Ignition: Year in review & 2024 product preview

Dane Thomas, Co-Founder of Ignition, is highly regarded in the technology industry. With over a decade of experience in building and globally scaling Australian SaaS products, Dane was Ignition's Chief Product Officer for 12 years and has made significant contributions to the sector. 

Following a master's degree in animation from the University of Technology Sydney, Dane began his career in freelance web design and development, eventually transitioning to a user experience designer at Deputy, a then lesser-known cloud-based workforce management and scheduling platform. As employee number five, Dane worked in Sydney with Deputy for six years, and the platform is now widely used in over 100 countries across a broad range of industries.

Dane's work in his role at Deputy was pivotal to his eventually Co-Founding of Ignition with Founder and CEO, Guy Pearson, where he continues to leverage his expertise to drive innovation and ensure the delivery of superior client engagement and commerce solutions.

Jason Prowd is a highly accomplished product leader, currently serving as the Global Vice President of Product at Ignition, the world's first client engagement and commerce platform for professional services. With a passion for understanding and solving complex customer problems in simple, useful, and delightful ways, Jason is a true champion of exceptional user experiences.

Throughout his career, Jason has worked on a wide range of projects, from launching entirely new digital products to extending and expanding existing digital assets/platforms. No matter the scope or scale of the project, Jason's focus remains the same: creating stellar product experiences that are driven by the needs of the customer.

As a collaborative and results-oriented leader, Jason is dedicated to building and developing high-performance product teams. He understands the value of working across design, technology, product, and GTM to deliver meaningful solutions that exceed customer expectations.

At Ignition, Jason is leading a team of product professionals who are at the forefront of innovation in the professional services industry. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities facing this sector, Jason and his team are working tirelessly to create new products and features that enable businesses to achieve their goals and deliver exceptional value to their customers.

Whether he's partnering with colleagues or working on product strategy, Jason is always focused on delivering stellar product experiences that make a real difference in people's lives.

Matt Kanas is a seasoned professional who serves as the VP, Partnerships at Ignition. Prior to this, he held the role of Managing Director, AMER for five years. With a proven track record of driving growth and innovation, at companies like Intuit, Matt has earned a distinguished reputation within the technology industry. 

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Matt is a devoted family man who enjoys exploring his hometown, Toronto, and the world, with his wife and two sons. He has a passion for adventure and seeks to broaden his horizons by experiencing different cultures - especially traditional food and drink.

However, Matt's favourite activities are snowboarding and hiking with his family. The Kanas boys have a particular interest in discovering the local wildlife, especially salamanders at the family cottage. For Matt, these excursions represent cherished opportunities for quality family time.