Gergely Szabo is a visionary entrepreneur and hospitality expert who has successfully built multiple restaurant ventures, including Bamba Marha Burger Bar and Hoppá! Bistro, which has received Michelin recognition for four consecutive years.
Gergely Szabo
Founder of Zeora Hospitality, Restaurateur, Entrepreneur
Gergely Szabo is a visionary entrepreneur and hospitality expert who has successfully built multiple restaurant ventures, including Bamba Marha Burger Bar and Hoppá! Bistro, which has received Michelin recognition for four consecutive years.
His latest venture, Zeora Hospitality, is set to redefine the Middle Eastern hospitality sector by offering comprehensive consultancy services for restaurant operations and business development. With an extensive background in event planning, nightlife, and restaurant management, Gergely has been instrumental in transforming the hospitality landscape.
About this Episode
In this episode of The Matrix Green Pill Podcast, host Hilmarie Hutchison sits down with Gergely Szabo to discuss his entrepreneurial journey—from organizing events in Budapest to becoming a key player in Dubai’s hospitality industry. Gergely shares insights on building successful restaurant brands, navigating challenges in the F&B sector, and his decision to expand into the Middle East. He also delves into the challenges of running a consulting firm and the lessons he’s learned in the ever-evolving hospitality business.
“Don’t start without a clear financial and operational plan.”
Gergely Szabo
“One of the key lessons that I learned is to keep your head down and just do your job and do your thing. Don’t look backward, don’t look sidewards, just heads down and go in a straight line.”
Gergely Szabo
Show highlights

“Invest in the team. The team can make or break a business.”
Gergely Szabo
“One of the key differences between a successful business and an unsuccessful business is how quickly and how greatly you can react to problems.”
Gergely Szabo
Useful Links
Website :https://www.zeorahospitality.com/
Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/gergely-szabo-30216024a/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bambamarhaburger
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