Internal Operations Team

Gabriel, currently in his fourth year pursuing a Computer Science degree at the University of San Diego, joins Montfort Ventures as our newest AI/ML Engineer. Gabriel’s specialization in machine learning exemplifies his dedication to mastering intricate algorithms and data analytics. With his extensive expertise, Gabriel emerges as an ideal candidate to bolster our internal ML systems, amplifying our capacity to facilitate seamless connections between our founders and vital venture capital resources.

Bryndis Lif Eiriksdottir, the Marketing and Events Coordinator, excels in creating engaging content, nurturing partnerships, and coordinating events. Her dedication ensures impactful marketing efforts and seamless collaboration with partners.

Xavier joins us from Visa where he works as a Business Associate on the corporate incubator team. His role involves employing a blend of quantitative and qualitative analysis to assess the desirability, viability, and feasibility of in-house ventures. An alum of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Xavier's academic journey centered around business and information systems and held the position of co-president at the Minority Business Student Alliance.

Carl J. Henry joins Montfort with a decade of sales, marketing, and strategic growth experience in Web3 and emerging tech. Recently instrumental in a major health tech acquisition, Carl now spearheads our Nordic market initiatives, focusing on Sweden as our startup scout.

As a research analyst, Andre coordinates with Montfort’s data team to turn complex data into actionable insights. Leveraging previous experience in VC sourcing and due diligence, he helps founders analyze key competitors and identify strategic investors with a high thesis fit. Andre graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a B.A. in Economics and a B.A. in Biology.

Celia Holubar is a startup fundraising associate at Montfort Ventures and will work directly with our startup founders in securing early-stage capital. Celia is based in New York and an alum of Virginia Tech University. Previously, Celia worked as a technical recruiter for Google.

Murphy Edson is an Executive Protection Agent who provides close protection and security for dignitaries, celebrities, and high-net-worth individuals. At Montfort Ventures, he works as a Competitive Intelligence Agent who conducts research on market trends and competitor activities. Previously, Murphy served four years as a U.S. Navy Corpsman, providing combat medical expertise and leadership for Sailors and Marines. He was awarded the title ‘Sailor of the Year’ in 2019.

Haley Brown is an investor relations associate at Montfort Ventures and will drive the growth of our investor relations focusing on early-stage VCs, Family Offices, and Angel Syndicates. Halet is based in San Diego and is an alum of Boston College. Previously, Haley worked as a finance associate at Brain Capital.

Yaroslav is a skilled Data Miner with a specialisation in sourcing investor data for the Investor Relations team. With extensive expertise in data scraping, data mining, data transfers, and the analysis of large data sets, John plays a pivotal role in ensuring that our team has access to accurate and comprehensive data. His technical proficiency and keen understanding of complex data structures enable him to extract valuable insights, driving informed decision-making and strategic planning for our clients.

Gedeon joins us as our inaugural AI Engineer and will be spearheading the creation of Montfort Venture's internal language models to pinpoint strategic investors for our clients. With a background in the Global Banking and Markets division at Goldman Sachs, Gedeon has honed his skills in implementing cutting-edge software solutions for financial advisory teams. A rising senior on the path to a Bachelor's degree in integrated Engineering from the University of San Diego, Gedeon brings a dynamic blend of expertise and innovation to our team.