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 United Kingdom based Developer operating in the Social space. If you think a Developer 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.
Christopher McDonald
Senior JavaScript Developer of Bumble
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About Bumble: Bumble is an app that brings dating, friend-finding, and career-building into a single social networking platform.
Davide Rizzo
Backend Developer of SmartRecruiters
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About SmartRecruiters, YoCrowd: SmartRecruiters is an end-to-end recruiting platform that helps companies with talent acquisition.
James Renwick
Backend Developer of Droppie
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About Droppie: Create and drop amazing pictures wherever you are.
Chia Chen Chang
Full Stack Developer of Wearisma
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About Wearisma: Wearisma is a premium influencer marketing solution for brands, agencies & influencers.
Yalcin Yavas
Senior Developer of Classlist.com
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About Classlist.com: Classlist enables parents at the same school to make trusted, secure connections; making their life easier and school communities stronger.
Khaled Mardam-Bey
Founder and Developer of mIRC
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About mIRC: mIRC is an internet relay chat software that enables its users to communicate and share content with others.
Miguel Alcaino
Lead Developer of Betfect
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About Betfect: Betfect is an innovative online-based platform that merges the online betting experience with the social aspect.
George Pilitsoglou
Developer of sportyverse
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About sportyverse: Sportyverse is a social media platform that connects players, trainers, and fans.
Dave Seaton
Senior Web Developer of Hallam
Having been involved in web development since his teens, Dave studied computer science at Nottingham Trent University and went on to pursue programming as a hobby during a seven year career in the technical support sector. Dave was well placed to join the BigSpring team as a back end web developer in 2013, and continues his role as Senior Developer at Hallam after the 2017 merger. He specialises in WordPress plugin development, API integrations and a hefty dose of Javascript as well as developing and maintaining internal tooling. Dave is a music enthusiast, enjoys playing board games and spends far too much time on the internet.
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About Hallam: Hallam is a full service digital marketing agency providing digital campaigns and strategy, SEO, PPC, content marketing, web development.
Marcus Dyson
Founder & Lead Developer of Fuelmywebsite
Founder & Lead Developer at Fuelmywebsite
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About Fuelmywebsite: Fuelmywebsite has over 70,000 global bloggers and blog database of over 1.5m.
Martin Dimmock
Owner, Chief Developer of HarryAdney Internet Services
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About HarryAdney Internet Services: HarryAdney Internet Services offers a comprehensive set of internet services to help businesses stand out.
Josh Barth
Big Data Developer of Brandtix
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About Brandtix: Brandtix is a sports company delivering sports talent index for sports businesses, media outlets, and consumers.
Moss Palmer
Developer of Taggr
MySQL, C# / MVC, Built the TAGGR algorithm, Chrome app, iOS app and iBeacon platform. Built internal platform for store development @Superdry. Back-end tinkerer.
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About Taggr: Taggr is a shopping social network with a retargeting platform that links cross-device and browser activity with retailers.
Simon Gough
Developer of Taggr
ASP.Net, C#, Java, SQL Seasoned builder of enterprise levels systems across e-commerce & CRM. Prized iOS and Android developer. Front-end ninja.
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About Taggr: Taggr is a shopping social network with a retargeting platform that links cross-device and browser activity with retailers.
Ronan O’ Cuinn
Lead Developer of Freelance Student
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About Freelance Student: Freelance Student enables businesses to source and hire students and graduates for freelance work
Michael Grandison
Web Developer, Marketer of BuckleUp
Web Developer & Marketer BuckleUp by @AirDates . Coding, Marketing, Copywriting, Networking & Social skills.
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About BuckleUp: Date Nearby & Now! BuckleUp With Every Gender & Sexuality! BuckleUp still Works When & Where other Apps don’t!
Michael Grandison
Web Developer, Marketer of BuckleUp
Web Developer & Marketer BuckleUp by @AirDates . Coding, Marketing, Copywriting, Networking & Social skills.
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About BuckleUp: Date Nearby & Now! BuckleUp With Every Gender & Sexuality! BuckleUp still Works When & Where other Apps don’t!
Mert Uzan
Data Scientist – ETL Developer of VexPop
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About VexPop: VexPop is a social utility platform that allows consumers to express their opinions on a range of topics.
