As an AI Consultant and Investor, I have been leveraging my deep understanding of AI and my two decades of experience in private equity to build a high-impact portfolio of AI-related VC investments, guide organizations on AI strategy, and innovate within the industry.My work primarily involves:AI Investing: As the anchor angel investor in Zindi, the leading African data scientist community, and a specialized content publisher that uses AI tools like ChatGPT, I have been actively contributing to the growth of AI-driven businesses.AI Consulting: Providing strategic AI consultancy to corporates and VC funds, I help them understand the commercial and tech aspects of AI and make informed decisions about AI investments and strategy.AI Strategy Development: Guiding organizations to bridge the gap between deep AI tech and C-suite decision-makers, I use my unique perspective to formulate actionable and impactful AI strategies.Non-Profit AI Initiatives: I am currently working on founding a non-profit AI foundation dedicated to the long-term application of AI in South Africa, aiming to contribute to the country's AI ecosystem.Continuous Learning and Innovation: I am committed to staying at the forefront of cutting-edge AI developments globally. My dedication to continuous learning has been recognized when I earned a bronze medal in a global Kaggle competition to predict Tokyo stock exchange price movements.I continue to seek opportunities to drive innovation in the AI field and look forward to building more synergies between AI and various industry sectors.

Consultant to in in house private equity business

Co-head of RMB Ventures, the in house private equity business of Rand Merchant Bank. Member of the bank's management board and investment committee.

Senior private equity transactor, responsible for sourcing, executing and managing private equity investments for RMB Ventures

Transactor for a mid market South African 3rd party private equity fund manager