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Mark Hughes

Mark Hughes

Co-Founder & CEO at Solidroad, previously Founder & CEO at Gradguide

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Dublin, Ireland
San Francisco, California, United States
Joined September 2025

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Summary

Mark Hughes is a serial entrepreneur with a strong background in sales and customer experience, having founded two successful startups, Gradguide and Solidroad. His latest venture, Solidroad, leverages AI to revolutionize training and quality assurance for customer-facing teams, reflecting his deep expertise in scaling businesses with innovative AI solutions. nitter+3
He possesses significant leadership experience in sales and business development, honed through roles at Intercom and Chargify, where he progressed from Sales Development Representative to Regional Director and Head of Sales for EMEA. This foundation in sales informs his approach to building customer-centric products and driving business growth. thenetwork+1
Mark's educational background includes a Masters in Management exchange at HEC Paris and a Bachelor of Business Studies from Trinity College Dublin, providing him with a robust theoretical understanding of business administration and management, which he has successfully applied to real-world startup challenges. thenetwork

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He is a fanatic supporter of Leeds United Football Club (LUFC). nitter

Notes

DNDavid Newellsaid
MHMark Hughes
is someone they think of when it comes to founders who excel at building and running sales-led YC startups.

May 15, 2026