Courage and Vision: Discussion with Chris Nader Co-Founder, ENVI Lodges
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Chris Nader Co-Founder of ENVI Lodges talks about his background growing up in a family of hoteliers and his early exposure to the hospitality industry working at his family’s beach and yacht club at a young age.
He later graduated with an MBA from EHL Hospitality Business & Hotel Management School and worked at various hotel brands before deciding during the pandemic in 2020 to launch his own sustainable hospitality company focused on luxury eco-lodges.
He co-founded ENVI Lodges to create a global brand of lodges immersed in nature that provide unique guest experiences while operating responsibly towards local communities and the environment.
Chris discusses the key attributes entrepreneurs need – the courage to take risks and the discipline to see through intentions.
He talks about the fundraising process, investing partners they targeted like high net worth individuals and family offices, and differences in fundraising in Europe vs the Middle East.
Chris elaborates on ENVI Lodge’s brand vision centered around community and distinguishes it from Safari resorts.
He shares perspectives on technology’s role at the lodges to enhance the guest experience while allowing people to disconnect.
This interview concludes with Chris emphasizing the importance of supporting and collaborating with local communities wherever ENVI Lodges opeates.
