Meet the daphnipolitans

Former-CEO and Co-founder of Captain Train. International Director of Trainline.

- Deputy CEO: managing partner in asset management, strategy definition and implementation (marketing, sales, processes, risk management, fund management, etc) - Chief Investment Officer Alternatives & Global Credit: €10bn AUM at the peak; responsible for P&L, risk, operations, product development, business units strategy and operations - Professional Investor on Corporate Assets for 13 years: AUM growth €150mln to €3bn, 7,5% net annualized return over the period 2002-2013 - Independent Board Member In my various positions, and especially as a business leader, I demonstrated my ability to have a vision, share it and obtain support to implement it. As an Investor and a CIO, I stand out as a stress resilient decision maker, solving rapidly complex situations. I particularly like to create/ develop and grow businesses, dealing with associated challenges: culture, recruiting, positioning, marketing, customer knowledge, innovation, new business models etc Areas of expertise: - Investment / investment solutions: equities/credit/alternatives/ private equity/ private debt/fintech - Liquid Alternatives - Strategic thinking / business plan elaboration and implementation - Managing for value: p&l, cash flows, process optimizations, etc - Negotiation: contracts, partnerships, all types of deals/ situations - Organic and external growth - Specific sector knowledge: financial services, energy - New areas of business development - digital and fintech impact (started in 2000 within the LabMorgan)

Global growth-stage investor. Overseeing investments and portfolio for NGP in Europe. My focus is on digital health and mobile consumer services. I’m looking to invest in already viable business models with a track record of success and revenues. Have invested in Clue, Lifesum, Babbel, MAG Interactive (MAGI), Grand Cru, Yogaia, Omnidrone, Moovit, Drivy, GetYourGuide, Fyber (sold to RNTS media). My passion is to help thriving entrepreneurs and dedicated teams to succeed. I enjoy working with exceptional companies, innovative new technologies and bold thinking individuals. Well-being is a curiosity of mine and I have a big appetite for how technology can enable better personal health.

Broad experience in Technology and Digital Industries, FinTech, Payments, Data Driven Businesses, Business Intelligence, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, E-commerce, M-commerce, Omnichannel, Online Marketplaces, Digital Marketing. Building and leading organizations in order to reach top industry results. Key Skills : Growth Hacking, Product Strategy & Management, Corporate Development, International Expansion, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Critical Thinking, People Management, Complex Problem Solving, Judgement and Decision Making Familiar with: International Environment, Regulated Industries, Listed Companies, Fund Raising, Venture & PE Backed Companies, M&A, Corporation / JV Investor, Business Angel and Board Member in various technological and digital companies

With 20 years of unparalleled experience gained at the heart of leading stock exchanges in the US and Europe, I have decided to set up Aldebaran Global Advisors, a strategic advisory firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, executives and VCs in making informed decisions on capital markets strategy. Working with C-level executives at both private and listed companies, I have seen an increased need for insightful advice on listing and post-listing strategy. During my tenure at Euronext N.V. and the New York Stock Exchange, I was involved in over 90 listings from 15 countries on 7 listing venues.