Terense Kemp is a serial tech entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in IT and software development. As Founder/CEO of Kognos, he leverages deep expertise in cloud infrastructure, security (DNSSEC/CORS), and modern stacks (Node.js/Python) to build high-performance AI solutions. Having founded Kempt IT Services and Knavigate.app, Terense brings a proven track record of scaling secure, data-driven platforms for professional researchers.

Claire Neumann brings 25+ years of senior executive leadership in scholarly publishing. As a former Director of Scholarly Publications and a veteran of Oxford University Press, she possesses deep domain expertise in document lifecycles and industry relations. Her vast network and insight into researcher workflows enable Kognos to solve the precise challenges of the professional research community, ensuring the platform meets real-world needs.