Meet your U.S. market entry team.
At Tavola International, our team brings together global experience and U.S. business insight to help international founders establish, expand, and succeed in the American market.
Gabriel Malavolti, JD, LLM, CPA, CPCU
Chief Executive Officer
Gabe is an attorney, CPA, and financial advisor with deep expertise in international tax, real estate, and financial planning. A former PwC International Tax Manager, he helps global founders and investors structure cross-border strategies that align legal, tax, and financial goals under one integrated advisory platform.
Maria Sentic, CPA
Chief Operating Officer
Maria is a Croatian-speaking CPA with more than a decade of experience in international accounting and business process consulting. A graduate of Northwestern University, she helps global companies streamline U.S. operations, optimize financial performance, and ensure compliance through Tavola International’s unified accounting and advisory approach.
Jordain Malavolti, JD
Director of Risk Management
Jordain is an attorney and Director of Risk Management at Tavola International. Drawing on her legal background and HR expertise, she helps international clients navigate U.S. employment laws, compliance, and workforce strategy—building efficient, risk-managed teams that support sustainable global expansion.
Colin Picchietti
Advisor
With over a decade of experience managing financial liabilities and international credit risk for Fortune 500 institutions, Colin brings deep expertise in risk strategy and business analysis. A dual U.S.–Italian citizen with an MBA from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, he is passionate about helping European companies establish and grow their U.S. presence through strong financial and operational foundations.
Matthew Schumacher
Director of Sales
Matt brings over 15 years of global sales and business development experience to Tavola International, having worked with clients and partners across South Korea, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, China, Mexico, and India. His expertise in market strategy and international relationship management helps global businesses expand into the U.S. and build strong, lasting customer partnerships.
Briana Guevara
Marketing Manager
Briana is a fluent Spanish-speaking marketing professional who leads Tavola International’s brand and digital strategy. With a background in content strategy and digital marketing across financial and professional services, she creates educational content and resources that help foreign founders understand the U.S. market and grow with confidence.
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