Team
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Hassan Mehmood
Founder & Director
Hassan heads the Consulting Studio and Scaleup Advisory pillars with specializations in strategy, optimization and Finance Advisory. Passionate about solving strategic problems Hassan has advised business owners prepare for investment success. Prior to co-founding Carter Seven, Hassan worked at the Royal Bank of Canada within Wealth Management.
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Eugene Kouumdjieff
Technology Advisor
Eugene is the Founder and CEO of EK Ventures and Co-Founder of the acclaimed venture lab E-man. As an award-winning entrepreneur, investor and strategist, with a proven track record of success in the technology sector, Eugene continues to be a driving force for innovation. In 2022 Eugene was shortlisted for the ‘Best Startup UK’ award for exceptional performance in innovation, growth, management and societal impact in the incubators space.
Prior to joining the Carter Seven advisory board, Eugene’s career covered a wide range from health tech to gaming and the development of technological solutions for corporate brands such as Disney, Paramount, 20th Century Fox, National Geographic, Mastercard, The NHS and notable startups, Zoomdoc, Construo, JustPark and Wonga.
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Zaid Mobashir
Associate Director
Zaid supports the Consulting Studio pillar with a focus on financial analysis, research and project management. As an avid learner, Zaid has built up an insight driven technical skill set. Prior to joining Carter Seven Zaid worked within the asset management space and Fintech.