Simon is an American-British entrepreneur with experience in financial markets (Standard Chartered Bank) and academia. Simon started to buy and build data businesses in 2014, building them sustainably in 8 countries, he now lives in Virginia, USA, with his wife and daughter. Simon is English, speaks 4 languages (6 on a good day!). He is an alumnus of University College London (BA (Hons), MA), the University of Edinburgh (PGDip by Research), the University of Exeter (M.Ed) and the University of Cambridge, and is recipient for a scholarship in Artificial Intelligence from the UK's EPSRC. In his spare time he enjoys music, sports documentaries, scuba diving and traveling. He is a member of the Technology, Innovation and Operations Committee of the Institute for Portfolio Alternatives.
Mark Dempsey has almost 20 years of regulatory and compliance executive experience. He worked at the regulator FINRA and served as the CCO for Navy Federal Investment Services, Navy Federal Credit Union’s investment arm as well as compliance leadership at MissionSquare. He has consulted the last five years focused on private fund managers and investment advisers. Mark has served as an outsourced chief compliance officer for four private fund managers (liquid strategies and VC) and has provided ongoing consulting to over a dozen of additional investment advisers and private fund managers. With his combination of compliance, regulatory, AML, venture capital, digital assets experience, and location in DC, he is unique in his abilities to mitigate and communicate complex regulatory issues and interact with regulators.
Roselle is an accomplished professional who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from the University of Science and Technology of the Southern Philippines. She possesses 14 years experienc in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry. Roselle has a passion for cooking and loves to travel to experience different cuisines.
Joshua brings more than 18 years of experience in operations and workforce management to the Global AI Internet Freedom Fund. His knowledge of BPO encompasses customer and technical support and includes management and supervision of teams. Born in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, Joshua studied at Xavier University Ateneo de Cagayan and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting. His other passion is fashion design and he has showcased his designs internationally, as well as enjoying playing volleyball and working out.
John Curle is a financial executive and Certified Public Accountant with more than 20 years of experience in financial management, enterprise risk, accounting policy, and governance across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. His career includes leadership roles with Ernst & Young, Smithbucklin, the Peterson Institute for International Economics, the Federal Reserve Board, Freddie Mac, and Deloitte. John has advised executive leadership and boards on financial strategy, internal controls, enterprise risk management, investment oversight, and regulatory compliance. He has led complex financial operations, implemented governance and control frameworks, and managed accounting and reporting for organizations ranging from global financial institutions to mission-driven nonprofits. John holds an MBA from the University of Oxford's Saïd Business School and bachelor's degrees in Accounting & Finance and Italian from James Madison University. He is a licensed CPA in Virginia.
Nkanyiso has 8 years of experience in enterprise networking and is an expert in AWS networking infrastructure solutions. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Technology and an Associate's degree in Computer Information Systems. Nkanyiso has a deep understanding of how to architect scalable and resilient systems on AWS, how to automate network infrastructure and excels at helping organizations migrate their infrastructure to the cloud by optimizing their networks for performance and security. Nkanyiso is (currently!) based in San Jose, Costa Rica, where he lives with his family. In his spare time, he enjoys playing soccer, chess, and exploring the outdoors.
Jhucel is a Junior Data Plane & API Operations Analyst who helps operate and support the systems that move data between core business platforms, with a focus on reliability, visibility, and operational execution across production APIs and cloud workflows. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and brings experience in project management and account management, with strong exposure to data center environments and IT solutions. Currently based in the Philippines, she enjoys travelling, playing sports, and exploring new technologies.
Andrew is a Senior Full Stack Engineer with more than 8years of experience building software platforms across web, mobile, cloud, and enterprise environments. His work spans fintech, SaaS, e-commerce, CRM and ERP systems, artificial intelligence, blockchain, logistics, and IoT, giving him a broad perspective on how technology can solve complex business and operational challenges. He specializes in React, TypeScript, Node.js, Laravel PHP, Flutter, AWS, API integrations, and DevOps. Throughout his career, Andrew has designed scalable application architectures, developed secure backend services, delivered cross-platform mobile applications, automated deployment pipelines, and integrated complex third-party systems. He is known for combining strong technical execution with practical problem-solving, turning ambitious ideas and business requirements into reliable, production-ready solutions. Andrew is an AWS Certified Developer – Associate and brings particular strength in cloud-native development, system integration, application modernization, and end-to-end product delivery. He is equally comfortable refining user experiences, designing backend infrastructure, troubleshooting critical production issues, and helping teams make sound technical decisions. Based in Bulacan, Philippines, Andrew enjoys exploring emerging technologies, experimenting with AI-powered products, and developing ideas that have the potential to grow into meaningful, scalable businesses.