Eric Vaughan.

As CEO of IgniteTech, Eric is leading a transformation that puts AI at the center of everything we do. He believes we’re at the dawn of the fifth major technological revolution – following the internet, the web, personal computers, and smartphones – and AI will fundamentally change how we live and work.

With over 30 years of experience in the technology industry, Eric has founded and led three software companies, demonstrating his deep understanding of the transformative power of technology. Throughout his career, Eric has led teams through more than 50 M&A transactions, including public-company buyouts, private equity/venture capital sales, and several divestiture transactions from IBM, with direct integration and CxO accountabilities for the acquired businesses post-close.

Today, Eric is a vocal advocate for AI-first thinking, recognizing this isn’t just an exciting development but a necessity for companies to remain relevant.