Marie Rios

Founder & CEO- Business Development & Structuring Strategy / Branding, PR, eCommerce, Marketing & Advertising. CONNECTOR

Marie Rios is an accomplished entrepreneur, business strategist, and branding expert based in Dallas, Texas and Los Angeles, California.1 She is the Founder and CEO of her own company, which focuses on business development, structuring strategy, branding, PR, eCommerce, marketing, and advertising.1

Professional Background

Marie has a strong finance and business background.1 She founded her company in March 2016 and has been leading it for over 8 years.1 Her passion lies in several key areas:

Business Development for Startups
Business Planning and restructuring analysis for small and medium businesses
Implementing systems, operations, and policies for sustainable brand growth
Branding and storytelling
PR, eCommerce, Digital Marketing, and Advertising

Experience and Expertise

Marie believes in specific methods and tactics for creating effective business plans that ensure sustainability when launching and scaling a brand.1 She emphasizes the importance of adapting to today's fast-paced, ever-changing markets influenced by technological advancements.1

Network and Connections

A self-described "connector," Marie has spent years building genuine relationships with innovators, creatives, change-makers, and entrepreneurs.1 She values networking with individuals who are passionate about their businesses, impact, and legacy-building.1

Previous Work Experience

Prior to founding her own company, Marie worked at The World Bank from November 2011 to November 2018 as CoE Trust Funds & Budget Performance in the Washington D.C. Metro Area.1 Her responsibilities included processing Trust Funds and Externally Financed Outputs, working with international clients on project proposals, and participating in overseas missions for programs like REDD+ Partnership.1

Education

Marie's educational background includes:

Information Technology and Computer Networking Systems at ITT Technical Institute-Chantilly (2008-2011)
Accounting and Finance at George Mason University (2009-2013)1