Executive Team
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Steve Cable, CEO
- 25+ years scaling SaaS software companies across Search, ERP, PSA, and Identity
- Bootstrapped CMap Software to market leadership and PE investment
- Proven track record in strategic growth, market penetration and product-market fit
- Drives commercial traction and investor readiness for Insights IDS
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Neil Crabb (Advisor)
- CEO and co-founder of Frontier IP Group plc, backing high-potential university spin-outs.
- Former fund manager at Equitable Life and Duncan Lawrie, focused on smaller companies and tech.
- Co-founded Sigma Capital Group plc, leading early-stage tech investments and scale-up strategies.
- Extensive experience funding and supporting commercially viable, IP-rich businesses.
- Advises Elute on strategy, governance, and investment, with direct knowledge of Insights IDS use cases.
- Earlier roles included leading Investment IT systems and advising the FT on software development.
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Clio Sparks, Director (elect)
- 15+ years in IP strategy, analytics, and patent consulting
- Founder of Sparkes IP and current COO at IP consultancy C2C IP
- Advises global firms on IP tech, portfolio strategy, and positioning
- Experience spans software vendors and IP law practices
- Ensures Insights IDS balances technical credibility with usability for non-IP usersoes here
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Stuart Eaton, Director
- 5 years managing large pension funds, including Head of UK Equities at Newton and Insight
- Deep insight into institutional investment priorities and evaluation processes
- Now an active private investor and board advisor across multiple sectors
- Helps align Insights IDS with how investment committees assess opportunity
