OUR story
The world is built on stories. At House of Mavens, our foundational belief in the transformative power of storytelling, combined with strategic business insight, drives us to build resilient brands. Born from the synergy of two powerhouses who excel in creative challenges, we unlock the untapped potential of blending creative visions with business-savvy thinking.
With Andra, you gain unparalleled left-brain expertise—her proven success in business development for high-revenue ventures and raising over $300 million for clients is a testament to her strategic prowess. Belinda brings the essential right-brain creativity and is renowned for crafting global brands that resonate deeply with audiences and devising multi-brand strategies for billion-dollar companies.
OUR MISSION
At the heart of our mission is the belief that everyone has the capacity to construct a remarkable legacy and open up a broad spectrum of business possibilities for themselves. Forging a legacy that endures, requires resilience and the ability to stand strong through the ups and downs of the business world. That’s where the Maven Method comes into play—crafted from decades of cross-industry experience and a deep understanding of essential brand and business growth disciplines, such as business development, sales, and branding.
Our Team
Andra Nicolau
A Romanian native, Andra is highly regarded as a Superconnector, Strategist, Serial Entrepreneur, and Investor. Her expertise is sought after by top companies and high-profile individuals who desire to cultivate high-performing businesses and achieve their most audacious objectives through her advisory.
Andra has a wealth of experience as an operator and investor in the crypto industry. She has a remarkable seven-year track record of steering growth and raising over $300M in investments for various groundbreaking DeFi projects.
Before venturing into cryptocurrency, she secured a successful exit early in her career and then contributed to Silicon Valley's dynamic startup landscape. Beyond her tech and crypto accomplishments, Andra harbors a deep passion for education, health, wellness, and Formula 1 racing.
Currently, she spends her time between New York, London, Miami and Romania.
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belinda staub
With a rich background that spans a vast range of industries, including traditional finance and med tech, Belinda stands out as a creative visionary and branding strategist. She has directed transformative brand campaigns in over 30 countries; accomplished the merger of over 40 diverse brands into a single, cohesive cultural identity for a billion-dollar company; and advised many C-level executives and leaders on leveraging their brands to achieve company objectives.
As one of the few in the space who has worked across the full spectrum of branding disciplines, Belinda possesses a unique depth that enables her to build unconventional and potent strategies for her clients.
At the intersection of innovation, creativity, and growth, Belinda continually explores how branding evolves across different industries. Her recent work with Web3 clients has ignited a keen interest in this sector, recognizing the untapped potential for branding in this innovative space.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Belinda has a passion for the art of comedy, personal development, the timeless sound of vinyl records, and the power of great storytelling—especially tales that champion underdogs.