Dynamic marketing firm AA Power Marketing, co-founded by entrepreneurial siblings Diana and Norberto Abreu, has unveiled a high-profile partnership with Eberlin Biocosmetic — a respected Spanish skincare company with over 40 years of experience and operations in 22 international markets.

The agreement marks Eberlin Biocosmetic’s first official move into the UK, with AA Power Marketing set to lead brand localisation, strategic positioning, and education initiatives. The partnership aims to help British skincare professionals seamlessly integrate Eberlin’s innovative homecare systems into their offerings, delivering enhanced client outcomes while increasing revenue potential.

“We’re thrilled to introduce Eberlin Biocosmetic to the UK,” said Diana Abreu, Co-Founder of AA Power Marketing. “Their science-backed formulas and holistic philosophy bring something truly special to the professional beauty space. Our mission is to help Eberlin resonate with UK professionals and consumers alike while equipping clinics and salons with the tools to thrive.”

AA Power Marketing’s role will include developing a robust training structure aligned to UK industry needs, crafting distinct brand messaging for the local audience, and empowering beauty professionals through a well-supported integration of Eberlin’s systems and principles.

Eberlin Biocosmetic CEO Fernando Lareu reinforced the brand’s dedication to understanding each new market: “With over 40 years of history and presence in 22 countries, Eberlin Biocosmetic has always made it a priority to adapt to the culture and business style of each market.

“In the UK, we’ve entrusted AA Power Marketing to guide our integration, as they deeply understand both the consumer mindset and the professional beauty landscape. Through this partnership, we are confidently aligning our products and services to local needs, helping beauty professionals increase their service value and sales through high-quality, results-driven skincare.

“This collaboration offers us the fastest, most effective route to enter the UK market with the right marketing, education, and sales approach from day one.”

Bringing together Eberlin’s decades of scientific expertise with AA Power Marketing’s forward-thinking approach to brand growth, the partnership sets the stage for a strong and sustainable launch in the UK’s dynamic professional beauty sector.

High-Velocity Startups has teamed up with Fusion Flow Software in a strategic partnership to boost the global rollout of AI-powered tools and advisory services for enterprise clients.

Under the new alliance, High-Velocity Startups (HVS) will play a central role in helping Fusion Flow scale its AI Booster platform — a system aimed at identifying areas where enterprises can improve efficiency and reduce costs. Meanwhile, Fusion Flow will provide robust infrastructure, DevOps expertise, and compliance tools to strengthen HVS’s rollout of its flagship Velocity OS™: a suite of productivity apps built to guide entrepreneurs through the process of launching and growing businesses.

Fusion Flow has earned a strong reputation in the AI space and was recently named by CIOCoverage as one of the “10 Best Enterprise Resource Planning Companies to Watch 2024–25”. As a Microsoft Partner, the firm focuses on guiding large-scale organisations through the complexities of AI transformation.

Speaking on the High-Velocity Startups Podcast, Fusion Flow Founder Diego Araujo said: “My mission is to help as many companies as possible transition to an AI-led world, where the difference between surviving or dying will hinge on their ability to adapt. This partnership with High-Velocity Startups brings together enterprise strength and startup agility in a way that helps us scale that mission faster.”

Together, the two companies aim to deliver the best of both worlds — combining cutting-edge enterprise AI infrastructure with practical, startup-oriented tools to make the AI transition easier and more impactful.

McKinsey indicates the majority of businesses scaling past the early-stage phase embed AI into their core operations, with PwC noting in April that AI may boost global economic output by 15% over the next ten years. In the next five years, McKinsey predicts 70% of business activities could be automated. The founders of Fusion Flow and HVS are betting on AI and automation not because leading industry analysts tell them to, but rather in a world where 90% of startups fail, they are betting on AI for themselves and their clients to run at high velocity.

Business Offer Refiner™ Launch

At a recent business coaching session run by Nana Prempeh of the Masters of Influence Academy, Raihan delivered a webinar on moving from offers to automation, unveiling early access to the Business Offer Refiner™. Officially launching in May, the Business Offer Refiner™ by High-Velocity Startups will provide:

• An AI-powered system to create client-ready business offers in under an hour.
• Immediate export of professional mini-proposals, “irresistible offer” snapshots, and optional add-ons like tailored resumes and directory listings.
• Support for contractors, service providers, and startup founders aiming to monetise ideas faster and more reliably.

Business Offer Refiner™ is the first of multiple Velocity OS™ modules, each designed to remove early business friction and accelerate go-to-market success for small businesses and solopreneurs.

Strengthening Ecosystem Ties

At the Rare Founders Demo Day on 25 April in London, Raihan Islam, Principal Advisor at High-Velocity Startups, met with Nick Papaliakos Athanasiou, co-founder of Neverleft. In addition to Raihan advising Nick and his team, HVS will also provide software testing automation support to Neverleft, helping strengthen product development and user experience.

During the event, Raihan also reconnected with Montasser Chebbah, co-founder of OnlyFounders, “The App that matchmakes Founders with CoFounders”. Raihan committed to joining the mentorship part of the app’s community, reinforcing HVS’s ties to leading early-stage founders and Raihan’s commitment to acting as a mediator in co-founder disputes.

In April, High-Velocity Startups sponsored the launch of the Utopia Feni art display “VA DESH” by Raeesah Islam. Launched on 12 April and run for a week in London, the exhibition marked the beginning of a collaboration that will help bring the Business Offer Refiner™ to the UK and US markets.

Since May, HVS has also been developing custom automations for key clients like Korbis, integrating communications and information systems across busy concrete construction operations.

These developments build upon the STRIVE™ Accelerator program, which has been supporting the fitness tech startup Jim and its founder Isham Broer through a £2,000 grant and advisory support to build out its AI-powered MVP.

Aligned on Economic Transformation through Automation

While each company serves different markets, Fusion Flow and HVS are in sync when it comes to AI and automation.

Commenting on the partnership with Fusion Flow, Raihan said: “I’m thrilled to be partnering with Diego and his team. They’re not just creating cutting-edge AI solutions for enterprises. They’re operating at the bleeding edge. Their focus on innovation as the top priority is exactly the kind of forward momentum the market needs. I’m proud to align with that vision, because AI and automation aren’t optional anymore — they’re going to transform the entire economy.”

To learn more about Velocity OS™ and the Business Offer Refiner™, visit www.highvelocitystartups.com/velocity-os.

Once written off as a school dropout, Nicky Wallis is now at the forefront of a major shift in UK business leadership. As the Founder and Director of TEAL Learning Solutions, she’s pioneering a bold, human-focused approach to developing leaders—one built on lived experience and resilience rather than corporate theory.

In an era where burnout, absenteeism and high staff turnover are draining British businesses of billions annually, Wallis’s emotionally intelligent leadership strategies offer a powerful alternative. Her tailored training initiatives have helped organisations halve attrition rates and nurture talent all the way to the boardroom, earning her reputation as a change-maker in the corporate sphere.

But Wallis’s rise didn’t begin in a boardroom—it started in the chaos of an unsettled childhood.

At the age of 12, her formal education was abruptly interrupted when she was removed from school and relocated first to India, then Canada. These formative years, marked by instability and disconnection, forced her to rely on books and self-study. “I was desperate to understand people,” Wallis recalls. “What drives their choices? Why do they behave the way they do?” Her curiosity for human psychology became the foundation of her future calling.

Although she adapted well to her new environment in Canada, the gaps in her education ultimately prevented her from graduating. At 19, she returned to the UK on her own, without a support system or clear direction. By 23, she was a mother. But soon, the desire for more than family life reignited her ambition. A casual suggestion from a friend to work part-time in hospitality would set her on a new trajectory.

Within six months, Wallis had climbed the ranks to Assistant Manager. By 30, she was running three restaurants as General Manager, turning around failing locations and gaining a reputation as “The Manager-Making Machine” for her ability to build high-performing teams. One of her biggest triumphs saw her lead a struggling restaurant from a 26% decline to a 32% uplift in performance.

Her fascination with human dynamics soon opened doors beyond hospitality. At The Restaurant Group, she oversaw training for 27 brands at UK airports, crafting development programmes under intense operational pressure. Later, at Gaucho, she designed a company-wide academy that turned kitchen porters into head chefs and area managers into company leaders—proving her core belief that anyone can learn to lead.

Yet her ascent wasn’t without personal setbacks. “The personal hurdles I’ve faced have actually been my greatest teachers,” Wallis shares. “They gave me perspective, empathy, and creativity; qualities that shape my work every day.”

In June 2023, Wallis founded TEAL Learning Solutions with a mission to give back to the industry that once empowered her. TEAL delivers bespoke, emotionally intelligent leadership training that addresses today’s toughest workplace challenges—whether generational divides, mental health, or team retention. Top-tier hospitality brands like Sushi Samba and Coya are already among its growing client base.

Unlike many leadership providers still relying on theory-heavy models, Wallis champions action-driven transformation. Whether she’s hosting European bootcamps or consulting leadership teams on recruitment strategy, her approach is grounded in the principle that people—not profit margins—are the most powerful asset a business can cultivate.

“We’re not just creating better leaders,” says Wallis. “We’re helping individuals understand themselves, build empathy, and drive meaningful change.”

Nicky Wallis’s story proves that the most unconventional beginnings can still produce remarkable success. From leaving school early to leading a national leadership revolution, her journey is a rallying cry for businesses to embrace empathy, purpose, and potential.