Manoj Narender Madnani

Manoj Narender Madnani is a film producer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist whose professional philosophy centers on "The Multiplier Effect," ensuring that 1+1=11 in every relationship. In 2022, Madnani co-founded Beacon Media with Dr. Deepak Chopra, a media and entertainment firm that leverages data and technology to innovate content creation and monetization for the Global South. He serves as Chairman of Beacon Media, where the company takes a modular approach to transmedia content creation and talent allocation, disrupting the industry by leveraging global IP relationships, extensive access to top talent, efficient capital management, and a proven approach to distribution.

The company's core philosophy focuses on creating a larger pie and delivering a dual-purpose ROI: a return on impact for the industry and a return on investment for stakeholders. Beacon Media is in merger talks with a major Hollywood studio to set up operations headquartered in the UAE, aiming to finance and produce over 50 films in the next ten years from the Global South. Madnani's work is guided by community-driven initiatives and a keen understanding of the value the Web2 community can bring to Web3, and he is a well-regarded speaker on the international investment circuit, known for his insightful take on media, blockchain, and the evolving digital landscape.

Career History

• Managing Director, EMEA Expansion at Marathon Digital Holdings (since April 2024)
• Co-Founder and Chairman, Beacon Media (2022–present)
• Managing Director of Kulczyk Investments SA, responsible for global energy and infrastructure footprint
• Founder, DSA Investments, an international investment firm
• Director, The Fems Group of Companies

Madnani holds a BSc in International Marketing & Finance from Babson College, where he is a Trustee, and a high school diploma from Aiglon College. He has been an active member of the Young Presidents Organization since 2003. What Manoj Narender Madnani could bring to his Chairman and Co-founder role at Beacon Media: His extensive background in international business development, corporate finance, and strategic transactions across energy, AI technology, hospitality, and retail sectors—combined with his 20+ years of YPO membership and track record managing transactions exceeding $20B USD—positions him uniquely to scale Beacon Media's global expansion, particularly in emerging markets, while leveraging his Web3 expertise and speaker platform to advance the company's transmedia innovation and creator-economy transparency initiatives.