Elevate Your Entrepreneurial Journey with our Expert Advisors

Anthony Habra

Executive Coach Solutions architect

Embark on a focused entrepreneurial journey with Anthony—a seasoned executive, coach, and solutions architect known for shaping future leaders. He has advised MBA ventures at Cornell and Queen’s and brings 25 years in aerospace, energy, and technology, commercializing software, leading complex programs, and aligning teams to clear business outcomes.

Anthony’s coaching fosters entrepreneurship and unlocks opportunities for scholars and founders. His hands-on, pragmatic style helps people navigate emerging technologies and turn strategy into results. Beyond startups, he delivers engineering services and builds innovative software and product solutions globally – always centered on customer value, ROI, and measurable impact.

Solutions Architect

Anthony designs practical, open, portable systems that complement existing tools – making operations simpler, safer, and faster. When conditions change, clear next steps appear. He delivers end to end: define the problem and success metrics, align stakeholders, craft site- and enterprise-fit architecture, plan for reliability and data quality, and build on open standards to keep solutions portable. He leads with human-centered design and pairs delivery with training, governance, and a durable operating model. The result: deployment-agnostic, scalable, low-lock-in, balancing speed, safety, and long-term maintainability.

Hands-On Guidance

Anthony advances AI, computer vision, and machine learning – and embeds them in clear, practical business strategy. His experience spans market-driven product innovation, agile delivery, IT strategy, and program leadership. He is fluent in enterprise CRM, BI/analytics, and agile tooling, and has led 40+ initiatives from geoscience platforms to AI-enabled engineering and enterprise data/security systems.

Transformative Coaching

Choosing Anthony means a mentor who sharpens thinking and speeds progress. He blends admissions insight with real-world execution, pushing students and founders to deliver their best work, communicate clearly, and decide wisely. The result is confidence through competence—whether aiming for top programs, building a venture, or modernizing operations with people-first tech.

Anthony pairs executive judgment with solutions-architecture depth to make strategy real. Connect to explore coaching or request a demo of his practical, technology-led approach.

Marina Flores

Innovation Coach

Marina is a bilingual (Spanish and English) Hydrogeologist with over ten years of combined experience across technical consultancy, commercial environments, and mentoring in both business and scientific contexts. After spending 15 years in the UK, she is now based in Mendoza, Argentina, bringing a globally informed perspective shaped by her work and studies in the UK and Europe. Her professional background spans retail operations, and seven years in environmental, civil engineering and mining consultancy, where she has specialised in groundwater studies, and the use of digital tools in geoscience.

Innovation & Impact

Marina is passionate about supporting students and researchers in shaping their ideas into viable, well-structured ventures. Her mentoring approach is coaching-oriented and grounded in real-world experience, helping early-stage innovators define goals, assess feasibility, and navigate the space between academia and industry with confidence. Marina draws on her commercial acumen and project management experience to guide others in developing not only technical solutions, but also the soft skills required to lead change in complex, interdisciplinary settings.

Mentorship & Modernization

In a rapidly evolving landscape where technology outpaces traditional learning curves, Marina emphasises the importance of critical thinking, adaptability, and informed decision-making. She works to empower the next generation of professionals with the tools and mindset to assess emerging technologies, such as AI, based on context, purpose, and long-term value. Through thoughtful mentorship and practical insight, she helps students and researchers move from abstract ideas to impactful, grounded innovation.

Innovation & Impact

Mentorship & Modernization

Marina Flores

Innovation Coach

I want to thank the IVY Advisor team a lot. They really helped me get into Cornell University. They looked closely at my school record, gave me good advice on writing a strong personal statement, and practiced interviews with me. This made my application better and gave me the confidence to do well. Anthony really cared about my success, and our coaching relationship went beyond just advice. They were a great partner in helping me reach my academic goals

Louise A.

Law Student

I am grateful for Anthony’s dual role as my business coach and a key member of our board. His guidance significantly contributed to our startup’s success, achieving break-even sales quickly. Anthony’s strategic vision, steadfast support, and dedication were crucial in navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship. I appreciate the transformative impact he’s had on our business, and I highly recommend his expertise for top-notch business guidance.

Johnny H.

Tech Entrepreneur

I am incredibly thankful for the invaluable guidance and crash courses provided by Anthony in business management. His expertise was pivotal in defining a robust marketing and pricing strategy for the successful launch of our new electronic component products in the North American market. Anthony delivered comprehensive and actionable insights, empowering our team with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complexities of the business landscape. I highly recommend their crash courses to anyone seeking strategic expertise for a successful market entry.

Said K.

Business Development Manager

I am immensely grateful for Ivy Advisors’ expert guidance, which played a pivotal role in my successful admission to the Queen’s University Master’s in Management Analytics program. Their tailored support in crafting a compelling application and conducting insightful mock interviews not only boosted my confidence but also made a significant impact on my academic journey.

William W.

Data Scientist

I want to say a big thank you to Anthony for helping me get into the Executive MBA program at the University of Edinburgh. He spent a lot of time with me, doing practice interviews and giving me great advice on choosing the best program. With his help, I got into the program, and I really appreciate all he did for me. I highly recommend Anthony to anyone who needs help with their education and career.

M.Y

Program Manager