The Emerge Team
![Jan Lynn-Matern](https://emerge.education/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/TEAM_JanNew.png)
I am the son of immigrants whose life was changed by education. I founded Emerge with the vision to democratise access to opportunity by being a catalytic partner to early-stage founders, so that others would not have to rely on the same luck that I had.
![Nic Newman](https://emerge.education/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/TEAM_Nic.png)
I co-founded and successfully sold Tigerspike, a 300-person mobile tech company. At Emerge, I draw on my operational experience to both provide hands-on support to our portfolio founders and assess potential investments.
![Mario Barosevcic](https://emerge.education/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/TEAM_Mario.png)
My university scholarship took me from Bosnia, to the US and changed my life. Today I am fortunate in that I can dedicate my career to supporting solutions that give everyone a chance to fulfil their potential.
![Zara Zaman](https://emerge.education/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/TEAM_Zara-–-1.png)
I take care of our vibrant community at Emerge. Prior to Emerge, I co-founded the largest pan-European university accelerator.
![Sami Tatar](https://emerge.education/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/TEAM_Sami.png)
I am passionate about meeting founders creating solutions that democratise access to opportunity. Prior to Emerge I've spent 6 years working across strategy and operations at Uber, Gorillas, and as a management consultant. Outside of work, I’m a governor for 3 local primary schools in London.
![Nasya Munga](https://emerge.education/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/TEAM_Nasya.png)
Education has had a transformative impact for myself and my family. Democratising access to education and addressing inequalities has always motivated me. So, after a few years at Bain and Co, I wanted to join a team that drives direct impact on these issues.
![Mary Curnock Cook](https://emerge.education/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/TEAM_Mary_2.png)
Passionate about Higher Education, I'm ex-CEO of UCAS, and hold advisory positions at organisations like The Open University & the Student Loans Company. At Emerge I convene my network to further innovation in HE.
![Don Taylor](https://emerge.education/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/TEAM_Don.png)
Passionate about Workforce Development, I have chaired the Learning Technologies Conference since 2000, and since 2014 have produced the L&D Global Sentiment Survey annually. At Emerge I convene my network to further innovation in the enterprise.
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