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Eden John

@edenjohn

Private credit co-founder at ALYRA, originating A$2M+ in secured loans and delivering investor returns exceeding 20%.

At ALYRA, I originate and underwrite secured loans, build Excel loan-pricing and cash-flow models, and assess collateral values and liquidity. I’ve raised A$2M+ in private capital and delivered realised annual investor interest returns exceeding 20%.

At SkyScale, I design structured tests to evaluate LLM accuracy, reasoning and source attribution, and advise clients on AI search and recommendation strategy. I’ve also authored approximately 100 technical articles and build and deploy production websites using AI-assisted development.

I founded HYPA International to trade and value luxury watches, completing A$1M+ in transactions. Earlier, I founded Elita Collection (now ELITA), which reached A$30M+ in cumulative sales; I led a team of 15+ before exiting in 2021.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Co-Founder

Current

ALYRA

Jun 2026 - Present (5 months)

Co-founded an asset-backed lending business, originating and underwriting A$2M+ in secured loans and raising A$2M+ in private capital. Delivered realised annual investor interest returns exceeding 20% and recovered 100% of principal across resolved defaults.

Credit Underwriting Due Diligence Financial Modeling Excel Cash Flow Forecasting Sensitivity Analysis Loan Pricing Market Risk Asset Valuation Capital Raising Risk Management Digital Asset Lending

Current

Founder & Director

Current

SkyScale

Oct 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Founded an AI strategy consulting firm, designing structured LLM tests and advising 10+ clients on AI search and recommendation strategy. Authored approximately 100 technical articles on AI retrieval and model evaluation.

LLM Evaluation Prompt Testing AI Consulting ChatGpt Claude Gemini Perplexity Copilot TypeScript Next.js Astro GitHub Vercel

Current

Founder

Current

HYPA International

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 10 months)

Founded a specialist luxury watch dealership, completing A$1M+ in international transactions. Evaluated acquisitions from A$20K upward using market comparables, authenticity, liquidity, and resale potential.

Asset Valuation International Trading Luxury Watches Risk Assessment Client Management

Founder

Elita Collection

Jan 2017 - Jun 2021 (4 years 5 months)

Founded and scaled an international luxury watch and diamond business to A$30M+ in cumulative sales, leading a team of 15+. Managed acquisition pricing, authentication, and secondary-market valuations before exiting in 2021.

Business Growth Leadership Asset Valuation Financial Management International Transactions Negotiation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Deakin University

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration

Grade: High Distinction (88) in MBA Capstone

Completed an MBA with high distinctions in applied financial modelling, data analysis, and economic environment, and distinctions in financial decision making and financial markets.