Mark Graham is a seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for building businesses, fostering connections, and delivering high-quality experiences across various industries. With a background in hospitality, property development, and event management, he brings a unique blend of hands-on expertise and strategic vision.

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His entrepreneurial journey began in his early twenties, launching small fast food ventures including successful sandwich shops, restaurants, and Irish pubs in the UK and internationally. Culminating in 5 years as a full time professional Sommelier with Hotel DuVin and Harvey Nichols in London.

With nearly two decades in hospitality and marketing, Mark co-founded Finding My Palace with George Dendrino, focusing on real estate investment and short-term accommodation.​

 

His belief in the power of networking has shaped his career, proving that the right connections lead to the best opportunities.

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Now, as Co-Founder of Speed Network Now, Mark is redefining networking—eliminating timelapse and small talk to create meaningful, results-driven business connections.

Yağmur Şahin is a dynamic entrepreneur with a passion for business growth, innovation, and strategic connections. With a background in law, cybersecurity, and business strategy, she specialises in helping companies scale, adapt, and achieve long-term success.

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Her career began in criminal law, where she developed a strong foundation in justice, ethics, and trust. However, her passion for problem-solving and technology led her to cybersecurity and data protection, earning two master’s degrees and building expertise in privacy, compliance, and risk management.

Over the years, Yağmur has worked with businesses of all sizes, developing strategies, streamlining operations, and fostering high-value partnerships. She understands that success isn’t just about hard work—it’s about having the right network.

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Now, as Co-Founder of Speed Network Now, she is dedicated to transforming networking into a powerful, results-driven tool—focusing on real connections that lead to real opportunities.

George Dendrino is a hospitality professional with a career spanning prestigious establishments in both the United States and the United Kingdom, including The Ritz-Carlton and Harvey Nichols. His dedication to delivering exceptional guest experiences and his expertise in operational excellence have set him apart in the industry.

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Over the past decade, George has collaborated with Mark Graham on transformative projects, co-founding and scaling ventures in property development and short-term accommodation.

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His extensive background in world-class hospitality, combined with hands-on leadership and a passion for quality, has made him a trusted leader in building and sustaining successful businesses.

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Now, as Co-Founder of Speed Network Now, George brings his expertise in service excellence and business growth to redefine networking—focusing on meaningful connections that drive real success.