The Forestay Network

Industry experts and seasoned operators guiding growth-stage Enterprise AI to success

WHY IT MATTERS

Scaling companies is complex

Growth-stage companies face critical challenges in sales, marketing, product development, and enterprise scaling that demand specialised expertise beyond the founding team

HOW FORESTAY HELPS

Growth requires expertise

We open our top-tier experts network to deliver hands-on guidance to accelerates progress, mitigates risk, and maximises value creation across our portfolio companies

MEET THE NETWORK
Yassine Zaird

Go-to-Market

Great products with week GTM means no growth

A senior commercial executive specialising in go-to-market strategy, categorycreation, and international growth for enterprise software companies. As Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer at Nexthink, he played a central role in thecompany's global scale-up. Yassine works with Forestay portfolio companies on GTM strategy, revenue acceleration, and building the commercial foundations needed to compete at scale.

Sadaf Manavi

Strategic Execution

Strategies are nothing without perfect execution

Aseasoned CFO with extensive experience leading finance and operations atventure-backed technology companies through periods of rapid growth. She has worked closely with founders to strengthen financial discipline, build scalable operating structures, and translate strategic ambition into executable plans. Sadaf supports portfolio companies on financial strategy, operational rigour, and the build-out required to sustain high-growth trajectories.

Shaun Evans

Brand Positioning

Brand early and right to capture the market

Abrand and communications advisor specialising in positioning, messaging, and narrative development for technology. companies. He works with management teams to articulate compelling value propositions, helping businesses present themselves with clarity and credibility tocustomers, partners, and investors. Shaun supports portfolio companies inbuilding the brand foundations that underpin long-term market recognition andcommercial momentum.

Jacques Fischer

Leadership Impact

Motivate and empower to achieve excellence

Anexecutive advisor specialising in leadership development and organisational performance for high-growth technology companies. Jacques works with founding teams and senior leaders to build the management capabilities and cultural foundations required to scale effectively. He supports Forestay portfolio companies at pivotal leadership moments - from first executive hires tobuilding the structures that sustain growth beyond Series B.

Guisppe Conti

Negotiation & Influence

Negotiate confidently, influence effectively

A specialist in negotiation withexperience advising senior leadership teams on complex commercial discussionsand high-stakes stakeholder management. He works with executives to sharpennegotiation strategies, improve communication effectiveness, and navigatechallenging decision environments with greater confidence. Giuseppe supportsForestay portfolio companies at critical commercial inflection points - fromenterprise contract negotiations to partnership discussions.

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