elisa marshall
entrepreneur and mama. elisa marshall boasts a wide array of skills from behind the scenes in the kitchen to marketing, branding, events, and public relations. having studied pr & marketing, her passion for the industry and creativity has transpired into various career opportunities, from international marketing with sought after fashion brands, to running & hosting numerous events as the ceo of elisa marshall events. elisa is currently creative director of maman, the wildly successful bakery, café, and event space.
ben sormonte
entrepreneur benjamin sormonte has a passion for delivering quality food and a flawless experience within an artful and functional setting. always having a strong passion for the food & beverage industry, ben started his career in finance and corporate law. after years of international experience, he stepped aside joining a Paris based hospitality company working hands on developing & running their various bars, restaurants & event venues. his vast experience lead to creative consulting in menu, restaurant and kitchen design, with high profile hotels and boutique restaurants. ben is also an active partner in maman, where he manages all business & kitchen related elements and quickly turned soho’s best kept secret into a concept that has been expanding rapidly across the east coast, florida and toronto.
inga ruttgers
designer and entrepreneur. inga studied fashion & graphic design in paris before moving to new york to launch her own women's wear label. with a sensibility for visual language and an out of the box approach for what brands need today in order to stand out, inga has been consulting start-ups as well as established firms to elevate their communication.