TREASURY MANAGEMENT

Mike is a seasoned venture capitalist and a key figure in the technology and investment sectors. As a co-founder of Zilkha Venture Partners, he successfully sourced investments yielding returns of 5.8 times, placing the firm in the top 5 percentile as rated by Cambridge Associates. His extensive venture capital experience includes roles as a Venture Partner at DFJ/ePlanet I & II and Paladin Capital Group, where he contributed to deals generating over $50 billion in market value.

Mike’s leadership extends beyond venture capital; he has served as CEO, Chairman, or in C-suite positions across 12 companies. His tenure as Manager of the Controls Systems Group at Lockheed-Martin Palo Alto Research Lab spanned 15 years, emphasizing his deep technical and leadership expertise.

Additionally, Mike has been deeply involved in education and professional development. He served as an Adjunct Professor at Stanford School of Engineering and co-founded several executive education programs at Stanford Center for Professional Development, including the Idea to Market online program (I2M). He is also a Price-Babson Fellow in Entrepreneurship Education.

Educationally, Mike holds a BS/MS in Engineering Physics from Cornell University, an MSEE from Stanford University, and an Executive MBA cum laude from Pepperdine University. His aviation credentials include ATP Multi-Engine (ATPME), Certified Flight Instructor Airplane Instrument Multi-Engine (CFIAIME), and he has experience as a line instructor at Flight Safety International.

Chris is an experienced seasoned financial executive and entrepreneur with a 45-year track record in the global tech and life sciences sectors. As the CFO & Treasurer of a medical device company, he played a pivotal role in manufacturing and marketing innovative treatments for prostate and breast cancer. Chris also served as CFO & Treasurer for a cloud-based educational platform focusing on elder care, reflecting his diverse expertise in both healthcare and technology. His entrepreneurial spirit is evidenced by successfully starting and selling two tech companies, and his strategic financial skills were instrumental in negotiating significant transactions such as the sale of Adaptive Software and Core Oncology, as well as facilitating capital raises and joint ventures for companies like Ohana. Additionally, Chris has leveraged his deep industry knowledge as a partner in a hybrid fund-of-funds with Old Mutual in London, further enhancing his profile as a key player in tech and life sciences investments. 

Mihir Choksi is a seasoned finance professional with over 15 years of experience across multiple asset classes and a proven track record in trading, investment management and financial structuring. Notable for being named a Rising Star Trader in 2017 by TheTrade, Mihir has held senior roles such as Head of Trading, Director of Trading and Risk Manager. With extensive experience advising on valuation models for global clients, Mihir has assisted coverage on enterprise values of certain African telecoms, Canadian mining companies, and major European real estate firms. Known for multi-asset global trading across Europe, US and Asia, Mihir has also built a reputation for successful money management, physical commodity trading and complex problem-solving. Driven by passion for tackling financial challenges, Mihir continues to lead in high-level financial and risk advisory 

Nigel Taylor is a seasoned professional with over 30 years in private and public capital markets, serving as an ESG+D advisor with the European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD). His entrepreneurial ventures span media, technology, and manufacturing, with significant capital raising achievements including listings on the LSE, NYSE, NASDAQ, and Asian public markets. Nigel's international experience is complemented by successful ventures such as securing $20m for green energy projects in Asia, structuring a $100m private equity deal in the UAE, and leading major funding and restructuring projects across the globe, enhancing his reputation as a pivotal figure in global finance and development.