John has spent his career seeking to identify early stage, transformative opportunities.

Formerly chairman and co/founder of Montlake Capital and founder of Tara Capital in Geneva.

John oversaw the growth of Montlake from $3 million in assets to $10 billion.

Colly is a seasoned serial entrepreneur with a multifaceted career spanning over 20 years in the technology sector, marked by groundbreaking ventures in telecoms, education, and FinTech. Beyond technology, he has left an indelible mark as one of the pioneers of the hospitality industry in Ireland, demonstrating his versatility and innovative spirit.

Martin is a technology thought leader & cyber security expert with experience in the design, implementation & governance of large-scale IT Architecture.

Martin has built a financial institution system with total assets of €200+ billion.

Iskren is a seasoned leader with 10+ years of experience in telco, demonstrating a strong focus on delivery management and business development. He successfully drove growth and innovation as CEO & Co-Founder at top Bulgarian start-up IT firm DevTeam BG.

David is a Product Manager with experience delivering complex SaaS products across fintech, adtech, and compliance-driven domains. He has led end-to-end product delivery across multiple ventures, focusing on automation, internal tooling, and systems where data quality, accuracy, and operational trust truly matter.

Ferdia is our Junior Product Designer passionate about creating intuitive and user-focused experiences. A recent graduate of a four-year Product Design degree, Ferdia brings fresh perspectives and creative problem-solving skills to every project. He first worked with us during an internship, gaining hands-on experience in designing innovative solutions, and is now continuing his journey with HVL as part of the design team.