About
Colin Hayhurst is an independent researcher in physics and the founder of a stealth-stage project, with a current focus on foundational physics research. He has previously held CEO or CTO positions at startups in computational physics, high-performance computing, web infrastructure, web search, and AI. His earlier experience includes several years of physics research and supporting academics in science and engineering.
Colin Hayhurst @colinhayhurst
Something must be rotten at the heart of UK. Why would the RAS write - "This news was cautiously welcomed by the RAS"? https://t.co/GudJYSuloD
Jul 27, 2026
Colin Hayhurst @colinhayhurst
Having fun with a universe simulator. You can run it your browser too, at https://t.co/CxgGqwoeUj https://t.co/LOFsYTpqJS
Jun 30, 2026 Β· β₯ 1
Colin Hayhurst @colinhayhurst
Writing, checking and refining physics research papers is exhausting. It's been too long since the last one. This was fun though, and is a whole new ball game: MΓΈller Scattering from Relational Closure in Cl(1,3)
Jun 26, 2026 Β· β₯ 2
Founder/CEO at GoScaleYC S12
Intro paths
Colin went through Y Combinator (Summer 2012) β any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
In turn, Colin can intro founders to GoScale's investors below.
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Co-founders at GoScale
Experience
- Stealth ProjectFoundercurrent2026 β present
- Leaders ImproveNon Executive Directorcurrent2018 β presentUnited Kingdom
- MojeekCEO2020 β 2026United Kingdom
- DataJavelinChief Commercial Officer and Co-founder2019 β 2021
- University of SussexInnovations Partnership Fellow2014 β 2019Greater Brighton and Hove Area
- StackBlazeCo-founder & CEO: GoScale (nee StackBlaze)2011 β 2014Greater Brighton and Hove Area
- Tripbodπ2010 β 2011London Area, United Kingdom
- Gatwick Diamond & West Sussex Innovation & Growth TeamPortfolio Director2010 β 2011
- Sussex EnterprisePortfolio Manager, Gatwick Diamond Enterprise Hub2008 β 2009
- Open UniversityVisiting Research Fellow2005 β 2008
- University of BrightonBusiness Development Manager2006 β 2007
- Cranfield UniversityPart-time Researcher1998 β 2006
- ANSYS, IncManaging Director (Century Dynamics Ltd subsidiary)2005
- Century Dynamics LimitedManaging Director1998 β 2005
- Century Dynamics LimitedTechnical Director1991 β 1998
- AtkinsPrincipal Engineer, Computational Physics1986 β 1991
- NEI Reyrolle (later part of Rolls Royce)Design and Development Engineer1979 β 1986
Education
- Durham UniversityBSc(Hons) 2.I, Engineering Science1980 β 1983
- Y CombinatorSummer cohort 2012, GoScale2012
- Durham UniversityMEng, Engineering and Management1983 β 1984
- Heversham Grammar School1972 β 1979
Skills & more
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Machine LearningProduct ManagementSoftware DevelopmentEngineeringEntrepreneurshipMarketing StrategySocial MediaCommercializationProduct DevelopmentCloud ComputingBusiness PlanningBusiness Development- FRSA β Royal Society of Arts
- Fellow of Institution of Mechanical Engineers β Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
- Diploma in Management Coaching and Mentoring β ILM
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Also attended Durham University138
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Also attended Y Combinator1,475
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