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Elian McCarron

@elianmccarron

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Founder and researcher focused on ethical AI, academic tools, and data-driven strategy.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek product- or research-focused roles in mission-driven teams building trustworthy AI tools, with opportunities for impact, collaboration, and growth.

I am a founder and researcher specializing in ethical AI, academic tooling, and evidence-driven strategy. Trained at LSE and Oxford in politics and philosophy, I combine rigorous research skills with practical product development to solve citation and source-access challenges for academics, researchers and journalists.

As CEO of an early-stage venture, I secured a pre-seed grant and led the design of a novel system integrating AI web search with SAML authentication and source access logging. I have research and policy experience across think tanks and private equity strategy roles, strong data-analysis and communication skills, and a commitment to building trustworthy AI products for professional users.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Founder & Chief Executive

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Kanonic Ltd

Jun 2025 - Present (3 months)

Co-founded and lead development of an AI-enabled citation and source-access platform for academics and journalists, securing a pre-seed grant and designing integration with SAML authentication and source-access logging to improve research provenance.

Integration SAML)Authentication Product Strategy Fundraising Data Privacy Technical Leadership

Strategy & Research Intern

Juniper Strategy Ltd

May 2025 - Jun 2025 (1 month)

Produced detailed financial reporting, performed data validation, and developed site acquisition and expansion strategy for a private equity client as Strategy and Research lead during a summer placement.

Financial Reporting Data Validation Market Research Strategic Planning Excel Presentation

Summer Intern

Adam Smith Institute

Assisted research and publication efforts on public policy topics, contributing to article drafting and evidence-based policy briefs.

Writing literature review

Research Intern

Media Intelligence Partners

Conducted policy and public opinion research, performed data analysis, and contributed to electoral behaviour forecasting projects.

Public Opinion Research Data Analysis Forecasting Report Writing Policy Analysis

Summer Intern

Institute of Economic Affairs

Researched and co-edited articles on economics and public policy, supporting publication workflows and editorial review.

Research Editing Public Policy Writing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Oxford

Master of Studies, Ancient Philosophy

2024 - 2025

Grade: Merit

Activities and societies: Magdalen & Lasher Scholarship; Chizel Scholarship; IB Foundation Scholarship; Paideia Institute Reginald Foster Scholarship; Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies Award

Master of Studies in Ancient Philosophy with a Merit, covering ancient epistemology and ethics and a joint programme component with AI ethics initiatives.