Stephanie Akkaoui Hughes

Co-Founder and CEO of EdenMountain, Stephanie Akkaoui is a trailblazing visionary, driving innovation as a bold entrepreneur, strategic investor, best-selling author, and globally acclaimed speaker

Co-Founder and CEO of EdenMountain, leading innovation with ENORs, a groundbreaking asset class reshaping global commerce. 20+ years of experience in business leadership, strategic investment, and sustainable growth across industries. Delivered 350+ speeches globally, offering visionary insights on entrepreneurship, business innovation and market transformation.

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"During our annual leadership summit, we invited Stephanie to talk about the thought process in business design. Her speech was inspiring and an eye-opener for the audience! Her comments and point of view during the panel discussion gave all of us food for thought. I had a lot of positive feedback after the session and her presentation was definitely one of the highlights of our meeting. Thanks!"

Max Radt,

Chief Commercial Officer,

HBG-Corp

"Stephanie was a speaker during our Guardian in Europe kick off event in The Netherlands. It was a real pleasure to meet her and her speech was very inspiring. She thinks differently about the future needs of people and business and this made me think differently on how we should serve our different customers in the value chain. She really made an impact. Well done."

Guus Boeakhoudt,

Vice President & General Manager,

Guardian Industries Corp.

"Stephanie was presenting at our annual leadership meeting. Stephanie has an incredible and unique capability to engage a large audience. She is passionate, clear and concise. Has a good sensitivity of the dynamics of a presentation and continuously interacting with the audience. That keeps everybody engaged during the show but her unique slide-design with the concise content make it very easy to take the essence of the message away. In terms of content, she was demonstrating how the thought process she uses fosters human interaction and innovation. I believe that her concept has an incredible importance in our today’s world – facilitating people’s interactions! Thanks Stephanie – and ‘to be continued’!"

Gabor Andrasi,

Director Demand Creation Europe,

GIC

"Stephanie is a true professional speaker; in all senses! Her level of insight, preparation and charisma are unmatched and I am very fortunate to have had Stephanie join us at our inaugural Women in Construction Europe conference in Amsterdam! If you are looking for a speaker who is able to empower and provide key takeaways for your audience, Stephanie Akkaoui Hughes should be in your list!"

Jordan Graham,

Conference Producer,

Maddox Events

"It is so powerful to watch Stephanie on stage where she does nothing less than inspire everyone who is present. Her passion automatically captures attention and through her speech she continues to actively interact with the audience of any size. Every part of her presentation is thought of to the last possible detail. If you are in need of Speaker who will make people think, widen their horizons and show them new ways of perceiving things – Stephanie is exactly the person you should be talking to."

Michaela Milkusakova,

Event Director,

"I attended Stephanie’s speech at the BNA, it really inspired me. The vision and approach Stephanie presented is exactly the way I would want to work. Thank you so much for inspiring me and giving me new insights on how to optimally run our business."

Kim Warmerdam,

FARO architecten BV

"The process Stephanie took us through is functional yet provocative, inviting yet directive and so it perfectly supports people in doing their work optimally."

Tatiana Glad,

Co-founder,

Impact Hub

"Stephanie is one of the best speakers we've ever had. She gave us great inspiration and very valuable pieces of knowledge, which she helped us translate into specific actions to drive more innovation across our teams. Her way of presenting brought out amazing qualities in colleagues that normally are quite reserved."

Marcel van Schuppen,

Breevast International

"Stephanie's process to co-create the future of our company gave us the ability to draw on the diversity and creativity of our community. Such a process invites a new level of conversation in a company."

Tatiana Glad,

Co-founder,

Impact Hub

"Stephanie is a wonderful speaker, I had the pleasure to work with her for a training we organized last year in Tunis and she clearly and passionately spoke to our attendees, all from mutliple backgrounds. She is always able to get her message across and even better make people think about their own situation in a different way."

Andra Lacob,

Project Officer,

Hivos

"Stephanie was a fantastic presenter at our event. She reminded everyone that architecture is a service and that it is a service for all people. The design community needs to look at design from a Universal Design approach and it needs to bring this approach to the fore-front of their thinking at each design stage in order for the design to be truly successful."

Neil Murphy,

Senior Advisor,

Centre for Excellence in Universal Design

"Stephanie was adept at helping us navigate the creative process and getting the best out of our heads and into a visual format."

Tatiana Glad,

Co-founder,

Impact Hub

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Stephanie Akkaoui Hughes's 2025 biography

Stephanie Akkaoui Hughes: Visionary Leader, Innovator, and Pioneer of Enterprise Non-Operating Rights (ENORs)

Stephanie Akkaoui Hughes is a seasoned business leader, investor, and author with over two decades of experience. Born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon, Stephanie’s leadership journey spans multiple industries, marked by innovation, resilience, and a relentless drive to redefine business and commerce on a global scale. As the Co-Founder and CEO of EdenMountain, she is pioneering a new asset class—Enterprise Non-Operating Rights (ENORs)—and reshaping how companies and investors, unlock hidden value from unutilised assets.

Stephanie began her career as an entrepreneur in architecture and construction before expanding her focus to business and commerce innovation and strategic investment. As CEO of EdenMountain, she leads the world’s first marketplace for ENORs, a revolutionary approach that empowers businesses to monetise dormant assets without incurring debt or dilution, and investors to derive value from a new Asset Class. Her work is transforming global commerce by creating a new economic ecosystem where companies can achieve sustainable growth and impact, across borders and continents.

Throughout her career, Stephanie has also become a strategic investor, with a deep knowledge of investments in real estate, public equities, and innovative startups. She leverages her deep expertise to drive profitability and business transformation, guiding companies in navigating the complexities of the modern market with strategic foresight and purpose-driven growth.

Speaking Experience and Clients

Stephanie is an accomplished speaker with over 350 speeches delivered across 14 years. She has inspired audiences at prestigious corporations and institutions, including DHL, the European Commission, Triodos Bank, and various ministries, and other governmental bodies, corporate multinationals and educational institutions. Known for her engaging style and thought-provoking insights, she has become a sought-after voice on topics such as cutting-edge entrepreneurship, business innovation, the future of international commerce, and strategic investments.

Speaking Themes and Topics

Stephanie Akkaoui Hughes brings a unique and tailored approach to every speaking engagement, carefully crafting her presentations to align with the specific needs, goals, and challenges of her audience. Drawing from over 14 years of global speaking experience, Stephanie’s sessions are customised to deliver maximum impact, blending visionary insights with practical, actionable strategies that resonate deeply with diverse audiences. Her ability to connect with and inspire various sectors—from corporate leaders and investors to government bodies—sets her apart as a speaker who not only informs but transforms.

Inventing New Asset Classes: How EdenMountain’s groundbreaking ENOR model is reshaping investment opportunities and redefining financial strategies.
Redefining Commerce Globally: How new asset classes like ENORs are revolutionising business landscapes, unlocking capital, and creating new pathways for growth.
Innovation at the Intersection: Exploring how cross-disciplinary interactions drive the next wave of sustainable and scalable business models.
Empowering Emerging and Global Markets: Leveraging local resources to drive global impact, focusing on opportunities in untapped and developing regions.
The New Paradigm of Investment: Navigating the evolving landscape of asset management through innovative frameworks like EdenMountain’s ENOR model.
Architecting Value Beyond Borders: Transforming non-operating rights into strategic assets, redefining traditional concepts of debt, equity, and value creation.
Sustainability in Business Leadership: Building resilient economic ecosystems through strategic use of non-operating assets that drive social impact.
Future of Business and Strategic Growth: Approaches to leading in complex markets with a focus on innovation, value creation, and strategic expansion.
Navigating Market Complexities with Purpose: Guiding businesses through modern challenges with a focus on adaptability and long-term impact.

Stephanie’s presentations are not just talks—they are immersive experiences designed to inspire, engage, and equip audiences with the tools and insights needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

What She Offers:Stephanie’s presentations blend visionary insights with practical strategies, equipping audiences to rethink their approach to assets, investment, and market opportunities. Her sessions inspire and empower leaders to drive the next wave of business transformation.

How She Presents

Stephanie is known for her dynamic, engaging, and interactive style, combining thoughtprovoking content with real-world applications. Her sessions foster a lively and impactful environment, leaving audiences with actionable takeaways and a fresh perspective on their industry.

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Stephanie Akkaoui Hughes's 2025 talks & topics

Inventing New Asset Classes

How EdenMountain’s groundbreaking ENOR model is reshaping investment opportunities, and redefining financial strategies.

Redefining Commerce Globally

How new asset classes like ENORs are revolutionising business landscapes, unlocking capital, and creating new pathways for growth.

Innovation at the Intersection

Exploring how cross-disciplinary interactions drive the next wave of sustainable and scalable business models.

Empowering Emerging and Global Markets

Leveraging local resources to drive global impact, focusing on opportunities in untapped, and developing regions.

The New Paradigm of Investment

Navigating the evolving landscape of asset management through innovative frameworks like EdenMountain’s ENOR model.

Architecting Value Beyond Borders

Transforming non-operating rights into strategic assets, redefining traditional concepts of debt, equity, and value creation.

Sustainability in Business Leadership

Building resilient economic ecosystems through strategic use of non-operating assets that drive social impact.

Future of Business and Strategic Growth

Approaches to leading in complex markets with a focus on innovation, value creation, and strategic expansion.

Navigating Market Complexities with Purpose

Guiding businesses through modern challenges with a focus on adaptability and long-term impact.

Towards a new economy: how interactions impact our companies and our economies

Interactions in the workplace: how interactions can become the seeds of innovation

Future Trends: how our companies like our cities depend on people’s engagement

Design for Work: how to navigate transformation and improve performance

Architecture is a service, not a product: what can we learn from a mature Architecture

Stephanie Akkaoui Hughes

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Stephanie Akkaoui Hughes's 2025 biography

Stephanie Akkaoui Hughes: Visionary Leader, Innovator, and Pioneer of Enterprise Non-Operating Rights (ENORs)

Stephanie Akkaoui Hughes's 2025 talks & topics