aiiro: About

About aiiro

At aiiro, we are transforming investor engagement for publicly-listed companies globally through our unique combination of cutting-edge technology, deep industry expertise and customer-centric innovation.

We put the power of AI-driven investor engagement and communications into the hands of forward-thinking enterprises, continuously innovating to stay at the forefront of possibility. We empower IROs by catalyzing enhanced efficiency, data-driven decision-making, and increased investor attraction and engagement.

Our Founding Team

A diverse and dedicated founding team with decades of technology, investor relations and corporate communications experience.

David brings over two decades of entrepreneurship and B2B professional services leadership experience to his role as CEO of aiiro.

His clarity of vision, entrepreneurial spirit and deep industry expertise position him as the driving force behind aiiro’s strategic execution, rapid growth and commitment to excellence, as he seeks to steer aiiro toward its mission of revolutionizing investor engagement through AI-driven solutions.

David Grunfeld

Founder & CEO

Balaji has over two decades of experience as a recognized innovator and thought leader in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and enterprise software development, having led cross-functional teams on cutting-edge projects for some of the world’s leading technology companies.

His experience includes senior roles as Head AI and ML for Worldwide Public Sector at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Director, Azure Data & AI at Microsoft, and AI Advisory Board Member at Udacity; as well as CEO of his own AI and technology development firm, Tactical Edge AI.

Balaji Iyer

AI & Technology Director (Tactical Edge)

Mahmoud is a product management expert, with a strong background in engineering and finance. He has held leadership roles at Amazon and Wayfair in Europe, applying his expertise in developing finance and data-driven products.

His international experience and ability to lead cross-functional teams underscore deep technical proficiency and a solid grasp of global markets. He has helped technology and finance startups raise over $50 million.

Mahmoud Marei

Product & Customer Experience Director

Kathryn is an innovation and strategic communications expert with over 15 years of experience developing corporate content for leading public and private sector organizations across the Middle East and North America.

Her expertise includes working in diverse strategy, innovation, marketing, content development and research roles with startups and SMEs, as well accreditation from the US National Science Foundation in Lean Startup and Customer Discovery.

Kathryn Semcow

Operations & Content Director

Our Advisory Board

aiiro has a world-class advisory board with over 100 years of collective experience in IR, AI, financial and strategic communications, and corporate reporting for hundreds of the foremost organizations around the world.

Steve Kemp is the founder of the world’s leading corporate reporting and stakeholder advisory firm, Emperor, with offices in the UK, Europe and the Middle East.

He has been the driving force behind the company’s growth and success for almost 30 years and an influential voice in Investor Relations and corporate reporting globally.

Steve Kemp

Founder & Executive Chairman, Emperor

Tom Hinton is a seasoned capital markets professional with extensive experience in equity capital markets and investor services. At the London Stock Exchange Group, he led the creation of the Issuer Services Platform, integrating cutting-edge tools for issuers. Previously, as Vice President at Citi, he managed ECM transactions across EMEA, contributing to numerous high-profile IPOs and placements.

Tom Hinton

Global Head of Private Company Access, Citi

Mo Chaara advises and invests in dozens of high-growth technology ventures worldwide.

He is an AI innovator and thought leader with over 30 years of experience in AI, machine learning, business analysis, data sciences and app development in leading global companies (DHL, Phillip Morris, Lenovo, Abdul Latif Jameel) and entrepreneurial ventures.

Mo Chaara

Chief information & Digital Officer, Abdul Latif Jameel & Co-Chair, Middle East CIO

Pablo Alday Sanz is the leader of the largest corporate reporting firm in the Middle East, Instinctif Partners, having rapidly grown the brand, team and capabilities team to deliver world-class annual, ESG and corporate governance reports and digital platforms for many of the largest and most respected publicly listed and government organizations in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and broader region.

Pablo Alday Sanz

Partner and Head of Corporate Reporting, Instinctif Partners Middle East

George Allen is one of the MENA region’s most respected and experienced IR and financial communications advisors. He is Managing Director at Teneo, where he leads talented teams on dozens of large-scale IPOs, M&A and other ECM transactions, in addition to providing long-term strategic IR advice to high-profile clients in diverse sectors across the region. He is an active member of the Middle East IR Association and a Certified Investor Relations Officer (CIRO).

George Allen

Managing Director, Teneo