Daniel Wake-Smith

Dan is driven by technicality and first principles thinking. He has a strong desire to look beneath the surface, question assumptions and understand how systems work at their most fundamental level. He is set to qualify as an ACA Chartered Accountant in 2027, giving him a rare perspective across software, finance and business. Beyond his professional work, Dan has learnt Spanish over the past year and reached B2 proficiency. He recently completed an Ironman 70.3 in Switzerland and has a strong interest in travel, particularly Asia, having recently returned from Hong Kong and Vietnam.

Orlando Barton Hodges

Orlando Barton Hodges qualified with a Level 4 AAT qualification, having worked in audit and accounts at a firm in Kent. This grounded, practical experience gives him a clear understanding of how businesses actually operate. He now works with SMEs to cut inefficiency at its root, with a particular focus on reducing manual input in existing business processes. He also holds a fundraising position at Canterbury Cathedral and serves as Trustee and Treasurer for Team Malawi. Orlando also enjoys a career as a freelance singer and is a member of the Sixteen's Young Artists Programme. Away from work, he plays jazz piano and keeps active through running and the gym.

Henry Coupe

Henry is studying Politics at the University of Warwick, with a particular focus on Chinese Foreign Policy and Investment, Chinese FDI in Africa, Quantitative Analysis, Econometrics, Energy Politics, and the History of Oil in the Middle East. Having previously worked in finance, he holds a position on the executive of one of the country's leading student run investment funds, with branches across five top ranking universities. He is driven by face to face client work, pioneering ideas and products that modernise how businesses operate. Outside of work you'll find him training for ultra marathons or climbing mountains.