Daren Trousdell

Daren Trousdell is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with extensive experience in founding and leading companies across various sectors. As the Founder and Managing Partner of KOAT Capital LLC since January 2018, Trousdell has focused on strategic investments and long-term value creation, culminating in the acquisition of Pelican.ai and Scalio in July and May 2024, respectively, where Trousdell serves as Executive Chairman. Additionally, in May 2024, Trousdell became an Investor & Director at Mission Critical Futures, a platform driving innovation in critical infrastructure. Leadership experience also includes roles as Chairman of Relish Studios and as Co-Founder & Director at Clip Money Inc., alongside a previous position as Founder, Chairman & CEO of NOW Vertical Group Inc. from September 2020 to June 2023. Trousdell's early career includes founding OneUp Sports from 2012 to 2016 and serving as an advisor at Signafire, which was acquired by NowVertical Group.