Ignition exists to give teenagers a safer, more structured way to understand AI and use it to explore who they are becoming.
It does not replace parents, teachers or careers guidance.
It gives teenagers a protected space that supports better conversations with them.
Kaustav Halder
Kaustav is the founder of Ignition and leads its AI, data, and product development.
He brings more than 20 years' experience across artificial intelligence, data analytics and digital transformation, including work with UK central government, Deloitte, CGI and Capgemini.
At Ignition, he is responsible for the product vision, technology approach and safeguards that sit behind the platform.
Tim Hymans
Tim leads Ignition's marketing and market development.
With over 20 years of experience in marketing and technology, he has held senior positions at Crestron, Xchanging, and Ferrari, and has also served as a school governor.
At Ignition, he oversees marketing, helping to make the platform clear for teenagers, schools, parents, and external stakeholders.
How we are building
Ignition is being built around safeguarding, security and psychology best practice. The product needs to be safe enough for teenagers, useful enough for schools, clear enough for parents and credible enough for external review.