, investment analysis, due diligence, and relationship management. Phil has championed critical investment analysis roles with leading firms, spearheading the allocation of over $500M in acquisitions and portfolio holdings, while expanding market penetration to exceed $5B in total AUM across global markets.

Managing Partner at MGI, Mariah oversees all research and investments the Metaverse space channeled through Synergistic Media Development Fund. Mariah Specializes in the integration of web 3, Metaverse and Franchise development. Creating strategic brand partnerships and solving pain points of the 'how and why' for web 3 integration. Using technological development and algorithmic solutions to create functional Metaverse features design, development, data collection, AI tracking and user interface allowing for exponential development of an evolving space.     

Mariah is a Biomedical Engineer, published author, producer, and project developer, and physicist with over 20 years subject matter experience.  She harnesses the power of the Innovative Metaverse platforms focusing on interaction, development, design, functionality, security, and a proprietary wallet. Merging a creative space for film, game, merchandise, consumer relations, brand integration, and NFT's. Mariah is designing a working ecosystem that evolves with users.  Mariah oversees a global team of over 40 with a call to action focusing on Web 3 and Metaverse developing technology, merging innovation incorporating the entertainment industry, and fostering Diversity & Financial inclusion.