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The IRIS team

At IRIS, we are driven by a shared commitment to innovation, excellence, and transforming the future of audio technology. Our team is comprised of seasoned experts in AI, audio engineering, and business strategy, each playing a vital role in driving our mission forward. Backed by visionary investors, we are empowered to push boundaries, create cutting-edge solutions, and build lasting partnerships across industries

Executive team

  • Jacobi Anstruther


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    FOUNDER & CEO

    15 years’ experience in the music industry. Founded IRIS in 2018 with a vision of augmenting all audio in an ever increasing digital environment.

  • Tom Darnell


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    COFOUNDER & COO

    B2B commercial and operational expert, with experience across multiple sectors and business life-stages from start-up, through scale up and with international £bn organisations.

  • Rob Reng


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    CTO

    Audio technology, AI and SaaS product expert. Experienced in developing early stage concepts into high growth, scalable platforms.

Our board

  • Peter Whelan


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    CHAIRMAN & IPO SPECIALIST

    Specialist in identifying key value drivers for early stage through to public businesses with deep global experience


  • Rich Julien


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    BOKA: DUAL PURPOSE EXPERT

    Experienced in government and commercial domains, with a proven track record of driving progress and innovation. Formerly Global Head, National Security and Space for AWS

  • Harriet Rosethorn


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    PUMA: GROWTH SPECIALIST

    Harriet is responsible for value creation within the Puma portfolio. Harriet specialises in tech-enabled business models, with roles previously at GP Bullhound and Results International

Our investors

  • BOKA


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    DUAL PURPOSE SPECIALISTS

    Dual-use technology specialists. BOKA are a collective of defense, national security and technology experts from the USA, UK and their allies.

  • PUMA


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    TECH GROWTH SPECIALISTS

    High growth tech specialists, Puma led IRIS’ series A with a view to the long term growth potential of our AI audio platform across CX and other markets.

  • TAG


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    AVIATION / INVESTORS

    Experienced software engineer and Technical Leader with a passion for functional programming, disruptive technologies and making a difference.

The combined expertise of our leadership team and investors enables IRIS to continuously innovate and push the boundaries of what’s possible in the audio and AI technology space. Together, we are building the future of communication—one sound at a time.

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