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The People behind the BFS Network

THE BFS EXECUTIVE TEAM

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Julian Barnes

co-Founder & CEO, the bfs network

  • Advises founders & executives on growth strategy, profitability, and operational innovation, helping them build scalable, sustainable companies.
  • Led marketing teams at Velocity Sports Performance and Oasis Day Spa in NYC
  • Attorney at Merrill Lynch and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft
J.D., UNC at Chapel Hill School of Law
B.A., Tufts University
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Nt Etuk

co-Founder & Chairman, the bfs network

  • Founder & CEO of FitGrid, a a ground-breaking communication and connectivity platform for boutique fitness
  • Founder & Executive Chairman of DimensionU, creator of award-winning 3D educational video games
MBA from Columbia Business School
Beta Gamma Sigma, and Heffernan Award recipient
B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Cornell
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Mia Bjorkroos

cOO, the bfs network

  • Former Director of Education & Global Business Development at Piloxing, expanding training programs to over 90+ countries.
  • Educated 2,000+ fitness professionals and master educators across 20+ countries
B.S. in Kinesiology from California State University Northridge
13+ Vocational Fitness & Wellness Trainings
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THE BFS ADVISORY TEAM

[LP] Becky Cerroni

Becky Cerroni

  • Advisory leader for healthcare, fitness, and wellness businesses and their software platforms
  • Leads Front Row CEO LLC with a record of driving growth and operational excellence
  • Former President and CEO of PE-backed GoSaga, Inc.
  • Has led brands including LYMBR, Tone It Up, VIO Med Spa, and XPT Recover
  • Former CEO and Co-Owner of JoyRide Cycling + Fitness
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[LP] Jennifer Maanavi

Jennifer Maanavi

  • Growth-focused entrepreneur, fractional leader, and advisor with 20+ years in wellness and fitness
  • Co-founded Physique 57 and scaled it into a global boutique fitness and media brand
  • Proven track record driving revenue growth, operational efficiency, and premium client experiences
  • Partners with founders to streamline operations, increase revenue, and develop strong leadership teams
  • Sought-after speaker and Columbia Business School guest lecturer featured in leading media outlets
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BFS partners

Seran Coaching
Trusted Industry Consultants for implementation support
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