Meet the team behind IRIS
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
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
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
CTO
Audio technology, AI and SaaS product expert. Experienced in developing early stage concepts into high growth, scalable platforms.
Our board
Peter Whelan
CHAIRMAN & IPO SPECIALIST
Specialist in identifying key value drivers for early stage through to public businesses with deep global experience
Rich Julien
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 AWSHarriet Rosethorn
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
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
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
AVIATION / INVESTORS
Experienced software engineer and Technical Leader with a passion for functional programming, disruptive technologies and making a difference.
