Mike Laming

Mike Laming is a co-founder and the Chief Technical Officer of Contact State, a lead generation certification technology platform.15 He is an experienced entrepreneur and technologist with a background in Silicon Valley.7

Professional Background

Laming co-founded Contact State in 2019 along with Alain Desmier.5 The company has since grown to certify and deliver over 100,000 insurance customer journeys per month, supporting major insurance distributors and product providers.6

Expertise and Focus

As a technical marketer and Rails developer, Laming's work at Contact State focuses on:

• Changing lead generation practices
• Emphasizing privacy and data protection
• Developing innovative technology solutions

His expertise in these areas has contributed to Contact State's success in disrupting and positively changing the UK lead generation industry.8

Education and Previous Experience

Laming holds a degree from the University of Kent, which he obtained between 2005 and 2010.4 He is also a Y-Combinator alumnus, indicating his involvement in the prestigious startup accelerator program.1

Achievements

In September 2021, Contact State was acquired by Verisk, a leading global data analytics provider. This acquisition led to Contact State combining with Verisk's Jornaya, expanding their reach and capabilities in the UK and EU markets.18

Personal Interests

Outside of his professional life, Laming identifies as a motorcyclist3, showcasing interests beyond the tech world.

You can find Mike Laming on LinkedIn under the username "mikelaming", where he has over 500 connections.2