About Us
Beyond Hype: Building Sustainable Impact, Together.
At AINAD, we leverage our decades of experience supporting tech startups to equip Founders with the unique tools and frameworks they need to thrive.
Our Team
Meet the passionate professionals who empower the next generation of startups to achieve groundbreaking results. Our team is here to bridge the gap between your vision and reality. With our expertise, we unlock your startup's full potential.
Lawal Dania
Founder & Principal
Lawal Dania
Founder & Principal
He holds degrees from the University of Manchester and London School of Economics. Recently, he has focused on empowering tech startups, leveraging his experience in preparing tech businesses for investment.
- Phone:+44 2033087666
- Email:lawal@ainad.net
Amber J Adams
Head of Leadership & Talent
Amber J Adams
Head of Leadership & Talent
She received her leadership coaching certification through the ACT Leader program in partnership with the Brown University School of Professional Studies.
As a brand and storytelling mentor, she helps our startup entrepreneurs distill complex topics and cultural moments into easily digestible, yet impactful brand narrative strategies that resonate with diverse audiences and stakeholders.
- Phone:+44 2033087666
- Email:amberj@ainad.net
Marina Lukyanova
Chief Investment Officer
Marina Lukyanova
Chief Investment Officer
Marina has a proven track record in sourcing, evaluating, and negotiating investment opportunities across various asset classes. With strong analytical skills and deep understanding of the venture ecosystem, Marina is committed to delivering exceptional client service and driving profitable investment outcomes.
- Phone:+44 2033087666
- Email:marina@ainad.net
Alon Even
Chief Marketing Officer
Alon Even
Chief Marketing Officer
Alon supports our startups to strategise and execute GTM to accelerate revenue growth by building the marketing foundation, capturing existing demand, creating new demand, and winning on brand.
His experience leading startups to successful exits speaks volumes about his ability to achieve real results.
- Phone:+442033087666
- Email:alon@ainad.net
Adi Shmorak
Head of Product
Adi Shmorak
Head of Product
His prior experience includes head of innovation, VP of marketing,
and other executive roles.
Adi also gives lectures on
product management and startup validation.
- Phone:+442033087666
- Email:adi@ainad.net
Marco Poliafico
Head of Strategy
Marco Poliafico
Head of Strategy
Marco has 15+ years in cleantech and sustainability industries and has co-founded and exited a sustainability and energy efficiency consulting firm. He holds an Executive MBA with a focus on business strategy and models (Bayes Business School) and two Engineering Master's Degrees (Italy & Ireland).
Marco's diverse experience positions him as a valuable resource for startups and businesses seeking to navigate the complexities of sustainability. His passion and expertise make him a driving force in creating a more sustainable future.
- Phone:+44 2033087666
- Email:marco@ainad.net
Rusty Stapp
Chief Revenue Officer
Rusty Stapp
Chief Revenue Officer
Rusty leverages his many years of mentoring experience at incubators to guide businesses of all stages.
- Phone:+442033087666
- Email:rusty@ainad.net
Luca De Matteis
Chief Technology Officer
Luca De Matteis
Chief Technology Officer
- Phone:+442033087666
- Email:luca@ainad.net
James Curtis
Financial Modeller
James Curtis
Financial Modeller
- Phone:+442033087666
- Email:james@ainad.net
AINAD Product Development Team
At AINAD, we deliver powerful products that fuel your business growth. Our development team of over 100 highly skilled and diverse professionals takes pride in their expertise. We stay ahead of industry trends and master the latest technologies – all to bring your unique vision to life.
Gain access to in-depth knowledge of the latest technologies and industry trends. We don't offer cookie-cutter solutions, we work closely with you to understand your unique needs and develop products that deliver real results. Our experienced team ensures a streamlined development process, getting your product to market faster.
Build with Us
We build startups for success alongside founders who understand the fast pace of tech. Our approach helps you move with agility, making tactical and strategic market moves to deliver the right products at the right time. We unlock your disruptive potential with cutting-edge technology, rapid prototyping, and fearless innovation.
Product-Market Fit
Product-market fit is the sweet spot where where your product solves the problems of your target market. Most startups stumble on the elusive quest for product-market fit. We ignite your growth through tailored marketing strategies, expert go-to-market coaching, and data-driven optimisation.
Accelerate Growth
Our Accelerator programme goes beyond providing mentorship and access to resources, we nurture your vision with personalised action plans and deep industry expertise unlocking your full potential with our transformative approach.
Get Funded
We accelerate your journey with our global network, unparalleled brand exposure, and access to top-tier investors. We become your extended family, providing unwavering support and a collaborative environment. Join us and experience the difference: a venture studio and accelerator that goes beyond resources, ignites your passion, and fuels your success.
At AINAD, we believe:
- Technology has the power to solve the world's most pressing challenges.
- Brilliant ideas deserve the right tools and support to flourish.
- Building a better future requires collaboration, not competition.
That's why we bring together:
- Visionary entrepreneurs: Bold minds with audacious ideas and a passion to make a difference.
- Seasoned mentors: Industry veterans and thought leaders who share our vision and guide startups toward success.
- A global network: Investors, partners, and collaborators who fuel growth and open doors to the world.
We are excited about technology and innovation. For Founders, we help deliver success through:
- In depth focus on building the right product/market fit
- Personalised customer experiences and relationships
- Operational excellence and innovative offerings, services, and business models
- Supporting pre-seed/seed and future funding rounds
AINAD supports our Investor network. We identify capital investment trends in specific geographies, sectors, and funding stages and we help assess a company’s product. With our hand-on approach, we bring talent, technology, product, investment, risk and finance under a single governance regime demonstrating investment readiness. Our portfolio companies are enriched with internal capabilities that attracts the right level of funding and we offer support to founders through to exits.
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Integrity
- Trust
- Fairness
- Community
- Strategic Thinking
We believe in Business For Good and we actively support the following United Nations Global Goals
Goal 8
We support Goal 8 through our work with partners, helping them to build, innovate, create new jobs and fundraise.
Goal 9
We support Goal 9 through our our industry partnerships and cross-border relationships across government, regulatory, investment, technology and financial sectors.
Goal 10
We are a diverse team of experts and our work promotes diversity, social & economic inclusion, and equal opportunities towards ending discrimination.