About
Mathew Haswell is Co-Founder of Refiant, where he works on energy-efficient AI using machine learning and optimization techniques. He has held C-level roles including Vice President of Product Management at Derivco, Chief Product Officer at the Ignition Group, and Chief Product and Technology Officer at the Answer Series, in addition to co-founding companies such as Plural.fi, Yreeka, Teachfolk, and Unsilome, and serving as Head of Communications at the Mr Price Group. His work spans sectors including AI/ML, iGaming, fintech, insurance, edtech, BPO, retail, and Web3.
Co-Founder and CPO/COO at Refiant
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Experience
- RefiantCo-Foundercurrent2025 — presentUnited States
- DerivcoVice President of Product Management2023 — 2025Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Plural FinanceChief Operating Officer and Co-Founder2022 — 2023
- Ignition GroupChief Product Officer2022 — 2023South Africa
- teachfolkCo-Founder and Chief Product Officer2019 — 2022South Africa
- UnsilomeCo-Founder and Chief Product Officer2017 — 2022South Africa
- YreekaCo-Founder and Managing Director2016 — 2022Durban Area, South Africa
- The Answer SeriesChief Technology and Product Officer2021 — 2022
- Mr Price GroupHead of Digital Learning2015 — 2016Durban Area, South Africa
- Mr Price GroupHead of Marketing and Communications2011 — 2015
- Mr Price GroupInternal Communication Manager2009 — 2011
- Mr Price GroupLearning and Development Specialist2008 — 2009
- Camelot International Health & Skincare EducationBusiness Management and Psychology Lecturer2008 — 2009
- Self employedSelf employed2007 — 2008
- WATCHES UNLIMITEDRetail Sales Manager2005 — 2008South Africa
Skills & more
Business-to-Business (B2B)1Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)1E-Commerce2Product Innovation1Conversion Optimization1Product DevelopmentProduct Lifecycle ManagementProduct Road MappingSocial Media8Retail5Marketing Strategy4Advertising4
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Social Media MarketingInternal CommunicationsPerformance ManagementArt DirectionPhotographyVideo EditingContent StrategyHR ConsultingManagementStrategic PlanningLeadershipStrategy- Introduction to Data Science — Cognitive Class
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Mathew Haswell?
- Mathew Haswell is Co-Founder of Refiant, where he works on energy-efficient AI using machine learning and optimization techniques. He has held C-level roles including Vice President of Product Management at Derivco, Chief Product Officer at the Ignition Group, and Chief Product and Technology Officer at the Answer Series, in addition to co-founding companies such as Plural.fi, Yreeka, Teachfolk, and Unsilome, and serving as Head of Communications at the Mr Price Group. His work spans sectors including AI/ML, iGaming, fintech, insurance, edtech, BPO, retail, and Web3.
- Where does Mathew Haswell work?
- Mathew Haswell is Co-Founder and CPO/COO of Refiant.
- What companies did Mathew Haswell found?
- Mathew Haswell founded Refiant.
- Where did Mathew Haswell go to school?
- Mathew Haswell studied at University of KwaZulu-Natal (Master of Medical Science (MMedSc), Behavioural Sciences); Udemy Alumni (Product Management); University of the Witwatersrand ((Get smarter) Course, Educational/Instructional Media Design).
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