Daniel Gill

Founder & CEO at Augnet

Daniel Gill has a diverse work experience, starting with their current role as the Founder & CEO of Augnet, a technology start-up in London that aims to enhance SMS and messaging capabilities. Prior to this, they worked as an Advisor & Angel Investor, supporting start-ups in preparation for VC/funding presentations. Daniel has invested in and advised companies like Coconut, Stylindex, Novastone, and The Dots.

Daniel also has a strong background in business development and strategy. Daniel served as the Senior Manager of Business Development, Strategy, and Evangelism at Skype, where they managed a high-performance team and had budget ownership of $260 million. Daniel played a key role in optimizing margin, improving KPIs, and leading high-profile business development initiatives aligned with corporate strategy.

During their time at Skype, Daniel also held the position of Senior Manager of Business Operations, overseeing the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific regions with a budget of $80 million. Daniel was responsible for driving operational improvements, strategic planning, and key initiatives. Daniel played an influential role in global strategy and ensured coordination and alignment across various teams.

Prior to Skype, Daniel worked as the Commercial Director at Rodcom Europe, where they established PTT & MNO interconnects, resulting in stronger margins and increased minute volume. Daniel also has experience as a Senior Buyer at Band-X and as an EMEA Carrier Manager at Primus.ca.

Earlier in their career, Daniel worked as a Customer Relations Manager at British Gas Services.

Overall, Daniel Gill possesses extensive experience in entrepreneurship, angel investing, business development, strategy, and operations across various industries.

From 2016 to 2018, Daniel Gill studied at Cass Business School, where they obtained an Executive MBA degree. Daniel'sfield of study was Business Administration and Management, General.

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  • Founder & CEO

    April, 2018 - present