An established public and private market finance professional, CEO and technologist, with a strong background in institutional investing, asset management, and technology entrepreneurship. Previously CEO of Fusion Acquisition Corp. he merged with MoneyLion Inc. (NYSE:ML). He previously founded fintech company BetaSmartz - serving as its CEO and later Chairman - and medtech company Scalamed (having sold to Cardinal Health, Inc.). He was a reserve officer in the U.K.’s Royal Naval Reserve and holds a BA (Hons) and MA from the University of Oxford with further studies in Law at the University of London. He is a fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (F Fin) and a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (Chartered MCSI).

An established entrepreneur with a deep understanding of markets and market strategy, across sectors and tangible experience in real estate, infrastructure and economic development, with pioneering contributions including the introduction of ground-breaking opportunities in key emerging markets and engaging governments on macro-investment strategies and opportunities. With a background that has included a period as Political Secretary to a member of the (British) Cabinet during the late 1980s and early 1990s and later serving as an Equerry and Private Secretary in the Royal Household of the Sovereign of the United Kingdom, he has, for the past 24 years engaged exclusively in diverse business ventures, and brings a wealth of experience and extensive connections.

A former British Government Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) and previously Parliamentary Private Secretary to the British Defence Secretary and Foreign Secretary, he has a long Parliamentary career. Having first been elected to the House of Commons in 1983, he now sits as a member of the House of Lords, for life. He has played key roles in international relations and has also previously been knighted, prior to a peerage. He additionally has a background as a barrister and serving in public company board roles.

The founder of Nexus, a strategic communications firm, he brings a wealth of experience from his own military service, political knowledge and general business ventures. He graduated from the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, and has served as an infantry officer in the British Army. With a background in politics, he has held various roles and was elected to London borough government in 2006. He maintains strong links with the UK's Conservative Party, both through multi-generational and historical family ties and ongoing personal networks. He has a successful track-record engaging on government and commercial projects in diverse sectors and industries, both domestically and internationally.

A trailblazing entrepreneur and the CEO of Vapor IO, a pioneering edge computing company. He is recognized for his influential roles as the co-founder of the Open 19 Foundation, founding Executive Director of the Open Compute Project, and co-founder of OpenStack. With over 20 years of leadership in the telecom and data center industry, he has made major contributions to open-source hardware and cloud computing. His expertise spans various domains including business operations, government technology (instrumental in the creation of the US Government's definition of Cloud Computing), and enterprise architecture.

Angus is an experienced fund manager with over 30 years of experience in public and private markets. He was previouslyan investment advisor at Chavonne Capital Sa, leveraging his extensive experience to guide investment strategies and decisions. Prior to that he co-founded Eden Capital, the investment manager of Eden Capital Fund, serving as director responsible for operations, compliance, and client relationships. In this capacity, he ensured the firm adhered to regulatory standards while maintaining robust client relations and overseeing day-to-day operations. Other roles have included European small cap technology analyst at Fortune Equity Research (FER) and non-Japanese Asian Equity trading at Credit Suisse First Boston (CSFB) Hong Kong.

An Australian businessman and the chairman of Watermill Capital Partners, a private family office with social impact investments. He was previously the President, CEO, and owner of La Trobe Financial, a leading credit asset manager, acquired by BlackStone and Brookfield. He has received several accolades, including being named the Wealth Management Executive of the Year and the Financial Services CEO of the Year in Australia. He has a background in economics and econometrics, and he has served on various advisory committees and boards. He is chairman of the Australian Basketball Players Association (ABPA) and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD) and a Senior Fellow (Life) of the Financial Services Institute of Australia (Finsia). He was awarded the Medal of Order of Australia (OAM) for services to business and services to basketball.

An entrepreneur in developing markets and business, he is Chairman of a family enterprise that includes extensive holdings and African estates, as well as agricultural, energy and power generation businesses. With a background in financial services, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from the University of Buckingham and enjoys an extensive-reach network of industry leaders, across markets.

Grant is an accomplished senior executive with over 30 years of experience in corporate multinational and UK Government sectors. Specializing in innovative technical solutions, particularly in cloud-based environments, he has notably served as CEO of a defense-focused cloud IT services company. Grant's expertise in cyber, AI, and ML has been instrumental in delivering solutions to UK National Security and Defence clients. His roles at Amazon Web Services (AWS) have included Business Development Manager for National Security, Defence, Space, and Sustainability sectors, as well as leading the EMEA, UK National Security & Defence AWS Venture Capital Startup Innovation Accelerator programs. His further experience include Chief Information Officer and Head of Practice ICT at ForceSelect and MoD Software Client Leader at IBM UK. Grant is a former Lieutenant Colonel in the British Army and spent a number ofyears at Joint Forces Command.

Grant is a Fellow of the British Computer Society, a Chartered IT Professional, and is an advisor to the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Industry 100. His education includes a PGDip in Advanced Information Systems from Cranfield University and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.

Senior intelligence professional and former Senior Executive at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) before joining BAE Systems as the Vice President, Deputy General Manager of Network Systems and later COO of High PerformanceTechnologies, Inc. and Senior Vice President at L-1 Identity Solutions. She previously served as Deputy Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and as Deputy Director for Science and Technology at the CIA as the senior technical advisor to the Director of Central Intelligence. During this time Joanne played a significant role in the creation of In-Q-Tel, the CIA’s not-for-profit venture capital firm. Other roles at the CIA included Director of Congressional Affairs, Deputy Director of the Resource Management Office, and Director of Program Analysis of the Community Management Staff. She spent a number of years on assignment to the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) as Director of Legislative Affairs and a Program Manager. She was awarded the CIA's Distinguished Intelligence Medal, the National Intelligence Medal of Achievement, and received the Director’s Award in recognition of extraordinary service.

Rich is an experienced operator in both government and commercial domains across technology, analytics, operations, programmatics, and management. Known for his expertise in technology innovation, risk, and change management, Rich has a proven track record of driving progress and innovation. He was formerly Global Head, National Security and Space Startups for AWS Worldwide Public Sector and previously held impactful roles at HawkEye Systems and Booz Allen & Hamilton. A former officer in the US Army, Rich holds a BA from the University of Southern California.

Niklas is an accomplished professional who began his career in private equity and investment banking. At Goldman Sachs, he rose to the role of Associate, advising on healthcare, consumer, and AI transactions, including M&A and corporate finance. His achievements include key engagements like the equity investment in AI company BenevolentAI and the IPOs of Autolus Therapeutics (NASDAQ: AUTL) and MorphoSysAG (FSE: MOR). He later excelled in corporate development at MorphoSys, where he co-led early-stage VC investments and was integral in a substantial acquisition. He is a PhD candidate and research associate in innovation and entrepreneurship at RWTH Aachen University, holding a BSc in General Management from EBS Business School.

Gregory is a seasoned technology leader with extensive experience spanning government, commercial, and startup sectors. His expertise includes building and managing dynamic teams and technical solutions in areas such as analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), cybersecurity, cryptography, key management, and cloud technologies.

In his distinguished career, Gregory has held pivotal roles in major organizations. He served as the AI/ML, cybersecurity, and quantum Computing lead for AWS Worldwide Public Sector, focusing on Venture Capital and Startups. Prior to this, he was the Chief Solutions Architect and Founder at several innovative companies, including FUTURA Cyber, Semper Fortis Solutions, Flex Analytics, and Air Fusion Inc. His tenure at In-Q-Tel was marked by his contribution as the Senior Director of Systems Integration Outreach.

Gregory's academic credentials are equally impressive. He earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Florida and an MBA from George Washington University. During his time at GWU, he also contributed as a Graduate Teaching Fellow in the School of Government and Business Administration, further solidifying his expertise in both the academic and professional realms.

Teresa is a distinguished leader with over 30 years in the intelligence community and private sector and has been pivotal in national security mission evolution. After a number of years in the private sector, Teresa returned to the CIA as the first Director of Digital Futures in the CIA's Directorate of Digital Innovation, she established critical partnerships with the private sector, accelerating technology adoption for intelligence missions. Her significant roles include service in the CIA as well as Salesforce’s Vice President of National Security Programs She has also founded and managed a number of consulting businesses focussed on leading digital innovation and change management initiatives in the national security community. She was awarded the CIA's Distinguished Intelligence Medal and Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal. Additionally, Teresa's earlier career involved technical analysis and senior management at the CIA. During her tenure she participated in and led multiple transformation-related task forces and programs aimed at modernizing the business of intelligence, including the development of the first Directorate of Intelligence strategic plan. She conceptualized and led an innovative initiative aimed at aligning fragmented intelligence production processes into a secure, web-based, collaborative, real-time production environment. Teresa served on the White House Commission on the Intelligence Capabilities of the United States Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction. She has served on multiple corporate boards, and invested in and mentored several emergent technology companies.

A distinguished British politician who represented East Devon in the House of Commons from 2001-2019. A former Minister of State for Northern Ireland and subsequently Minister of State at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office with responsibility for the Americas, Latin America, Asia and Asia Pacific regions. He served in the Grenadier Guards and subsequently in a number of roles in the Art world and business. He has been Non Executive Chairman and Director of a number of publicly listed companies. He is currently Deputy Chairman of the Commonwealth Enterprise & Investment Council. He was made a Privy Councillor in 2011 and Knighted in 2016.  He was elevated to the House of Lords in 2022. He is married to Sasha, daughter of The Rt Hon Sir John Nott KCB who served in Margaret Thatcher’s first Government as Secretary of State for Defence. They have two daughters.

James is a seasoned investor and corporate leader with deep interests and investments in diverse fields such as Quantum, Artificial Intelligence, Space, CyberSec, Machine Learning, Internet of Things, Drones, Enterprise Infrastructure, and Autonomous Vehicles. His professional journey, spanning across different continents and industries, uniquely positions him at the intersection of finance, defense, and technology. He is an officer in the Australian Army where he specialises in Capability Development. James was an investment banking director at VCA Partners / LightHorse Group, a leading defense and national security investment house in Sydney. Additionally, he is a senior partner at Gilmour Space Technologies, an Australian-based rocket company innovating in the field of low-cost small satellite launch vehicles. James holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a specialisation in International Business from the University of Sydney, is a Graduate of Applied Finance at Macquarie University, and holds management courses in Private Equity and Venture Capital from Harvard Business School. He has also completed the Company Directors Course at the Australian Institute of Company Directors, focusing on Company Ethics and Director's Responsibilities. He is a fellow of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute.

An accomplished finance professional and operator with expertise in M&A, portfolio management, and technology investments both in the public and private markets. He has held key roles at Calaveras Capital, BNY Mellon wealth management, E*TRADE Financial and the US Trade and Development Agency. His experience extends to service at Board level, including as audit committee chair and company investment committees and advisory. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst Charterholder with a BA in International Relations (Syracuse University) and an MBA from the Darden School (University of Virginia).

Kaspar Varmuza is a multifaceted professional with a decade of experience as an officer in the British Army's Grenadier Guards. His role encompassed strategic planning, operations, and defense liaison for the UK Government. He notably coordinated key UK ceremonial military operations and was involved in high-level planning and response during the COVID-19 crisis. Kaspar holds a BA in Architecture from Oxford Brookes University and attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. His transition to technology-focused private equity is underpinned by qualifications in PRINCE2 and CFA Investment Management, reflecting his broad skill set in managing complex, high-profile projects and clients.

Sir Ben Wallace is a distinguished British politician who represented Lancaster and Wyre (2005-2010) and Wyre and Preston North (2010-2024) in the House of Commons. He served as the UK’s Secretary of State for Defence from 2019 to 2023, where he oversaw key defence initiatives, including leading the UK’s response to the Ukraine conflict and delivering the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). He also played a pivotal role in establishing the UK National Cyber Force and shaping NATO collaborations. Prior to his political career, Sir Ben served as a Captain in the Scots Guards. He was knighted in 2024.