H.E. Dr. Raul Handa, DBA, COIE | Global Entrepreneur, Investor & Business Leader

When you look at the career of H.E. Dr. Raul Handa, DBA, COIE, it is difficult to put it into just one category. He is an entrepreneur, investor, business leader, and 3x TEDx speaker, but much of his work has been about bringing people, ideas, and opportunities together.

As the Founder & CEO of The Forttuna Group, Dr. Raul Handa has built an international business ecosystem that brings together leadership, entrepreneurship, recognition, media, networking, and innovation. His work has developed over time through different ventures and platforms, each with its own purpose but connected by a broader interest in helping people and businesses grow.

Entrepreneurship has been a major part of that journey. Building businesses rarely happens exactly as planned. There are decisions to make with incomplete information, opportunities that come and go, and plenty of lessons that only become clear after experiencing them firsthand. Dr. Raul Handa's approach to business reflects that reality. His interests extend beyond simply building companies and include identifying opportunities, supporting entrepreneurs, and looking at how businesses can create value over the long term.

Investment is another part of his professional journey. Through his experience as an investor, he has been involved in looking at businesses, ideas, and emerging opportunities from a different perspective. For entrepreneurs, having someone who understands both the excitement and the challenges of building a company can be valuable. It is often the practical lessons from experience that make the biggest difference.

His work with The Forttuna Group has also led to the development of several platforms serving different communities. The Forttuna Global Excellence Awards focuses on recognizing achievements and contributions. Forttuna Global 100 highlights influential leaders and changemakers through its editorial platform, Power List, Legacy makers, and Game Changers. Forttuna Councils creates opportunities for executives, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and professionals to connect and exchange ideas across industries and borders.

There is also a strong media and storytelling side to the ecosystem. Through The FFTB Show, or Forttuna Favours The Brave, conversations with entrepreneurs, founders, business leaders, and professionals explore the experiences behind their work. These conversations often touch on subjects that do not appear in a standard professional profile: setbacks, difficult decisions, lessons learned, and the moments that shaped a person's direction.

Speaking has become another way for Dr. Raul Handa to share his experiences. As a 3x TEDx speaker, he has had opportunities to discuss leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation, and the changing nature of business with wider audiences. Speaking and storytelling can offer a different kind of connection because they allow ideas to be shared beyond the boardroom or business meeting.

What connects these different areas is an interest in people and possibilities. Whether through entrepreneurship, investment, leadership platforms, recognition programs, or media, the underlying idea is to create spaces where people can meet, learn from one another, and discover new opportunities.

Dr. Raul Handa's journey continues to evolve alongside the businesses and platforms he has built. For emerging entrepreneurs and young professionals, his story offers a reminder that a career does not have to follow one fixed path. It can grow through different experiences, industries, relationships, and lessons along the way.

At its heart, his work is about building connections and creating opportunities while looking beyond short-term success. It is a journey shaped by entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation, and a belief in the value of bringing the right people and ideas together.