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Before founding Mama Lion Productions, Irina began her professional journey at Sils Capital, a venture fund dedicated to supporting early-stage companies worldwide. Notably, Sils Capital prioritizes investing a minimum of 50% of its annual rounds in women-led enterprises. Irina primarily focuses her investments on impactful projects, particularly in the life science and medical device sectors. Additionally, she actively engages with businesses in the United States, China, Israel, France, Germany, and Switzerland. Recognized for her contributions, Irina was honored with an Emmy in 2011 for her exceptional achievements in Interactive Media. She remains an engaged member of both the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and the Emmys Foundation.

Gunnar Link, an experienced CFO and strategic advisor, has led successful fund-raising efforts, merger integrations, and turnarounds across industries such as SaaS, Technology, Health Care, Professional Services, Education, and Tourism. Currently serving on boards and providing strategic advice for Boston and London based companies, his expertise benefits founders and CEOs of early to mid-stage organizations. As former CFO of CAPA International, he led a successful organizational turnaround, converting net losses to record profits within 18 months. Gunnar's notable achievements include numerous rounds of VC funding, orchestrating the sale of a SaaS company, co-leading various turnaround efforts, and educating first-time founders. He holds a BS in Economics and Accounting from Santa Clara University, an MA in Applied Economics from Northeastern University, and received his CPA in California in 2009.

A producer, actor, and screenwriter with a passion for storytelling, she brings her diverse skill set to Mama Lion Productions to create inspiring media that showcases extraordinary women's journeys and makes a positive impact.

A  multi-talented writer and actor with a track record of creating engaging content, including short sketch comedy pieces and acclaimed short stories and poems. Her unique perspective, creativity, and comedic talents make her a valuable asset to our team.

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in managing the day-to-day operations of C-Level Executives and UHNW individuals. Stacey is highly organized and detailed-oriented while maintaining a high level of integrity, dependability, and confidentiality. Adept in securing domestic and international travel arrangements, heavy calendar and inbox management, and complex problem resolution. Able to quickly pivot between tasks to effectively support the professional. Stacey is a wonderful addition to our team.