The Royal Chair live with Federico Hu

Guess the Business: Federico “Panda Boi” Hu’s Royal Chair Ignites Entrepreneurial Discovery at Web Summit Rio 2026

Federico “Panda Boi” Hu, a prominent influencer with over 62 million YouTube subscribers, hosted “The Royal Chair” at Web Summit Rio 2026. This interactive segment challenged him to guess audience members’ professions in two minutes, while also offering insights into his journey as a top content creator.

Mr. Hu shared his first viral video was a social experiment in Turkey, giving flowers to men. He noted that gaining the initial 1,000 subscribers is the hardest, while maintaining millions requires consistent flow and adaptation in content creation.

Renato from Peru, based in Rio, presented “Renato Rio Tour,” an online travel business operated with his wife for global reach. Leveraging 15 years in hospitality, Renato also introduced inclusive tours for atypical families, generating significant interest.

Monalisa Medeiros from Sao Paulo showcased Delist.com.br, her three-year-old online startup with ten employees. While Mr. Hu guessed marketing, Monalisa clarified her platform connects Brazilian startups with investors for fundraising, preparing them to navigate the venture capital market effectively.

Nurbanu from London, UK, introduced Nuri AI, a year-old online business. Her solution caters to neurodiverse minds, including those with ADHD, focusing on enhancing productivity for students and early career professionals.

Nuri AI’s unique approach involves emotional regulation. It gauges a user’s emotional state, even using music, to determine appropriate tasks. This method helps manage their nervous system, optimizing workflow for neurodiverse individuals.

Professor Doctor Preen Somani, from London, UK, shared her global business in events and public speaking. Her London Organization of Skills Development (LOSD) partners with top universities like Cambridge, Oxford, and Harvard, empowering individuals worldwide.

LOSD offers public speaking training, confidence building, and publishing services. Professor Somani, a decorated pageant winner (Mrs. India 2021, Mrs. Enigma World 2022, Mrs. India Global 2025), encouraged networking and highlighted Web Summit’s platform.

Nihey from Sao Paulo presented Auto Clipper, a two-year-old online “software as a service” with five employees. Auto Clipper converts long-format videos into short, vertical clips for social media platforms like TikTok, a useful tool for creators.

The session concluded with Federico Hu expressing gratitude for his first visit to Brazil and the audience’s participation. The “Royal Chair” segment successfully highlighted diverse entrepreneurial ventures and the innovative spirit at Web Summit Rio 2026.