Get to know the experts behind your investment journey.
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Ilayda
Managing DirectorThe driver of the TrendScout ship, Ilayda stands for empowerment and equal representation within the investment industry and beyond. In addition to her demanding day-to-day, Ilayda still enjoys looking into emerging trends, and seeking the latest opportunities in investment.
Specialist fields:
- Ethical Investment
- Impact Investment
- Augmented Reality (AR) Investment
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Dilan
Research ConsultantOne of TrendScout’s most creative minds, Dilan leads the way in researching and identifying new startups that best align with our own culture, values and standards. Dilan continually seeks answers to some of business’ most telling challenges, and follows companies’ journeys as they evolve and grow.
Specialist fields:
- Artificial Intelligence Investment
- Machine Learning Investment
- Short-term (3-5 years) Market Growth Analysis
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Mo
Senior ConsultantAn experienced industry consultant with experience in the financial and investment sector, Mo brings a vast range of knowledge and history to the TrendScout team. Alongside Adam, Mo leads the consulting team through investor- and founder-centric projects and continues to be hands-on with his contacts.
Specialist fields:
- Ethical Investment
- Machine Learning Investment
- Software Technology Investment
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Rodi
Research ConsultantA strong analyst and researcher, Rodi’s driven by finding investments in sustainable and conscious products and services. An active advocate for conscious investments, Rodi puts the people behind the startups at the forefront of his work, applying his love for philosophy to his every day.
Specialist fields:
- Sustainable Investment
- Software Technology Investment
- Short-term (3-5 years) Market Growth Analysis
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Adam
Senior ConsultantTrendScout’s second senior consultant, Adam specialises in investor and stakeholder relations. With a background in financial, real estate and commodity sectors, Adam most recently led a team in successfully raising for an AI software company that is now on PWC’s scale-up program.
Specialist fields:
- Financial Technology Investment
- Machine Learning Investment
- Software Technology Investment
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Salim
Data AnalystA Londoner through and through, Salim works as TrendScout’s in-house Data Analyst, concentrating specifically on social entrepreneurship and cutting-edge technology in investment. Salim’s analytical skills are currently being honed at UCL where he is studying a BSc in Computer Science.
Specialist fields:
- Financial Technology Investment
- Machine Learning Investment
- Software Technology Investment