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Arielle’s expertise is built at the intersection of planetary science and global finance. She holds a degree in Earth Science from Imperial College London and began her career building a strong foundation in financial markets at major institutions including Deutsche Bank and Citibank. This was complemented by experience within an investment banking team focused on Initial Public Offerings, which provided direct insight into the rigorous processes of asset valuation and market creation.
"I've always been fascinated by the Earth's systems, but my time in finance showed me a different kind of system - one that decides what has value. I saw the incredible precision used to value companies for public markets, and I couldn't shake a simple question: why don't we apply the same discipline to our most critical asset, the planet? That gap is where AuraMine was born."
Samuel’s career is defined by his ability to operationalise complex deep-tech innovations. An experienced founder and startup mentor, he previously served as CEO of Zegami, an Oxford University spin-out specialising in visual data exploration. He holds an MBA and a background in Biomedical Engineering from Flinders University. At AuraMine, Samuel leverages his extensive experience in scaling scientific ventures to bridge the gap between our technical engine and the commercial realities of the global mining industry.
"I’ve spent my career working with brilliant technologies, but often the missing link is a viable pathway to market. AuraMine isn't just a powerful AI; it's a robust business case for regeneration. We are building the operational framework that allows mining companies to turn their biggest liabilities into their most valuable legacy."
Andrew brings a unique dual expertise in scientific computing and enterprise-grade software architecture. As a former Core Developer at Zegami and contributor to the open-source ChemBio Hub, he has spent years building systems that manage and visualise massive, complex scientific datasets. Andrew leads the technical strategy at AuraMine, architecting the secure, scalable infrastructure required to ingest real-time satellite imagery and historical geological data, turning them into actionable financial models.
"The engineering challenge at AuraMine is unprecedented: we aren't just processing data; we are modelling the physical reality of the planet's most damaged sites. My focus is on building a system that is as rigorous as the science behind it, providing the speed and accuracy our clients need to make billion-dollar decisions with confidence."
