meet
the experts
Mark Drummond
Co-Founder
Mark has over a decade of experience working in advertising for large agencies such as Ogilvy and M&C Saatchi Abel. He applies his extensive experience in the development of marketing strategies and creative advertising campaigns to the relatively new field of Consumer Neuroscience. Mark is also a board member of SAMRA (The Southern African Marketing Research Association).
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Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
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Bachelor of Business Science (BBusSc), Marketing Honours
Dr. David Rosenstein
Co-Founder
David comes from a background in Clinical Psychology, has vast knowledge in the field of Neuroscience and has completed his PhD on the bases of using fMRI neuroimaging technologies. As the scientific backbone of the Neural Sense™ team, he ensures that all projects are both scientifically and ethically sound. David is also a board member of The Red & Yellow Creative School of Business.
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD); Psychiatry
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Master of Arts (M.A.), Clinical Psychology
Ashraf Vahed
The Data Architect
Ashraf has a strong background in engineering, with an MSc in Biomedical Engineering. Drawing on experience in the tech startup space, he aids in the development and implementation of organisational frameworks and design processes, researching and developing neuromarketing studies and metrics and most importantly, the acquisition, processing, visualisation and analysis of data.
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BSc Electromechanical Engineering
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MSc Biomedical Engineering
Evan Knight
The Adventurer
Evan has a background in human physiology. He has a passion for scientific advancement and has presented his work at multiple international conferences. With his strong research background, he forms part of the science team at Neural Sense™, aiding in study conceptualisation, design, implementation and analysis. He is also a Golden Key International Honour Society award recipient.
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BSc Human Life Sciences (Physiology and Genetics)
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BSc (Hons) Physiological Sciences
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MSc Physiological Sciences (Cum Laude)
Karoline Drews
The Visionary
Karoline has a background in Biology and Psychology that reflects her interests in neuroscience and healthcare. Moving from a laboratory to a business space, she believes in integrating her versatile science experience with business by focusing on fieldwork, logistics management and market strategy development at Neural Sense™.
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Bachelor of Science (BSc) Biology and Psychology
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Bioethics Certification
Dr Ayanda Vilakazi
The Gamechanger
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD); Consumer Science (Neuro-marketing)
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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
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Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Dr Andre Hofmeyr
The Experimentalist
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD); Economics
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B.Soc.Sci. Politics, Philosophy Economics
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Honours, Economics
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M.Com Economics
Dr. Jeandri Roberston
The Academic
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD); Industrial Marketing
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Master of Business Science
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Bachelor's degree in Marketing Communications
Dr. JP Fouche
The Mind Listener
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Neuroscience
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Master of Science in Physiology (MSc Medical)
Dr. Stéfan Du Plessis
The Mindhunter
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Psychiatry
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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB, ChB)
meet
the INTERNS
Tamara Hardwick
April 2022 - June 2022
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Bachelor of Medicine
Oliver Song
April 2022 - June 2022
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Bachelor of Computer Sciences
Silvie Crul
March 2022 - May 2022
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Bachelor in Applied Psychology
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Bachelor in International Business Management
Mason Staggs
September 2021 - October 2021
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Dual Enrollment at Glen Lake Community School and Northwestern Michigan College
Michael Delaney
June 2021 -July 2021
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BSc (Hons) Neuroscience and Psychology
Ptah Raet Craig
June 2021 - July 2021
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Bachelor of Business Science (Marketing)
Michael Bergh
March 2021 - May 2021
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Bachelor of Business Science (Marketing)
Caitlin Zunckel
Scholarship Student
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MBusSc (Marketing)
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Bachelor of Business Science
Daniela Marais
July 2020- October 2020
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Master of Economics and Consumer Psychology
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Bachelor of Commerce; Industrial Psychology (Honours)
Emily Cotterrell
December 2019 - January 2020
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Bachelor of Business Science (Marketing)
Ilse Siemonsma
September - December 2019
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BSc Neuroscience
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Aidan Wallace
June 2019 - January 2021
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Bachelor of Commerce; Finance and Economics (Statistics); Honours
Juhi Madaree
June 2018 - August 2018
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Post Graduate Certificate in Marketing
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Bachelor of Fashion
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Sophie Jellema
January 2018 - March 2018
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Bachelor of Science (Honours) Neuroscience
Melissa Florio
September - December 2015
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Bachelor of Art; Psychology
Bex Perrot
January 2022 - current
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MBusSc (Marketing)
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Bachelor of Business Science
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Lara Barnard
February 2022 - April 2022
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Bachelor of Social Work, Major in Psychology
Yolo Ngcakani
September 2021 - December 2021
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BSocSci Psychology and Sociology
Beth Poultney
June 2021 - October 2021
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Bachelor of Arts
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BA(Hons) Graphic Design
Archana Ravi
June 2021 - July 2021
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BSc (Hons) Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology
Christina Colledani
May 2021 - current
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Bachelor of Science (Honors) Cognitive & Clinical Neuroscience
Lalia Soumare
May 2021 - July 2021
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Diploma in Economics
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Diploma in International Trade
Chris Atkinson
January 2021 - March 2021
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Bachelor of Engineering; Mechatronics, Robotics and Automation Engineering
Lara Abbott
Scholarship Student
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MBusSc (Marketing)
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Bachelor of Business Science
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Estiaan Pretorius
July 2020 - October 2020
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Bachelor of Art; Psychology and Sociology
Robin Delehonte
October 2019 - January 2020
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Double education; Engineering/Management & Entrepreneurship Master's Degree
Gatien Dupont
June 2019- January 2020
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Double education; Engineering/Management & Entrepreneurship Master's Degree
Jan-Julius Priester
February 2019 - July 2019
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Global Marketing & Sales Degree
Maxime Leharanger
May 2018 - July 2018
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Bachelor of Human Biological Neurosciences Specialities
Rajdeep Chokar
July 2016 - September 2016
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Bachelor of Art; Psychology
