Kevin is a dual-qualified barrister and solicitor with extensive experience in corporate law, including M&A and IPOs. He has worked in private practice and in-house in the UK, US, China, Hong Kong, and Russia. He currently serves as an independent non-executive director on various boards and is an advisor for startups, helping them achieve strategic goals and scale. Kevin is also dedicated to promoting sustainable practices and championing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Marquis, a seasoned entrepreneur and three-time founder, brings a wealth of experience, having successfully operated three businesses. His primary focus is identifying and guiding underestimated founders to help them scale their enterprises. Marquis is dedicated to supporting these entrepreneurs in achieving their goals. With over a decade of experience as an entrepreneur and startup founder, he plays a pivotal role in managing our deal flow and investment portfolio.

Ammar seasoned startup founder with 20+ years of experience, specializing in dyslexia detection and IT solutions. I thrive on creating and scaling ventures that tackle social and educational challenges. Notably, Ammar founded Dlexia.com, which was acquired by a leading AI tech company in under a year. Hid dyslexic thinking and entrepreneurial spirit has guided him in providing valuable business solutions across diverse sectors, including personal development, sales, and entrepreneurship. 

Carrie, with 25+ years at Intel and as an IBM Partner in deep tech, ventured into Sustainability. Leading teams in Supply Chain and e-commerce in 1998, she handled over $1bn in orders by 1999. Carrie drove Quote to Cash automation, digital transformation, and chaired the EMEA Intel Parent Network. At IBM, she delivered solutions for consulting, ran sales and engineering teams, and launched Intel's IoT Ignition Labs. Living in the Cotswolds, she's passionate about tech's positive impact, sustainability, and SMEs. Carrie also teaches at Said Business School, Oxford University, focusing on Strategy, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainability.

Kris, an esteemed startup expert, has mentored in renowned ecosystems like Raise Ventures, Black Valley, Diversity-X, Carbon13, and NeoITO. His impactful guidance has led early-stage startups to secure £50m, with four advancing to Series A rounds. As Chief Sales Officer (US), he drove a startup to a £100m exit, adding 100k subscribers in a year. Kris co-founded Magic Sauce Online, an innovative platform aligning undervalued entrepreneurs with investors. With 60+ hours of curated learning material, he showcases deep insight into the startup landscape.

Christabel, Head of Operations at Diversity-X, boasts a decade-long career in top financial and legal firms, including Allen & Overy, Hogan Lovells, Planet Payment, and FNZ. Her expertise extends to serving as Chief of Staff in FinTech, driving business growth. As Founder and CEO of SideSparkz, she established it as a premier virtual assistant platform for startups, providing on-demand, high-quality support. Under her guidance, SideSparkz has become the go-to platform for pre-vetted experts, significantly contributing to the growth of numerous startups.