Freedom Business Summit 2026

Helena Flores is the Chief Operating Officer at Osome, where she leads global operations across Singapore, Hong Kong, and the UK. A founding member of the leadership team, she has been pivotal in scaling Osome into a multi-region platform serving tens of thousands of entrepreneurs. With a background in finance and operations across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, Helena is passionate about building systems that scale and mentoring future leaders. She champions Osome’s mission to help founders start smart and grow smarter.

Essam Salloum is a Business & Immigration Consultant with over six years of experience in Malaysia. He has supported hundreds of clients with company setup, residency, and visa solutions, from long-term programs like PVIP, MM2H, and MTEP to short-term options such as Employment Passes, Investor Visas, Digital Nomad Visa and more. Known for his professionalism and trusted guidance, Essam is fluent in both Arabic and English, bridging cultures and empowering expats, entrepreneurs, and investors to confidently make Malaysia their home.

serial entrepreneur, master networker, and visionary “Nextist” who has built an empire on the power of human connection. As creator and host of Business Rockstars, the #1 business radio talk show in America, he has interviewed over 30,000 entrepreneurs from 160+ countries—including titans like Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and Oprah Winfrey.

Founder of METAL (Media, Entertainment, Technology, Artists & Leadership), Rutkowski has transformed business networking into an art form, connecting industry disruptors and thought leaders globally. His supernatural ability to identify exactly which executives need to connect—and when—has earned him recognition as one of the world’s premier “super-connectors.”

Slava Apel is the CEO of Startup Visa Services in Canada and has been a part of the Canadian start-up ecosystem for over 20 years. As a “Startup Expert”, Mr. Apel works with immigration firms assisting their clients with business documentation and training required for an approval for business immigration to Canada.

Mr. Apel has received multiple industry awards – celebrating pre-landing and post-landing achievements that allow immigrating clients to thrive in Canada. Mr. Apel’s company has been helping businesses grow through commercialisation of new products, prototyping, proper business structuring and capitalisation.

As the Head of Immigration, I oversee all the programs leading to citizenship and residency through investment option in Caribbean countries along with European Residency through investment opportunities as well as through Financial Independence options.
I believe in empowering my team, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation.
Looking ahead, my focus is on team development and client satisfaction and I’m passionate about creating a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

In International real estate for over 10 years, following a successful career in the international banking industry.
She currently leads the international projects department, focusing on immigration programs across Europe, the Caribbean, and the United States.

With a solid background in finance, extensive banking experience, and an in-depth knowledge of the European real estate market, Olga expertly handles complex client cases that combine financial, legal, and property-specific aspects across different countries.

Having lived in Italy, France, the Netherlands, and other European countries, Olga has a deep understanding of local lifestyles and cultural nuances. She uses this insight to help clients find the most suitable solutions for their individual goals.

Dr. Diogo Capela has been dedicated to supporting clients who intend to live or invest in Portugal, working mainly in the areas of Immigration Law and Foreign Investment. Throughout his career, he has advised private clients, companies, and their employees on immigration processes to Portugal.

A certified member of the Investment Migration Council, he is considered by UGlobal Immigration Magazine as one of the best lawyers in the world in the area of Immigration Law.
He attended the Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon, having completed postgraduate studies in Urban Planning and Construction Law, Tourism Law, and Administrative Law of the Sea, all at the same Faculty.

Entrepreneur and storyteller passionate about sustainable living and innovative real estate projects in Sardinia, a renowned Blue Zone. I support initiatives that promote the Blue Zone lifestyle and attract global investors through unique opportunities like the 1 Euro house program.

Luking Lu is the Business Development Manager at AIM Immigration Specialist, where she leads strategic initiatives to grow partnerships and expand the company’s client base. With a strong background in international business and client relationship management, Luking is passionate about helping individuals and companies navigate the complexities of global mobility.

Ell is the Marketing Director at Taxhackers.io, the company helping digital nomads keep 100% of what they earn. She’s passionate about building communities, simplifying tax freedom, and inspiring nomads to live life on their own terms.