09:25 AM EDT, 06/06/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Eat & Beyond Global Holdings ( EATBF ) , which rose 15% on Thursday, said Mario Nawfal joined the company as a strategic advisor.

Nawfal is the founder of The Roundtable, X/Twitter's "most influential" audio show, the company said on Friday.

"Mario is also a seasoned entrepreneur with multiple successful exits, and a respected venture capitalist who has backed breakout companies in AI, gaming, blockchain, and digital media," stated the company.

He is also the founder of Citizen Journalism Network, its subsidiary, IBC Group, and its accelerator, CJNA.

"Bringing Mario Nawfal onboard is a power move," said Eat & Beyond Global Holdings' ( EATBF ) Chief Executive Officer Young Bann. "His experience at the intersection of media, Web3, and venture capital is unmatched. As we focus on the digital asset space, we're excited to have him advising our journey."