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465 people in our graph share verified history with Stefan — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Rebeka FrenchunlockedStefan: together at Ocorian (2020–2021)
Stefan: together at Ocorian
×10Stefan: together at RBC Capital Markets
Founder at Ayora
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Co-founders at Ayora
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Gordon McKenzieFounder, PhD
Experience
- BigHandManaging Director, AI and Data Product Strategycurrent2026 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- ayoraCo-Founder & CEO (exited)2022 — 2026Greater London
- Various CompaniesSearching for the next big thing2021 — 2022London, England, United Kingdom
- OcorianCorporate Development2017 — 2021London, United Kingdom
- RBC Capital MarketsFIG Investment Banking2015 — 2017London
Skills & more
Corporate Finance18Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)4
Languages English · French
- Investment Management Certificate
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Stefan Ciesla?
- Founder at Ayora
- Where does Stefan Ciesla work?
- Stefan Ciesla is Founder of Ayora.
- What companies did Stefan Ciesla found?
- Stefan Ciesla founded Ayora.
- Where did Stefan Ciesla go to school?
- Stefan Ciesla studied at University of Exeter (LLB, Law with European Study); University of Geneva (Certificat de droit transnational, Cross-border regulations).
Founder mafias
University of Exeter mafia46
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Arnie EnglanderBSc Computer ScienceFounded Model ML +1Jonathan BakerPGCE - Secondary MathematicsFounded AlgoViral +1Philipp OrtweinMaster in International ManagementFounded Cargomotion +1James StonehillBAFounded Clerq Ip +1Mireille DyrbergMA, DistinctionFounded Xceptor +1André Luis Martins FilhoBachelor of Science (BSc)Founded Freight Hero +1
University of Geneva mafia28
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Stephanie CurcioDuke-Geneva Institute in Transnational LawFounded Clerq Ip +1Vishnu ChundiMaster's Thesis (Semester abroad): Scholarship from the University of GenevaFounded Aasaanwill +1David MarcusEconomicsFounded LightsparkOmar BawaBachelor of Laws (LLB)Founded GoodwallDan AzaguryMDFounded Ciel MedicalLaurent FischerM.D.Founded Adverum Biotechnologies
Same school
Also attended University of Exeter191
Alexandra FarmerFund Accountant at NorthzoneElsa Backdahl NordenfalkSenior Director of Capital Formation at Pantera CapitalGiles Johnstone-ScottInvestor at MedicxiHector MasonGeneral Partner at Episode1Stephen ChandlerManaging Partner at Notion CapitalBethan AndrewFinance Manager at Notion Capital
+ 185 more
Also attended University of Geneva93
Massimo PrelzInvestor at DN CapitalChristoph FreiPartner, Head of Energy at Emerald Technology Ventures AgErich SieberFounding General Partner at PeakBridge VCDavid MarcusInvestor at FELIX CAPITALMichelle PiontekImpact & ESG Associate at AENUPatrik BrudererCFO at CV Labs
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Shared employers
Also worked at BigHand1
Also worked at ayora2
Also worked at Various Companies285
Leonard PicardoAdvisor at Manta Ray VenturesBen PerryInvestor at MedicxiHector MasonGeneral Partner at Episode1Siddharth RamakrishnanPrincipal at Scale Venture PartnersTroy A. LeMaile-StovallCEO at Maryland TEDCODavid Rosenthal, MDVenture Partner at AlleyCorp
+ 279 more
Also worked at Ocorian7
Rebeka FrenchGroup Human Resources Manager at OakglenMatthew FrenchSenior Manager at OakglenAaron AliSenior Administrator at OakglenPawel CzarneckiCFO at Yolo InvestmentsMatt Rawnsley-GurdHead of Compliance at Boston Multi Family OfficeNaveen SivaambihaibalanDirector, Finance at ADV Partners
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