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Briefcase Appoints Michael Hasten As Head of Growth

PRIVATEAug 20, 2026•about 3 hours ago

Position

Head of Growth

Company

Briefcase

Michael Hasten
LondonSoftwareArtificial IntelligenceSaasFintechMachine LearningLegal TechAccounting

Description

Briefcase has named Michael Hasten as its new head of growth to expand its direct indexing technology. Hasten brings over 15 years of experience in institutional banking and capital markets.

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Company

Briefcase

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

About

Briefcase is a UK startup focused on disrupting the accounting industry with AI-powered automation. The company is developing the first AI-native accounting automation platform aimed at streamlining traditionally manual processes like bookkeeping. Founded by Reuben Steenkamp and Jan Stehlik, Briefcase seeks to improve efficiency and reduce the burden of repetitive tasks in accounting firms. The company is currently in its pre-launch phase and collaborating with various UK accounting firms.

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