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Storage work collab platform LucidLink makes two senior hires
MUMBAI: California-headquartered LucidLink, the storage collaboration platform that frees creative teams to work together from anywhere, is gearing up for its next phase of accelerated growth with two powerhouse leadership hires.
Building on its success in the creative industries, LucidLink is extending its reach into new markets as it redefines how companies connect and collaborate with their data. To lead this expansion, the company has appointed Mike Maimone as chief revenue officer (CRO) and Gregor McCole as chief financial officer (CFO). With proven expertise in scaling high-growth SaaS companies, Mike and Gregor are set to supercharge LucidLink’s mission to make data instantly and securely accessible from anywhere.
LucidLink has achieved remarkable growth, which has been further fuelled by its $75M Series C investment round at the end of 2023, new brand re-launch in April and the recent release of its next-generation product, which transforms how teams access, share and collaborate with data. These milestones mark a major inflection point as LucidLink extends its extraordinary impact on the creative industries into other data-dependent verticals.
Looking ahead to 2025, LucidLink is poised to launch new platform offerings that will shape the future of collaboration and simplify workflows for all enterprises.
“Mike and Gregor bring outstanding expertise to LucidLink at a pivotal time as we redefine global file access, collaboration, and productivity for businesses worldwide. Mike’s strategic leadership will drive our expansion into new verticals and regions, while Gregor’s deep financial acumen across private and public enterprises will be essential in navigating our accelerated growth,” said CEO & co-founder Peter Thompson.
Mike Maimone, an experienced software executive, brings a proven record of driving customer engagement and accelerating revenue. At ZoomInfo, he recently led the enterprise customer division, generating $330M in revenue and growing emerging products to $75M ARR. As LucidLink’s CRO, Mike will oversee global sales, customer success, and partnerships, focusing on scaling the company’s presence in new and existing markets.
“LucidLink’s trailblazing technology is a game-changer, and I’m thrilled to spearhead our expansion into untapped markets,” said Mike. “There are tremendous opportunities ahead not only to expand within our customer base but also to get LucidLink into the hands of more and more industries.”
Gregor McCole, with deep experience in leading high-growth SaaS companies, joins as CFO to drive LucidLink’s financial strategy. Previously, he led Arctic Wolf Networks through significant valuation growth, increasing ARR by 10x and overseeing three funding rounds that propelled the company’s value to $4.3B. Gregor will guide LucidLink’s financial operations as the company continues its rapid expansion.
”LucidLink is uniquely positioned to redefine creative collaboration, and I’m eager to help drive its financial strategy during this pivotal moment,” said Gregor. “The unparalleled platform innovation and tremendous market demand will ensure even greater success during this time of incredible growth.”
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With 57 per cent single new users, Ashley Madison rebrands as discreet dating platform
Platform says majority of new members now identify as single
INDIA: Ashley Madison is shedding the “married-dating” label that defined it for two decades, repositioning itself as a platform for discreet dating in what it calls the post-social media age.
The rebrand, unveiled in India on 27 February, 2026, marks a structural shift in business model and identity. Once synonymous with married dating, the company now describes itself as the “premier destination for discreet dating” under a new tagline: Where Desire Meets Discretion.
The pivot is data-driven. Internal figures show that 57 per cent of global sign-ups between 1 January and 31 December, 2025 identified as single: a notable departure from the platform’s married core. The company argues that its community has already evolved beyond its original positioning.
“In an age where our lives have been constantly put on public display, privacy has become the new luxury,” said Ashley Madison chief strategy officer Paul Keable. He framed the platform’s offering as “ethical discretion” for singles, separated, divorced and non-monogamous users seeking private connections.
The shift also taps into wider digital fatigue. A global survey conducted by YouGov for Ashley Madison, covering 13,071 adults across Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland, the UK and the US, found mounting discomfort with hyper-public online lives.
Among dating app users, 30 per cent cited constant swiping and messaging as a source of fatigue, while 24 per cent pointed to pressure to curate public-facing profiles and early personal disclosure. Some 27 per cent said fears of screenshots or information being shared contributed to exhaustion; an equal share cited unwanted attention.
The retreat from oversharing appears broader. According to the survey, 46 per cent of adults actively try to keep most aspects of their life private online. Only 8 per cent feel comfortable sharing most aspects publicly, while 35 per cent say they are becoming more selective about what they disclose.
Ashley Madison is betting that this cultural recalibration towards controlled visibility can be monetised. By doubling down on privacy infrastructure and reframing itself around discretion rather than infidelity, the company is attempting to convert reputational baggage into a premium proposition.
