Best Startup
At Best Startup UK we track over 130,000 UK startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top Newcastle upon Tyne based CEO’ operating in the Software space. If you think a CEO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on editor@beststartup.co.uk.
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Companies House UK, Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Steve Hare
CEO of Sage Intacct
Steve Hare is the CEO of Sage Group.
Follow Steve Hare:
About Sage Intacct: Sage Intacct is a financial management software.
Aaron Holmes
CEO & Co-Founder of Kani
Aaron founded Kani following roles at Flex-e-card as General Manager, Global Processing Services as Chief Innovation Officer (CINO) & Chief Operating Officer (COO), and NBS Card Solutions (now Wirecard) as Senior Implementation Manager. Building on issuing, program management and transaction processing roles, Aaron now leads the Kani business from its Newcastle upon Tyne head office.
Follow Aaron Holmes:
About Kani: Kani is a software as a service (SaaS) platform provider for financial technology (FinTech) companies.
Lawrence Ross
CEO of PrismTech
Follow Lawrence Ross:
About PrismTech: PrismTech provides software platforms and tools for the Internet of Things, Industrial Internet and advanced wireless communications.
Chris Dawson
Co-Founder and CEO of One Utility Bill
Chris Dawson is the Co-Founder and CEO at One Utility Bill.
Follow Chris Dawson:
About One Utility Bill: One Utility Bill offers a simple way to pay anyone’s bills.
Sarat Pediredla
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder of hedgehog lab
Sarat Pediredla is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder at Hedgehog lab.
Follow Sarat Pediredla:
About hedgehog lab: hedgehog lab is a consultancy firm that designs and builds business software.
David Copple
Founder & CEO of Shine Interview
Follow David Copple:
About Cornerways Consulting Ltd, Shine Interview: Shine Interview is a cloud based video interview and shortlisting platform.
Chris Brannigan
Chief Executive Officer of Caspian Learning
Follow Chris Brannigan:
About Caspian Learning: Caspian Learning uses 3D games and simulations technology in education and training materials.
