Brian OliverSmith, CEO &

Co-Founder

Brian has helped  entrepreneurs raise over 100m in early stage funding, most of it first money into the venture. He has successfully  coached thousands on funding their venture over the last 25 years and has also funded 3 of his own ventures, with one scaling globally to be sold to a public entity. He founded RaisEasy because he knows this is a common problem talented entrepreneurs face.

Sergey Safonov, CRO &

Co-Founder

Seasoned IT executive with over 20 years of experience driving IT management and operations, business process optimization, and organizational alignment. Skilled in marketing, sales, business development, and channel partner management across diverse sectors—including banking, telecom, retail, manufacturing, and e-commerce. Successfully built three companies and led strategic business development for Oracle, Cisco, IBM, and BMC. Holds an MBA from the University of Kingston.

Juana Paz Duranona

Director Marketing & Operations

Juana holds a Bachelor's in Public Relations & Communication (UADE) and a Digital Marketing certification (CoderHouse). She has led digital campaigns, coordinated teams, and driven brand growth through strategic and hands-on leadership. As Director of Marketing & Operations, Juana combines creativity, operational excellence, and a focus on scalable growth in dynamic start-up environments.

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