Phillip Inberg

Neocloud | Sovereign AI Infrastructure | GPU-as-a-Service | High-Performance Compute (HPC) Office of the Chief Executive Officer Sharon AI is a leading sovereign Neocloud (NVIDIA, Cisco + Lenovo Partner), designing, building and operating large-scale GPU and compute infrastructure in Australia with broader APJC ambitions. As the business scales its AI Factory operations to meet global demand, Phill leads the operations of the Executive Office as its trusted managament centre — alignment, enablement & focus. Serving the Board, CEO and Executive Leadership, the Chief of Staff is cross-functional as a key leadership and administrative interface between strategic intent and operational execution. The role demands astute management over fast-paced, high-complexity exercises — applying independent judgement and composure in representing Sharon AI at the highest levels of industry and government.

Corporate Advisory, Fractional/Outsourced/Interim CFO, Financial Planning & Analysis Note: empirical pi is held in reserve, with Phill's current focus directed to his full-time executive engagement as Chief of Staff, Office of the CEO at Sharon AI. As an independent consultant, he leads strategic and corporate finance functions to small and mid-market clients in both public and private sectors. Partners and interfaces with Boards, Executives and Portfolio Managers to drive deal origination, structure high-conviction capital offers and deliver robust financial results. His advisory encompasses M&A, due diligence, sector + competitor research, deal economics, growth architecture and investor roadshows. Beyond transaction support, he coordinates post-deal integration and operational uplift, overseeing financial planning, margin protection & control, company secretary and regulatory compliance, IP management, partnerships, recruitment, product management, pricing, go-to-market, unit economics and scaled margin contribution. Most recently, Phill has advised clients in IT hardware, funds management, healthcare, consumer specialty, 3D spatial data, Field Services, fintech and real estate -- supporting them through growth, transformation and transaction events.

Venture Capital Funds | Authorised AFSL Representative Multifaceted in founding the investment team and launching a VC funds management firm focused on the convergence of health-tech and digital media. Lead deliverables in fund structuring (ESVCLP + Trust), regulation (ASIC, ATO, NSW Fairtrading, IISA, ESG, KYC/AML), LP engagement, registry, reporting and audit. He identified high-potential startups within the Australian and global early-stage ecosystems, leveraging relationships with universities, accelerators, and angel investors. The unique approach integrated a dedicated Technology Studio that enhanced portfolio companies with strategic resources in architecture, testing, and development. As a member of the Investment Committee, focus was on due diligence of eligible investees, deal structure and terms, and select strategic projects of portfolio (key partnerships, recruitment, capital raises).

Equity Funds Management | Public, Private, Hedge. Developed client relationships to drive asset growth and amplify brand visibility by innovative marketing aligned to the flagship long/short, global equities strategy. Delivered expertise in product management, GTM and sales on-boarding enhance market presence and drive new investor engagement. Additionally, he conducted market research, risk and financial analysis to support investment opportunities for the portfolio manager. I maintain in-depth knowledge of financial regulations, risk and compliance standards associated with financial transactions and capital investments.

Workforce Management, Mobile Field Services Technology, AR and Commercial Drones Executive leadership of an ASX subsidiary through a complex, multi-year M&A carve-out and divestment program designed to stabilise group performance and reposition the business for strategic sale. Having an initial capital event focus, he led development and collation of offer materials including market positioning, value proposition, financials (actuals + forecast), independent valuations, audits, data room and strategic buyer outreach. He supported the negotiating and completion of cross-border share sale agreements and ensured regulatory compliance in multiple jurisdictions. In post-transaction/s, delivered critical insights that informed public listed board decisions on ownership structure, additional funding opportunities, cost of capital analysis, financial control, management reporting, HR/payroll/recruitment, change management, compliance and strategic roadmaps. He also led initiatives to public R&D grant tenders, SaaS model pricing, trade finance facilities and ESOP incentives aligned to exit. All set in a critical infrastructure arena to serve top-tier telecommunications and utility companies, including Vodafone DE. Subsequent trade sale completed to a US tech aggregator whereby I continued in role until the ultimate NASDAQ IPO.

Liquidity Manager, Authorised AFSL Representative | Fintech, Capital Markets & Corporate Advisory Instrumental to start-up launch of a fintech marketplace that provides vetted access to unlisted new issues and secondary liquidity for Professional and Accredited investors. As an early leadership hire, he shaped the platform’s commercial, regulatory and advisory foundations, ensuring all offerings were fully “transaction‑ready” and supported by compelling roadshow and investor‑engagement strategies. He established a comprehensive Corporate Advisory division, overseeing deal origination, issuer onboarding, sector research, valuation analysis, investor profiling and trade execution. Also supported the creation of a subsidiary exploring blockchain and custodial model innovations—positioning the business at the frontier of private‑market infrastructure. Working closely with product and engineering teams, he embraced agile development to enhance front‑end UX, marketplace workflows, IT architecture, trade and data protocols, and AFSL‑aligned compliance frameworks. His work accelerated platform credibility, liquidity and investor trust during a critical hyper‑growth phase. Product-market fit, launch results: 3,000+ international members, 10,000+ newsletter followers, ~AUD$500M+ offerings, ~AUD$25M+ in subscriptions for unlisted, alternate interests in Equity, Debt, Funds and Direct Assets.

Real Property Advisory | Residential, Commercial and Management Served as the group’s research and infrastructure leader in formalising a proprietary data and analytics function to underpin real estate acquisition and management services for 40+ Agents and Consultants. Supported ~AUD $1B+ in transaction value across asset class coverage of residential, office, retail, hotel/leisure, and industrial. Led development modelling, funding feasibility assessments, repositioning analysis and transaction terms. Designed, implemented and executed an accelerated growth plan that expanded service offerings, strengthen capabilities, deepened corporate partnerships and respective IT infrastructure. Achievements: expanded office locations from 1 to 5 (including international), increased headcount from 6 to 50 personnel, and achieved 5x revenue growth with improved EBITDA margins.

Funds & Wealth Management (RG 146) Internally promoted to lead the strategic sourcing, assessment and execution of direct and wholesale investment opportunities, enhancing the capability of Broker/Dealers and the Group Portfolio Construction function. He managed a diversified investment portfolio distributed to more than 45 Wealth Management and Family Office Advisers, supporting approximately AUD $10B in Funds Under Advice. Delivered bespoke investment solutions across cash, securities, debt, hybrids, real estate, distressed assets, private equity, ETFs, leveraged structures and alternative funds. Remit included analyst and manager due‑diligence meetings, prime trade execution, daily fund reporting, model and commentary collation, investment committee preparation, and regulatory compliance. His work strengthened product governance, improved investment selection discipline, and elevated the firm’s ability to deliver high‑quality, risk‑adjusted outcomes for sophisticated clients.

Human Resource & Employment Services Function highlights: seed capital raising, product management, corporate and professional association partnerships, marketing and orderly exit. Target market: tertiary students and recent graduates.

Private Equity -- Distressed Scenarios Remediation of 'brownfield' assets & real estate. Owner of USS Sequoia (US Presidential Yacht). www.pandlinvestments.com