We partner with visionary organizations to bridge the gap between people, education, and business—creating pathways for sustainable growth and meaningful impact.
Empowering the Future Through Strategic Learning
The global partner of choice for organizations seeking strategic, forward-thinking upskilling solutions—shaping positive futures by connecting business, people, and education.
Globally certified governance.
Strategic. Collaborative. Trusted.
About WhatsNxt
WhatsNxt is a future-focused strategic advisory company empowering leaders and organizations to upskill with clarity, agility, and purpose. We unlock human and business potential by combining strategic enablement, agile transformation, and forward-thinking services. More than a company, WhatsNxt is a catalyst for positive change.
Vision. Leadership. Impact.
A Vision for the Future
Mariana Ricardo
Founder &
Global Education Advisor
Mariana Ricardo is a Global Education Advisor and Founder of WhatsNxt, with over 20 years of experience empowering individuals and organizations through cross-cultural learning, sales enablement, and Agile leadership. She has led upskilling strategies for global companies like IBM and TikTok, driving impact globally.
Strategist behind a transformative Agile leadership model, Mariana helps leaders and teams navigate complexity with clarity, empathy, and purpose. As a Mentor, Speaker, and Certified Advisory Board Chair™, she brings deep expertise in enablement strategy, governance, and the design of advisory boards—supporting both corporations and non-profits such as Connecting Women in Tech MENA and the Agile Middle East Community.
In Her Words
"Our mission is to empower people and organizations to lead with strategy, empathy, and foresight — shaping the future with intention and positive impact.”
Supporting innovation through collaboration.
Ecosystem
Futurist Partner
Ligia Zotini
Founder & CEO,
Voicers
Ligia Zotini is a Futures Researcher, founder of Voicers, Co-Founder of the FE-MALE Movement. TEDx Speaker, author of the book Futuro(s), has a career spanning over 15 years in the Technology Industry and 20 years in Education, with a Master's in Global Talent Management from PUC/SP.
Voicers
Voicers is a Healthy Futures education ecosystem, created by researcher Ligia Zotini, in which multiple voices work together, promoting future scenarios in which expanding CONSCIOUSNESS and TECHNOLOGICAL progress are portrayed together.
We actively engage with global and regional communities that foster innovation, inclusion, and strategic growth
Strategic Communities of Practice
Agile ME – Lean and Agile Middle East
A regional community that promotes Lean and Agile practices across the Middle East, empowering professionals to lead with innovation and adaptability.
Advisory Board Centre
A global authority in advisory board governance, setting standards for ethical leadership and high-performing strategic boards worldwide.
Enablio
An innovation ecosystem from Brazil supporting startups and organizations through agile culture, strategic guidance, and tech-driven solutions.
Connecting Women in Tech MENA
A community advancing women in tech across MENA, fostering inclusion, mentorship, and leadership opportunities.
