Our Leadership Team

Eugene Kouumdjieff

Head of Product Strategy & Technology

An award-winning entrepreneur, investor and strategist with 20+ years of proven track record in the technology sector.
In 2000, Eugene co-founded the award-winning venture lab E-man. Over the years, he has led the successful development of technological solutions, platforms, and applications for large corporate brands such as Disney, Paramount, 20th Century Fox, National Geographic, Mastercard, and the NHS, as well as many successful tech startups across a diverse range of industries.

Some notable startups he and E-Man have worked with include Zoomdoc, JustPark, Construo, Wonga, Auris, Studentbeans, Ugenie, PocketHighStreet, Jo, MySwitchPro and many more.
His valuable contributions and visionary leadership continue to drive innovation and growth in the industry and in 2022, he was shortlisted as one of London’s 15 Most Impressive & Successful Founders in the Incubators Space by ‘Best Startup UK’ for exceptional performance in Innovation, Growth, Management and Societal impact.

Trevor Baldwin

Strategic Consulting & Digital Transformation

With over 15 years experience within Finance and Technology we can offer a deep expertise in strategic transformation, technology understanding and operational efficiency.

From Global giants like JP Morgan to Challenger Fintechs like ClearBank, we can help you take your organisation to the next level.

• Review your goals and objectives
• Design your internal technology architecture including CRM, ERP and Data Warehousing needs
• Re-engineer your business processes
• Hands on or hands off guidance though the whole transformation process

Matt Lenzie

Growth-hacking & Marketing

Matt boasts an impressive track record as an operator and consultant, having handled banking and corporate finance transactions amounting to around £300m. Shifting gears, he then ventured into launching a range of service-oriented local businesses, cultivating an in-depth knowledge of cryptocurrency and Web 3.0.

Recently, Matt has developed a systematic process that guides businesses in integrating AI and automations, delving into diverse software tools and methodologies. His primary emphasis lies in AI-driven automation and effective cold outreach strategies.

Ian Vesey

Legal & Commercial Law

Ian is director of EP Legal, an international law firm based in Birmingham with associate offices in Vietnam and by appointment offices in London and Manchester.

His specialism is helping businesses set-up and then assisting them on their journey to grow. For start-ups Ian and his team at EP Legal offer a bespoke service of documents made for the company but at a reduced cost to the normal rate of a lawyer, however, they are made for you. There’s also free consultation available either in person or online. Services cover being the registered office for your Company if needed and any other business services as required. As a client of EK Ventures you can of course access other EP Legal’s services at preferential rates, including business leases and conveyancing.

Get in touch today to set-up a meeting.

Hassan Mehmood

Advisor

Hassan is the Founder of Carter Seven, a Management Consulting & Advisory firm headquartered in London, UK and heads the Ventures pillar with specializations in Strategy, Optimization and Finance Advisory.

Passionate about start-ups, Hassan advises business owners at the seed, pre-seed and series A stage through providing strategic finance expertise covering CFO advisory, financial strategy, investment readiness and investor relations.

Prior to founding Carter Seven, Hassan headed the internal finance consulting department of a private bank and has 12 years industry experience in financial services as well as extensive experience in solving strategic problems ranging from strategy, data analytics, operations, transformations, profitability and restructuring target operating models.

Hassan is Chartered Management Accountant, ACMA and has a BAS in Accounting & Administrative Studies from York University in Toronto and an MSc in Finance & Investment from Cass Business School in London.