The Team

Cedric Torossian, CEO & Founder

Cedric is a serial entrepreneur, fund and startup adviser specialising in digital economy, innovation, data analysis and strategy. He has a broad range of experience in growing startups, having been a founder, non-exec board member, adviser and mentor with over 15 years of experience as an analyst for Wall Street investors working on investment strategies and performance projections of top listed retail, consumer, and media companies, such as Carrefour, Ralph Lauren, Apple, Google, Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat. He has a proven track record of delivering strategic recommendations in fast moving and disrupted digital sectors, both for small businesses and listed corporations.

I am a founding partner at Asuite Ventures (www.asuiteventures.com) an Executive Management company that supports the growth and acceleration of companies globally. Encouraging companies and accelerating their success is at the heart of our business and we provide a range of services including management, fundraising support and hypergrowth.

I am also the founder of Econogy, an initiative to boost the exposure of impact startups and funds so their efficiency is increased and their action better known from environmental organisations, states, and the general public. Only a better cooperation between all the parties at play will enable our society to reach sustainability.

Expertise:

Ecology, ESG, Impact, Investment, Fund raising, Investment readiness, Business transformation, Business plan, Cooperation, Creative, Innovation, Start-up, Consultancy, Strategy, MarTech, Social Media, Data, E-commerce, Retailers, Analysts Technology Products, Product Development, AR, VR, AI, Partnerships, Media, FMCG, CPG, Innovation, Communications, Culture, Change Management, Digital transformation.  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedrictorossian/

Juliette Otterburn Hall, Managing Partner & COO

Juliette is an accomplished and innovative Exec with strong track record in transforming businesses and bringing new concepts and ideas to life, often in challenging environments and landscapes. Decisive, disruptive and strategic entrepreneur with a proven track record of identifying solutions and opportunities and delivering operational excellence whilst empowering teams through cultivating a creative and communicative culture. Launching and running companies at the cutting edge, where tech, data and creative meet.
* Pivoted tech business to Exit to FMCG
* Advised, launched and raised investment for cutting edge startups
* Led digital transformation at ITV and Shed Media Group

Expertise:

Business transformation, Operational Excellence, Leadership, Agency Leadership, Creative, Board member, Remote working, Governor, Innovation, Start-up, Consultancy, Strategy, Production, Operations, In-Housing, MarTech, Social Media, Data, E-commerce, Retailers, Amazon, Technology Products, Product Development, AR, VR, AI, Media Optimisation, Media Partnerships, Media, FMCG, CPG, Innovation, Communications, Culture, Change Management, Digital transformation.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/julietteotterburnhall/

 

Diane Glynn, Chief Creative Officer

Diane is an astute, creative, multi-award-winning content specialist who has devised, developed, commissioned and produced content campaigns and strategies for multiple platforms. A strategic thinker, with extensive experience across digital and social media and an ability to maximise exposure, awareness and engagement for brands. A team leader with a thorough knowledge of production, branding, broadcasting, advertising, digital, creative, technological, marketing and PR processes. Able to support and plan for complex projects (inc. simultaneous running of different project areas at various stages of development) and able to devise creative strategies across multiple platforms that are cost-efficient and maximise ROI. A forward planner, who combines good business acumen with creative flair and a passion for the ever-evolving media world. Someone with a keen eye on technical, social, creative and fiscal developments across the industry.


Expertise:

Creative, Stakeholder Management, Editorial Leadership, Digital Strategies, Consultancy, Production, Operations, Social Media, Branding, Marketing, Media Management, Communications, Development, Content Compliance, Cross Platform Campaigns

Partners

We work with a range of experts depending on the needs of clients. From fundraising to financial modelling, from business coaching to deck design, we understand your needs and bring in trusted support to help your business grow.

 

Karen Melanie Gould Global Fundraiser

Gateway2Enterprise. Global Family Office/UHNWI/Investor fundraiser & Investor relations specialist, Events Management Linkedin

Drives start up investment through 40,000+ network of investors & key accelerator and investor events connecting Founders and UHNWI/Family Offices.

Key Skills: Entrepreneurship; Finance/Investment; Business Development/Sales/Traction; Networking; Events Management; Speaker/Author; Digital Marketing; Disruptive Thinking; Operations; Leadership; Innovation; Strategic Development and Implementation; Business Development; Business Performance.

Matt Virgo Finance /Accountancy

Victor Boormans & Co. Business and Finance expert specialising in Media industry. Linkedin

Business services, Tax & audit, xero & accounting. Financial modelling for start ups.

Breadth of experience from privately owned independent TV production company, to being part of an AIM listed Group and then through a takeover by US giants Warner Bros.

When you've got a question for your Accountant ask yourself, can they really say "been there, done that, and this is what you should and should not do"?

 

Testimonials

Pollenise provided a vision statement that we could all believe in, and helped us figure out what we needed to grow. Excellent service!

— John Pearlman

Cedric and team have an uncanny ability to understand our business. Now we’ve completed our first investment round.

— Rachel M

Thanks for the excellent strategic review and content plan. You nailed it!

— Amelia Witherstone

I thought I knew it all, about my business, but Cedric helped me see new possibilities

— Martin G