Monaco Inspire 2025 – Meet the Speakers & Discover the Program

Monaco, November 24, 2025 – Following the success of its first edition in 2024, MONACO INSPIRE – the entrepreneurial event organized by JCI Monaco – will make its grand return on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the Méridien Beach Plaza.

A true forum for discussion and reflection, MONACO INSPIRE is aimed at project leaders, startups, entrepreneurs, and investors who want to turn their ideas into action and help shape the future of innovation in the Principality and the region.

The 2025 edition promises to be even richer, with:

• Presentations by successful entrepreneurs sharing their experiences and inspiring participants,

• Discussions with mentors and investors offering practical advice,

• Networking opportunities to facilitate meetings between project leaders and economic players,

• A Pitch Contest allowing participants to present their projects to a jury of experts.

For this edition, Monaco Inspire will Welcome Three Inspiring Personalities:

Kelly Massol – Founder and CEO of Secrets de Loly

Starting in her Parisian kitchen with €1,500, Kelly has built a pioneering brand in natural hair care for textured hair, now recognized as the “Most Beautiful SME in France” by Challenges and distributed internationally. A judge on M6’s “Qui veut être mon associé ?” (Who wants to be my partner?), creator of the Marc Vingot Scholarship, and followed by more than 170k subscribers, she embodies resilience and determination. Author of the book La puissance de croire en soi (The Power of Believing in Yourself), she invites everyone to turn their trials into opportunities and believe in their potential. At MONACO INSPIRE, she will share her growth strategies, lessons in entrepreneurship, and practical advice for developing a project.

Pierre Frolla – Entrepreneur and Freediving Record holder

Four-time world freediving record holder and founder of the Académie de la Mer, he has transformed athletic excellence into an entrepreneurial model. At MONACO INSPIRE, he will explain how to manage pressure, unite a team around strong values, and innovate while remaining true to one’s mission.

Damien Calamuso – Banana Moon – Icon of Made in Monaco

Founded in 1984, the Monegasque swimwear brand has established itself as an international benchmark, with a presence in over 50 countries. Damien Calamuso will share the keys to Banana Moon’s success: a strong identity, constant innovation, and strategies for promoting a local brand on a global scale.

A Success Confirmed from the Very First Edition

In 2024, the first edition brought together more than a hundred participants and welcomed renowned speakers such as Éric Larchevêque, Catherine Barba, and Ian Sosso. This success demonstrated the relevance of MONACO INSPIRE, now perceived as an annual event that is unmissable for the Monegasque and regional entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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