Ways Into the Ecosystem

Every door into the ecosystem.

I give ambitious founders direct, warm introductions into Bali, Dubai, and London, by name. Every offer below is simply a different way in, start with a single session, or go as deep as you’re ready for.

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Start Here

Your first step into the ecosystem.

Two ways to get trusted access fast, whether you’re landing in Bali or ready to build real relationships.

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Entry-Level Concierge

Bali Insider Access

Your personal Bali connection, on WhatsApp.

New in Bali and don’t want to spend weeks figuring it out alone? For 1 week, message Marina directly on WhatsApp. Ask her anything, where to stay, who to trust, what to do first, and get a real answer back, not a search result.

Built for Solo travellers, entrepreneurs, digital nomads and people new to Bali who want a trusted local connection rather than spending hours searching online.

What’s included

  • 1 week of WhatsApp access, so you can ask questions as they come up instead of figuring it out alone
  • Accommodation and area guidance, so you know where to stay based on your lifestyle and budget
  • Curated events and communities, to find the right social, wellness and business circles
  • Trusted recommendations, giving you access to people and services Marina personally vouches for
  • Bali lifestyle guidance, on where to work, eat, connect and experience the island
  • Relevant introductions where appropriate, connecting you into Marina’s ecosystem
  • Business and networking guidance, so you know which events, communities and rooms are worth your time

Rp 4,400,000 (USD $250) | 1 Week

Best for Anyone landing in Bali who wants one trusted person to ask, instead of hours of research. Ready to build real business relationships instead of just settling in? That’s Network Accelerator, your natural next step. Want a deeper, structured session instead of WhatsApp access? See the Bali Access Session.

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Start Here: Private Strategy Intensive

Network Accelerator

Your first strategic move.

Landing somewhere new with few relationships on the ground? Start with a private diagnostic and a Relationship Opportunity Map showing who matters and how to reach them. Go deeper with the 6-week Accelerator Sprint for hands-on activation.

Built for Established founder or business owner entering a new market with few real relationships on the ground.

You leave with

  • A Relationship Opportunity Map built around your goal
  • Selected warm introductions where there is genuine fit
  • A 30-day action plan
  • A personal 30-day follow-up with Marina
  • Trusted access to Ascend’s global ecosystem

Accelerator Sprint from USD $2,500.

Best for Founders and investors entering a new market with no relationships yet. New to Bali and just need local guidance? Start with Bali Insider Access instead. Ready to move and want the whole relocation handled? That’s Ascend Concierge, most clients go there next.

Go Deeper

Ongoing access and hands-on support.

For clients who are already in motion and want the relationship, and the logistics, handled for them.

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Curated Private Dining

Ascend Dinners

A private table, built around you.

Want the right 8 to 10 people around one table, without spending weeks on the guest list, the venue, and the logistics? Tell me who you want in the room and why. I build the list, book the venue, and run the whole evening, so you just show up and sit down.

Built for Founders, investors, and hosts who want a specific group of people in one room, without spending weeks on guest lists, venues, and logistics.

What I handle

  • A curated guest list, built around your goals and the people you actually want to meet
  • Venue, menu, and seating designed for real conversation, not a boardroom
  • Personally hosted by Marina, or briefed and run by her team
  • A follow-up with warm introductions after the dinner, so the connections keep moving

From Rp 26,400,000 (USD $1,500)

Final quote depends on guest count, venue, and format, quoted after your request.

Best for Founders, investors, and hosts who want a specific group of people in one room, not a mailing list of who’s available. Want to join one of Marina’s own curated dinners instead? Request your seat.

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Hands-On Expansion Support

Ascend Concierge

Your private expansion partner.

Moving to Bali (or Dubai) and don’t know the visa rules, which lawyer to trust, or if that villa is a good deal? Send my team your move date and budget. We hand you a vetted shortlist before you land, homes, visa path, and the right introductions already moving. Already settled and want a standing partner in the room? See Strategic Advisory on the same page.

Built for Any entrepreneur, investor, or family relocating to Bali, founder or not, budget from modest to premium, wants the move handled, not researched.

What I give you

  • Real estate sourcing and introductions, browse current options on Bali Real Estate
  • A mapped visa and business-setup pathway
  • Legal and tax introductions to trusted local professionals
  • Ongoing local access once you have moved

From Rp 88,000,000 (USD $5,000)

One-off projects or monthly retainers, custom proposal depending on scope. Also home to Strategic Advisory, from Rp 61,600,000 (USD $3,500)/month.

Best for Entrepreneurs, investors and families relocating who want it handled, not researched.

See Concierge & Advisory
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Trusted Local Introductions

Real Estate & Relocation

The right people, not a listings site.

Thinking about relocating to Bali, or investing in property here, but you don’t know who to trust? I connect you directly to my own vetted contacts in Uluwatu and Canggu, and to Balinest, my trusted villa-management partner, so you’re not starting from zero or guessing who’s legitimate.

Built for Anyone considering a move to Bali, or a property investment here, who wants a trusted introduction instead of a random agent.

What I connect you to

  • Real estate contacts in Uluwatu and Canggu, browse current options on Bali Real Estate
  • Villa management through Balinest, my trusted external partner, once you own or rent
  • Honest guidance on areas, budgets, and what to watch out for before you commit
  • A warm introduction, not a cold listing, so you’re dealing with people I already trust

Best for Founders and investors who want to relocate to Bali or explore property here and don’t know who to go to. Already relocating and want the whole move handled, visa, legal, real estate, together? That’s Ascend Concierge above.

Bring Your World

Bring the philosophy into your organisation.

For companies, conferences, and teams who want Marina’s frameworks and network working inside their world, not just Marina’s.

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Bring the Philosophy In-House

Corporate Events & Speaking

Connection Creates Freedom™

Want me to speak at your event, or bring my networking framework into your company for a day? Book a keynote, a hands-on workshop, or a longer leadership program, built around your team, not a generic talk.

Built for HR, culture, and leadership decision-makers at companies, plus conference organisers, retreat hosts, and podcast hosts booking Marina to speak. Org-level buyer, not an individual founder.

Signature Topics

  • Strategic Relationship Building — networks that create trust, opportunity and long-term impact
  • Community-Led Leadership — how leaders build belonging, trust and high-performing cultures
  • Intentional Networking — practical skills to connect with purpose
  • Visibility & Personal Leadership — communicate your value, speak with confidence, lead with presence
  • Cross-Cultural Communication — build trust and understanding across cultures and global teams
  • Experience-Led Business & Event Strategy — design events and experiences that build community and grow businesses

Program Formats

Keynotes

30–45 minutes. Inspiring, high-impact talks that shift mindsets and spark action. From Rp 44,000,000 (USD $2,500).

Workshops

90 minutes – half day. Interactive sessions with tools, exercises and takeaways. From Rp 61,600,000 (USD $3,500).

Leadership Programs

Half day – multi-week. Deep-dive programs for teams, leaders and communities. From Rp 140,800,000 (USD $8,000).

The Connection Lab

Experience-based sessions. Immersive experiences that create real connections and lasting impact. Custom, from Rp 88,000,000 (USD $5,000).

Ideal audiences: real estate, hospitality & luxury, professional services, coworking & membership communities, sales teams, founder & entrepreneur communities, events & conference organisers, women’s leadership programs, and travel & lifestyle brands.

From Rp 44,000,000 (USD $2,500)

Starting price by format, above. Final quote reflects audience size and duration, from a single keynote to a multi-session leadership program.

Best for HR and leadership teams booking a workshop for their people, and conference organisers, retreat hosts, or podcast hosts booking Marina to speak.

Planning Something Larger?

See full event & retreat production capabilities →

Multi-day retreats, conferences, and off-site production, with a live cost calculator and tiered pricing.

Also Happening

Join a room before you book anything.

Workshops, masterminds, retreats, and networking evenings across Canggu, Uluwatu, and online. The lowest-commitment way to feel the ecosystem for yourself.

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A Snapshot of What We’ve Hosted

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Bali Roundtable 2026

50 invite-only founders and leaders · Erawan, Tabanan · March 2026

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Happy Money Intensive with Ken Honda

Full-day workshop · The Stones Hotel, Legian · February 2026

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Connect & Co-Create Immersion: Uluwatu

Full-day founder mastermind · Uluwatu · June 2026

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Joe Che Webinar: Bali Access

Online event for the global community · June 2026

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Power & Purpose: Connect & Co-Create

Signature founder gathering, captured by drone · Bali · October 2025

All events are curated and invitation-based. Apply to attend →

Why Ascend?

Most people spend years building the right network through trial and error.

Ascend gives you trusted access, to relationships, opportunities, and local knowledge, so you move faster.

Whether you’re relocating, growing a business, investing, or simply want the right people around you, the ecosystem helps you build relationships that create lasting opportunities.

Success isn’t about knowing more people. It’s about knowing the right people.

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