About Hermes Intelligence

Building the future of intelligence-driven decision making through proprietary data infrastructure and AI-powered analysis.

Our Mission

Transforming Chaos Into Clarity

Empowering Organizations with Strategic Intelligence

We revolutionize strategic intelligence by turning fragmented data into actionable insights. Our mission: empower organizations to make bold, proactive decisions through AI-driven ontological frameworks—democratizing elite analysis and bringing order to a complex world.

We believe Europe can—and should—serve as the epicenter of data and AI innovation. While our clients span the globe, our roots are firmly anchored in Europe's most visionary cities: London, Brussels, Warsaw, and Tallinn. Centered in these hubs of creativity and progress, we fuse a truly global perspective with the pioneering spirit of the European innovation ecosystem.

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London

Global Hub

Strategic center for global client engagement and financial markets expertise

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Brussels

Policy Center

EU regulatory intelligence and public affairs monitoring hub

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Warsaw

Tech Innovation

Engineering excellence and AI development powerhouse

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Tallinn

Digital HQ

Corporate headquarters and digital infrastructure operations

Our Vision

The Future of Strategic Foresight

Becoming the World's Most Trusted Source for Strategic Intelligence

Our ambition is to become the world's most trusted source for strategic intelligence, where advanced technology and human expertise converge. Together, we drive innovation, resilience, and ethical leadership at the pace and scale demanded by today's world.

"Rethink what's possible. Realize the future—today."

Leadership Team

The People Building Hermes Intelligence

Daniel Sako

CEO & Co-Founder

Daniel Sako is the CEO and Co-Founder of Hermes Intelligence.

Previously, he held positions at Balyasny Asset Management and Man Group within alternative data and data management. Before that, he worked in the insurance sector across both brokers and syndicates in the Lloyd's Market, including Tysers and Liberty Specialty Markets. He started his career at Tapoly, an insurtech startup.

Daniel holds a bachelor's degree in Statistics, Finance and Insurance from the University of Bologna, graduating summa cum laude.

A former youth football player for top-flight Italian clubs including Lecce and Fiorentina, Daniel is a relentless traveller and culture explorer.

Karol Oleszek

CTO & Co-Founder

Karol Oleszek is the CTO and Co-Founder of Hermes Intelligence, where he leads the design, architecture, and delivery of the company's external intelligence suite.

Previously, he held data engineering positions at Goldman Sachs and worked on alternative data and market intelligence at Point72 Asset Management. Before that, he was at IBM within the Data & AI division, and contributed to data infrastructure at Balyasny Asset Management—gaining direct exposure to how the world's most sophisticated institutions consume external intelligence and where the pipeline falls apart.

Karol holds a degree in Computer Science and Econometrics from AGH University of Science and Technology and a degree in Economics from the University of Warsaw, and postgraduate degree in Real Estate Valuation from the Warsaw University of Technology.

Karol combines deep technical depth with a buy-side operator's perspective on what actionable intelligence actually looks like.

Sebastian Kaczmarczyk

Founding Chief Product Officer

Sebastian Kaczmarczyk is the Founding Chief Product Officer at Hermes Intelligence, where he leads the development of Vextrum—an AI-powered strategic intelligence platform.

He is responsible for translating complex, ambiguous real-world problems into scalable data and AI products, spanning alternative data pipelines, ontology-driven intelligence systems, and decision-support tools for institutional clients.

Previously, Sebastian worked at Balyasny Asset Management as an Alternative Data Analyst / Decision Scientist, where he delivered internal data products for portfolio managers and contributed to signal-driven research workflows adopted by macro and systematic teams. Before that, he was a Senior Data Scientist at J.P. Morgan, where he led the development of NLP/LLM-based tools and data workflows across marketing, CX, and finance functions. Earlier in his career, he worked in data and analytics roles at RTB House and in business analysis and investment roles across consulting and venture environments.

Sebastian holds a Master's degree in Data Science and a Master's in Finance and Accounting, as well as a First-Class Honours degree in Law.

Our Values

The Principles That Guide Our Work

Innovation

We push the boundaries with state-of-the-art AI, ontological frameworks, and expert analysis that deliver measurable impact.

Integrity

Transparency, rigorous validation, and ethical data stewardship underpin every insight we provide.

Impact

Our intelligence fuels smarter decisions, strengthens organizations, and accelerates positive change.

Collaboration

By embracing diverse perspectives in a networked intelligence model, we unlock the collective potential of our team and partners.

Excellence

Relentless improvement, technical mastery, and an unwavering focus on user experience drive everything we do.

Engineered for Partnership

Championing Openness, Empowerment, and Integrity

We stand firmly against monopolies, restrictive licensing, and hidden costs in data and AI. Our business model is purpose-built to empower our partners—championing openness, empowerment, and integrity. We are guided by three core principles:

Maximized Flexibility

Our pricing and engagement models are tailored to fit our partners' unique needs, ensuring incentives are fully aligned. We adapt to you, not the other way around.

True Ownership

Once we deliver intelligence, you have unrestricted, perpetual use across your organization. The insights are yours—no limitations, no expiration, no fine print.

Radical Transparency

From day one, you receive clear, upfront communication about deliverables and costs. There are no surprises—only trust, accountability, and clarity.

Rethink What's Possible. Realize the Future—Today.

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