Entrepreneurship01
LAHEBE
Beauty & brand building
The LAHEBE brand website identifies Maria Platonova as its founder. A project at the intersection of beauty, identity and entrepreneurship.
View sourceBusiness. People. Possibility.
Your next move.The right people.
A fresh perspective on your business. A thoughtful approach to the relationships that help it grow.
Begin a conversationExplore my approachMaria RivieraDubai · International perspective
01 / The approach
Behind every opportunity,there is a conversation.
I bring together business thinking and an instinct for connecting people. We begin with your ambition, look closely at what your business needs, and explore who and what can help you take the next step.
Individual attention. Relevant connections. A clear next step.
02 / Working together
A considered way forward.
For entrepreneurs, founders and people with a business ambition worth exploring.
01Business strategyFind clarity before your next move.
A focused conversation about your business, its current challenges and the decisions ahead. We explore priorities, opportunities and practical next steps.
Business review / Priorities / Next steps02Strategic partnershipsFind the people your business needs.
Identify the kinds of partners, specialists and collaborators who fit your business needs. Explore relevant connections and introductions where there is mutual interest.
Partner search / Specialists / Introductions03Professional networkingMake the right conversation possible.
Thoughtful introductions begin with a clear purpose. We explore your professional goals and the relationships that could support them, with respect for everyone’s time and interest.
Relevant connections / Personal introductions04Investment conversationsPrepare to tell your business story.
Clarify your proposition, shape the questions you need to answer and prepare for conversations with potential investors. Relevant introductions can be explored where appropriate.
Business narrative / Preparation / Connections03 / Selected work
Across business & culture.
A selection of projects and perspectives that inform my approach.
Art & collaboration02
Talents of Russia
Boris Zotov exhibition · 2018
For the Boris Zotov exhibition at GPNTB Russia, Maria brought together gallery professionals, restorers and art historians through the Talents of Russia initiative, as recorded by NABB.
View sourceIdeas & perspectives03
Art in conversation
Writing & cultural commentary
Articles and reflections on contemporary art, cultural spaces and the Middle East, published under the name Maria Platonova.
View source04 / Private consultation
Advice is free.Clarity is personal.
My first piece of advice? Book a consultation.
Maria RivieraConsultations from
$1,000
USD · per consultationBring a business question, a challenge or an ambition. Let’s explore what comes next.
Enquire about a consultationThe scope, format and final fee are agreed individually before booking.05 / Beyond business
Maria Riviera ClubExceptional people.Extraordinary possibilities.
A private dating and concierge concept bringing together personal matchmaking, mutual-consent introductions and thoughtfully arranged date experiences.
Discretion. Individual attention. Mutual choice.
Explore the club06 / Strategic technology partner
Vladimir Uzbek
When ideas need to become real.
Product strategy, software development, AI and business automation. A technology partner for turning business needs into practical digital solutions.
Meet Vladimir07 / A personal invitation
What is yournext chapter?
Tell me a little about your business and what you would like to explore.