The Team
Dr Zemfira Khisaeva - Partner
A seasoned executive with deep expertise in business transformation, M&A, digital strategy, and operational excellence. As former senior leader at McKinsey & Company and Global Head of Technology Strategy at Scotiabank, she has led enterprise-wide digital transformation, corporate strategy, and large-scale performance optimization across global organizations.
As a co-founder of three AI and FinTech startups, Zemfira understands how to leverage technology to accelerate growth and maximize valuation for sale. With a track record of advising CEOs, private equity firms, and high-growth companies, she brings hands-on leadership to business exit readiness, portfolio company growth, and fractional CXO roles, delivering measurable impact and long-term value creation.
Jay Steinback - Partner
A seasoned entrepreneur and executive with a strong track record in business transformation, private equity exits, and digital innovation. As Co-Managing Director of FinRamp and CEO of yWhales, he has been at the forefront of scaling businesses and driving digital ecosystem development.
Previously, he successfully led and executed the sale of his family’s retail business to private equity, giving him firsthand expertise in preparing businesses for high-value exits. In addition, Jay founded VUE Enterprises, a corporate ecosystem in the real estate sector, and has over two decades of experience in venture capital and startups, including as a founding board member of Arch Grants, a VC-backed incubator. Jay’s ability to scale companies, optimize operations, and navigate M&A transactions makes him a valuable partner for business owners, private equity firms, and high-growth companies looking to enhance value, accelerate growth, and execute successful exits.