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Mike Lynch, born on June 16, 1965 in Ilford, United Kingdom, was a businessperson and entrepreneur. Mike Lynch died on August 19, 2024 at the age of 59. Schooling on record includes Christ's College. Awards on record include Officer of the Order of the British Empire (2006), Fellow of the Royal Society (2014) and Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (2008). Credited works include Autonomy Corporation and Darktrace.
My Take
Mike Lynch strikes me as one of Britain's most consequential and complicated tech figures. Co-founding Autonomy and later Darktrace, he was an early bet on data analytics and cybersecurity that proved prescient, earning him an OBE and a Fellowship of the Royal Society. I respect that he tried to build serious technology companies on British soil rather than chasing easy exits abroad. His death at sea in 2024 was a genuinely sobering end to a turbulent story of triumph and litigation. Whatever one makes of the controversies, his fingerprints on the modern tech landscape are undeniable.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mike Lynch
- Name (Japanese)
- マイク・リンチ
- Reading
- まいく・りんち
- Born
- June 16, 1965 – August 19, 2024
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Snake
- Origin
- Ilford, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- businessperson / entrepreneur
2. Background
- University
- Christ's College
Awards & achievements
- 2006 Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- 2014 Fellow of the Royal Society
- 2008 Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Autonomy Corporation | — | |
| Notable work | Darktrace | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike%20Lynch%20(businessman)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6833839
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Mike Lynch born?
Born June 16, 1965.
When did Mike Lynch die?
Died August 19, 2024, aged 59.
Where was Mike Lynch from?
Mike Lynch was from Ilford, United Kingdom.
What did Mike Lynch do?
Mike Lynch worked as businessperson, entrepreneur.
What was Mike Lynch known for?
Notable works include Autonomy Corporation, Darktrace.
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