Businessman Gabriel Khawali launched the book at Allianz Parque“Life is a Review”,which already ranks among the bestsellers in Brazil, with over 5,000 copies sold in the pre-launch. Published by Editora Gente, the work offers an innovative perspective on networking, showing how informal moments can be transformed into business opportunities.
The event, which brought together over 300 executives and CEOs, featured an inspiring talk with Alexandre Baldy, Vice President of BYD, one of the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturers, and Arnon de Mello, Vice President of the NBA in Latin America. The entrepreneurs shared with the audience tips for growth, the importance of networking, and business strategies.
Khawali opened the event sharing his professional journey and talked about the book. Very happy and proud to have my book in hand, in which I tell the story from the founding of "Resenha do Gab" to the creation of Resenha Group, highlighting the importance of creating meaningful connections. I believe that the most unassuming moments can give rise to deep and lasting relationships. This book is an extension of that philosophy, showing how to turn informal encounters into valuable connections," he mentions.According to him, the quality of relationships is more important than quantity, and relaxed meetings can generate valuable opportunities.
The work includes stories of figures such as Eduardo Picarelli, Marketing Director of Heineken, and Rodolfo Medina, President of the Dreamers Group, and addresses topics such as the creation of collaborative ecosystems, transforming casual moments into opportunities, and the impact of networking on the lives of great leaders. Khawali also emphasizes the importance of stepping out of the "bubble" to expand personal and professional repertoire, advocating diversity as an essential factor for business success.
“Life is a Review”It occupies the first position on the PublishNews bestseller list and the second in VEJA magazine.
First you make friends, then you do business
Gabriel Khawali turned his network of contacts into a million-dollar business. Founder of the startup Tentei Voar, sold in 2020, Khawali began organizing informal dinners after the pandemic, giving rise to "Resenha do Gab," a networking event that brings together entrepreneurs and executives in São Paulo.
The meetings, held at venues such as the Sheraton hotel, attract professionals in their 30s interested in expanding their networks and discussing business. With speakers like Rodolfo Medina (Rock in Rio) and Augusto Lins (Stone), the events combine networking and relaxation, creating an environment conducive to new connections.
In 2023, "Resenha do Gab" evolved into a relationship ecosystem that organizes events, sports leagues, and maintains a community of members who pay around R$40,000 per year. The group plans to generate R$ 12 million in revenue in 2024 and expand its operations, with the launch of a digital platform and the inauguration of its own space in the interior of São Paulo.
Additionally, he is a partner in startups focused on info products and content for entrepreneurs, always using his network of contacts as a foundation for new businesses.Khawali believes that informal moments are essential for building strong relationships that eventually become business opportunities, reinforcing the importance of networking in his journey.
