# Dan Hydes

> Dan Hydes is the co-founder and President of IgniteData, formerly its CEO. His work centres on the company’s value proposition, commercial model and growth strategy. He previously co-founded another business and led commercial teams for global media organisations.

- **Role:** Co-founder & President at IgniteData
- **Organizations:** IgniteData
- **Education:** Kingston University, PgDip, Chartered Institute of Marketing
- **Known for:** Co-founded IgniteData in 2014., Helped shape the company’s commercial model and growth strategy., Served as a judge in SCOPE’s inaugural startup pitch contest in 2024.

## Career timeline

- **2008** — Co-founded an earlier business.
- **2013** — Met Richard Yeatman while consulting.
- **2014** — Co-founded IgniteData with Richard Yeatman.
- **2019** — IgniteData began building Archer.
- **2020** — Identified as Managing Director in a company interview.
- **2022** — As CEO, participated in the company’s strategic partnership with ZS.
- **2024** — Served on the SCOPE startup pitch judging panel; became President when Zach Taft was appointed CEO.

## Achievements

- Co-founded IgniteData in 2014.
- Helped shape the company’s commercial model and growth strategy.
- Served as a judge in SCOPE’s inaugural startup pitch contest in 2024.

## Latest updates

- **2025-03** — Publicly reflected on early scepticism about IgniteData and welcomed the company’s progress under Zach Taft’s leadership.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danhydes

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Last updated: 2026-10-11