Beyond is a highly curated membership
community for exceptional female leaders across diverse cultures, careers, and geographies.

PURPOSE

Beyond was born with the mission to act as a bridge between the West and the MENA [Middle East & North Africa] region.

Our purpose is to connect women whose identities travel beyond systems, cultures, languages, politics, beliefs, professions, and realities they were born into. Women who lead gracefully into a new world of values, beyond polarities.

We are a community built on trust among diverse equals. We believe in nourishing the souls of our community members while fostering continuous growth and leaving a lasting legacy.

We are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 5 and 17

BEYOND WOMEN

WHO WE ARE

  • Global women, embracing diversity.

    Women who live globally rooted lives, connecting through shared values across cultures, careers and geographies.

  • Exceptional women, creating lasting impact.

    Women who inspire, influence, and guide change as leading creational forces in their fields.

  • Passionate women, pursuing continuous growth.

    Women who seek out ever-new opportunities for growth, while committing to holistic and systemic progress.

  • Multi-faceted women, embodying authenticity.

    Women who stay true to their multidimensional identities and stories, writing and living their own narratives.

BEYOND EXPERIENCES

Beyond partners with the world’s most renowned institutions to curate intimate gatherings, deliver holistic and transformative experiences, and create growth opportunities.

Dubai

Davos

New York City

Berlin

Paris


Beyond hosts intimate dinners, provides exclusive access to the world’s most prestigious events, and curates intellect and soul-nourishing gatherings.

  • Philharmonie de Paris

    April 12, 2023 | Paris

    As Beyond’s first event in Europe, we had the honour to host a curated circle of women at the Philharmonie de Paris.

    With Daniel Barenboim conducting and Martha Argerich on the piano, it was a truly extraordinary musical experience. Jiyoon Lee played a Stradivari from the year 1703 and joined the meet and greet following the concert.

  • Cartier Women's Initiative

    May 10, 2023 | Paris

    A group of Beyond’s community members were granted exclusive access to the Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards ceremony, followed by the Investor Dinner in Paris.

    This year, Cartier shined a light on the incredibly diverse forces for good in tackling complex social and environmental challenges. They celebrated 32 remarkable impact entrepreneurs from all over the world.

  • Women's Reception with Axios

    January 14, 2024 | Davos

    Beyond curated the Women Leaders reception at the Axios House, co-hosted with the Female Quotient, featuring President Fawn Sharp as the keynote speaker. As the indigenous Chair of the WEF and President of the National Congress of American Indians, Sharp's warmth and impressive profile set the tone for this event.

    Driven by a commitment to diverse leadership, WEF 2024 in Davos aimed to elevate powerful voices capable of enacting change.

  • Women's AI Breakfast with Merantix

    January 15, 2024 | Davos

    When Nicole, Founder of Merantix asked Vera Futorjanski to help curate a Women’s AI Breakfast, she eagerly accepted. The goal at WEF 2024 in Davos was to amplify diverse leadership by bringing impactful voices to global stages. The Women’s AI Breakfast, the kickoff event at the highly anticipated AI House, captured significant media attention.

    We featured influential speakers such as Deemah AlYahya, Secretary-General of the Digital Cooperation Organization; Nigina Muntean, Chief Innovation Officer at the UN Population Fund; and Anna Makanju, Vice President of Global Affairs at OpenAI, with Nicole Büttner moderating the panel discussion.

  • Beyond Launch

    March 9, 2023 | Dubai

    Celebrating the launch of Beyond during International Women’s Week at a private home in Downtown Dubai.

    An intimate gathering of outstanding women who came together to share an intimate evening of storytelling and individual experiences.

  • Rooftop Gathering

    May 2023 | Paris

    Beyond curated an intimate gathering on a picturesque rooftop in the heart of Paris.

  • Women in Tech

    May 22 & 23, 2023 | Paris

    Beyond was granted exclusive access for a group of members from around the world to attend the Women in Tech - Global Summit.

PILLARS

Our four pillars serve as guiding principles defining Beyond’s beliefs, ethics, and overall purpose

CONNECTION

Fostering a sense of community and connection creates a space where women can build meaningful relationships, share experiences, and collaborate on projects and advocacy efforts. Beyond’s collaborative environment encourages women to leverage their collective power to tackle complex challenges and drive positive impact.

IMPACT 

We are invested in advocacy for gender equality, diversity, and inclusion. By actively engaging in initiatives and conversations that promote social change, Beyond is contributing to creating a more equitable environment for female thought leaders and helps break down barriers that hinder their progress.

NOURISHMENT

At Beyond, we believe in nourishing the souls of our community members. Our goal is to cultivate a vibrant community that prioritizes well-being and holistic growth. By embracing this approach, we unlock a collaborative mind shift, higher job satisfaction, engagement, and overall well-being.

GROWTH

Our commitment to empowering women, fostering collaboration, and connection beyond geographies and cultures, enables us to create an environment where women can develop their skills, expand their global influence, reach, and contribute to the collective growth of the Beyond community.

VALUES

Trust - Integrity - Kindness - Authenticity - Joy

FOUNDER

Vera Futorjanski is an entrepreneur, angel investor, LP, and international keynote speaker. After a decade in the tech industry, recognizing the barriers and biases faced by female leaders in all fields, Vera founded Beyond - a curated community for women across cultures, careers, and geographies, providing them with inspiring, nourishing, and transformative experiences in trusted safe spaces, with equally accomplished women who share the desire to leave a mark on the world. One of Vera’s most pivotal missions with Beyond, having lived a decade in the Middle East, is to bridge the Western and Arab worlds to challenge the conventional perspectives, eradicate the fear of otherness and create a sense of connection, community, and belonging.

Vera’s extensive professional background includes working with the Venture Capital firm 500 Global, leading their Middle East operations. She was a core team member at the Dubai Future Foundation, where she contributed to various innovation projects in the Prime Minister's Office of the United Arab Emirates. Vera's journey in entrepreneurship began with co-founding one of Rocket Internet's first startups in the UAE, and, prior to that, working in the European Union. In her first career, Vera was a professional Argentine Tango dancer. 

In addition to her entrepreneurial pursuits, Vera actively participates in influential organizations and initiatives. She is part of the Expert Group on Digital Platforms and Ecosystems for the World Economic Forum, an Innovation Expert at the UN, and a Responsible Leader at the BMW Foundation.

“Prioritise the uniqueness that makes you you, and the invisible magnet that draws in other like-minded souls to dance in your orbit.”


- DONNA ASHWORTH

BOARD MEMBERS

The Beyond Board stewards the community's continued evolution. Board positions rotate over time, creating opportunities for different voices and perspectives to contribute.

Dr. Manal Alassaf

SVP of Engineering, HUMAIN

Dr. Manal Alassaf is SVP of Engineering at HUMAIN, bringing more than 20 years of experience in software engineering and technology leadership. She spent nearly a decade at Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, WA, as a technical lead and senior software engineer on Power BI, the globally recognized business intelligence platform. She went on to serve as Director of Engineering and Development at the National Center for AI, an arm of SDAIA (2022–2023), and as Executive Director of Digital Delivery at Worley.

Over the past ten years, Manal has led the development and deployment of cutting-edge software products, including an innovative generative AI product. Her scientific publications and US patents reflect her commitment to advancing technology and empowering people.

She serves on the advisory board of Fikraventure.AI and is an Executive Committee member of the National Committee of IT & Communication at the Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from The George Washington University.

Dr. Kinga Mnich

Social Psychologist & Founder, Ziva Institute

Dr. Kinga Mnich is a social psychologist, executive advisor, speaker, and founder of Ziva Institute. As creator of the Be In Sync™ framework, she works with founders and leadership teams on the human dynamics that shape organizational success — from co-founder relationships and executive team alignment to the often-overlooked gap between strategy and execution.

Her recent work helps organizations integrate AI thoughtfully into their operations and decision-making, so that technology strengthens their values and mission rather than replacing the human intelligence, judgment, and culture that drive long-term success.

Drawing on two decades of international research and practice across four continents, she speaks on leadership, organizational culture, decision-making under pressure, and the cognitive and emotional demands of growth and change. Underneath it all is one question she keeps returning to: as more of our work moves through machines, what happens to the emotional and relational intelligence that holds people together?

Dr. Mareike Ostertag

Founder, Cembramo Advisors

Dr. Mareike Ostertag is a scientist with a PhD in Molecular Immunology and the founder of Cembramo Advisors. She spent more than 20 years at Novartis in senior global roles across Technical Marketing, Research & Development, Business Development & Licensing, and Public Affairs — most recently as Global Head, Policy Strategy for the Novartis Group.

She believes that addressing health system challenges globally requires bringing scientific, policy, and business perspectives together, creating sustainable value for societies and the organizations involved. Recognized for leading in multicultural environments, she has led international teams, alliances, and cross-industry working groups around the world, and is a passionate advocate for Women's Health, mentoring, and leadership that draws on diverse perspectives.

Having lived and worked in Europe, the United States, and the Middle East, she brings a distinctly global perspective to her work. She has been Board Certified (ZFU) in Switzerland since 2023.

MEMBERSHIP

Beyond membership is granted solely through invitation or referral. This deliberate selection process ensures we remain unwavering in our dedication to curating an extraordinary community of female thought leaders; who are sought after and revered for their exceptional contributions.

Immerse yourself in an unparalleled community that embodies the true essence of Beyond's vision—where the art of human connection and brilliant minds converge.

Beyond will review your membership request, subject to meeting our selection criteria. We evaluate potential members on experiences, achievements and alignment with our purpose and values.

For all membership enquiries, please contact us at: memberships@beyondglobal.one

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