About Us
James Vanreusel
Founder & CEO
James has over 20 years of experience in finance, beginning on Wall Street as VP at Bank of America Securities, where he generated $8 million in annual sales. He later transitioned into consultancy, specializing in private equity and asset management. As a CFA Charterholder, James became CFO for SPBD – a microfinance network in the South Pacific. He launched and operated microfinance banks in Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, and the Solomon Islands. He also created a holding company based in Singapore, delivering 600% growth. Now, as the founder of Vanreusel Ventures, James leads a team of CFO consultants and financial analysts, helping startups, SMBs, and non-profits scale their businesses globally.
Nancy Girouard
CFO
Nancy is a seasoned finance executive with over 20 years of experience supporting public, private, and nonprofit organizations across a wide range of industries. As a fractional CFO and active licensed CPA in California, she brings deep expertise in strategic finance, financial operations, and systems integration.
Boyu Shi
Head of FP&A
Boyu brings extensive analytical expertise to Vanreusel Ventures, honed during his 3-year career in equity research with Lion Raisins Corp, where he developed company and investment models to guide investor decisions. In nearly 5 years at Vanreusel Ventures, Boyu has specialized in FP&A, financial modeling, trend analysis, and data management, playing a key role in scaling both for-profit and nonprofit organizations.
Eleanor Salumbre
Senior Controller
Eleanor is a strategic finance professional with over 20 years of experience in financial management, business development, and process improvement. She has a proven track record of simplifying complex financial operations and driving collaboration across teams to support sustainable growth and operational efficiency. Her industry background spans business process outsourcing, education, and investment management.
Nelko Mahlyanov
Controller
Nelko Mahlyanov is a mission-driven financial professional with over 15 years of experience leading accounting and financial operations across nonprofits, for-profits and mission-driven organizations. He brings a proven ability to partner with boards, executive teams, and diverse stakeholders to strengthen financial sustainability, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive organizational impact. Nelko’s expertise spans grant reporting, fund accounting, cash flow management, and audit coordination. He is adept at translating complex financial data into actionable insights for non-financial audiences and is committed to fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, and ethical stewardship.
Magdalena Bonomi
Corporate Financial Analyst
Magdalena is a dedicated financial professional with a proven track record of optimizing financial operations and driving organizational growth. With experience across various industries, including retail, financial, and life sciences, she excels in financial management, treasury operations, credit risk analysis, and financial reporting.
Trisha Bring
Senior HR Consultant
Trisha is a dedicated human resource professional who has focused her career on supporting small and middle market companies with the challenges faced in everyday operations. With over ten years of experience managing the broad spectrum of HR, she has a specific specialization in talent management, HR information systems, performance management, and compliance through policies and processes.
Internal Operations & Financial Team
Mathew V. Thomas
Finance Executive
Mathew V. Thomas is a seasoned finance executive with over 15 years of experience, specializing in helping companies—from Fortune 500 corporations to venture-backed startups—build strong financial foundations and achieve sustainable growth. He is a trusted partner to founders, boards, and leadership teams, bringing a unique blend of corporate discipline and entrepreneurial agility. Mathew is based in San Francisco and is passionate about working with mission-driven organizations that are ready to scale and create meaningful change.
Julieta Erlan
Operations Associate
Julieta is the Operations Associate at Vanreusel Ventures, bringing extensive experience in corporate finance and CFO advisory services. She has worked with early-stage and VC-funded scaleups, as well as non-profit organizations, specializing in financial and operations management, capital acquisition, and talent recruitment. Before joining Vanreusel Ventures, Julieta was a Sales & Product Specialist at a B2B technology company focused on wholesale ingredient distribution.