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WHO WE ARE

The Mind Behind Bluemind

Ahilan (Akil) Balachandran created BlueMind after years as a financial advisor at a global insurance company. He transitioned from being a medical student, to become a financial planner, author, coach, and eventually, a serial entrepreneur. BlueMind is the product of his experience.

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MEET

Our Values

Frame 1597886692We Inspire and Innovate

Innovation is the heart of our company. We bring inspiration to create a positive impact on the industry. 

Frame 1597886692-2We Are Transparent

Transparency builds trust and is the key to a long term relationship. Our system is transparent & clear.

Frame 1597886692-1We Love Simplicity 

Simplicity is our core. It is in in our codes, language, message, communication and interface. 

Frame 1597886693We Are Data-Driven 

Every action we take is data-driven. Every process and every change is based on data analysis at BlueMind.

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We Inspire and Innovate

Innovation is the heart of our company. We bring inspiration to create a positive impact on the industry. 

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We Are Transparent

Transparency builds trust and is the key to a long term relationship. Our system is transparent & clear.

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We Love Simplicity 

Simplicity is our core. It is in in our codes, language, message, communication and interface. 

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We Are Data-Driven 

Every action we take is data-driven. Every process and every change is based on data analysis at BlueMind.

Awards and Mentions

We are lucky enough to get some respectable support, mentions, awards and nominations from the industry’s leading organizations.

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Meet The Team

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Ahilan (Akil) Balachandaran,
B.Com, CFP, CLU, CHS, EPC
Founder & CEO

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Meena Visvalingam,
EPC
Co-Founder & UX/UI Designer

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Chris Ellefson,
M.Sc.
CTO

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Peter Duff,
B.Sc. Eng, MIS
Strategic Advisor

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50+ Years of
Combined Financial and Tech Experience

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Akil Balachandaran
Founder & CEO

Johnathan-loganathan

John Loganathan
Founding Engineer

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Danyal Effendi
Fractional Marketing Lead

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Ahilan (Akil) Balachandaran
B.Com, CFP, CLU, CHS, EPC
Founder & CEO

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Meena Visvalingam
EPC
Co-Founder & UX/UI Designer

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Mariia Sozoniuk
Customer Success Manager

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Sanket Lakhani
Lead Engineer & AI/ML

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Riley Fray
Marketing & PR Manager

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Maneli Panahandeh
Strategic Growth Associate

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Neel Dave
Senior Engineer

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Farial K
Fractional HR Partner

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Chris Ellefson, M.Sc.
CTO

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Danyal Effendi
Marketing Automation

Strategic Advisors

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Peter Duff
CEO V2 Cloud

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Dr. Shaista Hussain
CEO Saifcheck.ai

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Ray Adamson
Ex Lavvy,Equisoft, BlueSun

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Neil Mitchel 
Investor & Advisor

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Interested in Working or Contributing to BlueMind?