XENA’s vision, championed by Akhil Suresh, takes centre stage in the world of eCommerce. This conversation  reveals how embracing failure can be a powerful catalyst for innovation and growth.
By understanding the pitfalls and leveraging them for success, XENA is transforming the eCommerce landscape, turning obstacles into opportunities.

Matt Brown dives deep into the world of failures and lessons learned along the way from high-net-worth individuals.

XENA was founded by Akhil Suresh Nair in Louisville, KY. He was inspired to study the art of sales when he saw his dad, a brilliant scientist, struggle to bring a life-savings product to market.
Akhil studied entrepreneurship at Babson and worked with ecommerce companies at a consulting agency. When he saw the power software could bring to his clients, he set out to build it.

The Matt Brown Show is where business gets real. Hosted by South African entrepreneur and storyteller Matt Brown, the show dives into bold, no-fluff conversations with global founders, creators, and thought leaders. From eCommerce and tech to startups and storytelling, each episode unpacks the lessons, failures, and wins that drive modern business. Insightful, inspiring, and a little unconventional, this is business-talk for a new generation.
Whether you’re building your brand or chasing big ideas, The Matt Brown Show brings the mindset, strategies, and motivation to help you move with purpose and make impact.