We are thrilled to announce that Dave Rakusen has joined Auquan as our new Head of Sales, based in our London office. With over 25 years of experience in technology leadership, Dave brings a wealth of expertise in scaling global SaaS startups and building high-performing sales organizations.
A Track Record of Excellence
Throughout his career, Dave has played pivotal leadership roles at some of the most innovative companies in the technology sector, including Salesforce, MongoDB, and Bitrise. His experience in these organizations has given him a deep understanding of what it takes to drive adoption of transformative technologies and build successful go-to-market strategies.
Why Auquan? Why Now?
For Dave, the decision to join Auquan was driven by his recognition of the fundamental transformation taking place in financial services through AI. "We're witnessing a total revolution in how financial institutions operate," Dave explains. "What drew me to Auquan was their laser focus on solving industry-specific challenges with agentic AI solutions. The potential to eliminate repetitive, undifferentiated tasks across finance isn't just an opportunity—it's a necessity for firms looking to stay competitive."
Building the Future of Financial Services
In his role as Head of Sales, Dave will be instrumental in building a best-in-class go-to-market engine to accelerate the adoption of Auquan's AI agent platform. His mission is to establish Auquan as the de facto platform for agentic AI in finance. "This isn't about incremental gains," Dave emphasizes. "It's about redefining what's possible in financial services through intelligent automation."
Outside of Auquan
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Dave is a devoted family man living in central London with his wife and two children. He's passionate about supporting his children's education and maintaining an active family life. A dedicated Rugby Union enthusiast, you'll often find him following matches and sharing his love of the sport. When he's not spending time with family or strategizing about go-to-market approaches, Dave enjoys creating his famous "world-class" breakfasts or curating the perfect 80's playlist.
Looking to the Future
Dave's combination of strategic vision, operational experience, and genuine passion for AI's transformative potential in finance makes him the ideal leader to help drive Auquan's next phase of growth. His appointment represents another significant step in our mission to revolutionize financial services through intelligent automation.
"The opportunity ahead of us is immense," Dave says. "Financial institutions are ready for change, and Auquan has the technology and expertise to lead that transformation. I'm excited to help build something truly revolutionary."
We're thrilled to have Dave on board and look forward to the impact he'll have in accelerating Auquan's mission to transform financial services through AI innovation.
Welcome to the team, Dave!