— Who we are
Your digital launchpad
We are a Tech-focused digital agency in Cornwall who create User-centered products, websites, and experiences that engage, delight, and deliver true value to both our clients and their customers.
Tech-focused Digital Agency in Cornwall
Being a digital agency in Cornwall is actually amazing. We get to live in a wonderful place without compromising on our digital careers. And it’s not just us who have realised Cornwall is the place to be, it is actually one of the fastest-growing tech clusters in the UK.
People often think being a digital agency in Cornwall is limiting because of our location. But this couldn’t be further from the truth, it’s actiually a benefit!
Cornwall was one of the first paces in the UK to get Superfast broadband and our connectivity allow us to work at speed with global clients. There is a real sense of innovation in Cornwall, which allows us to work on some exciting projects with interesting people locally too.Â
The county is home to great conferences like Agile on the Beach. Networking Groups like Cornwall Geeks. And collaborative organisations like Software Cornwall.Â
Who we are
Meet the team
Matt Ville
Co-Founder & CEO
Matt started in tech 19 years ago rising from a Junior Developer. Looking for something new and exciting, he took a position as a Cheif Technology Officer in various startups, bringing digital products to life. With insights into starting and running businesses, he started hiyield, creating an agency around his experience, forming where we are today.
Ben Short
Co-Founder & Senior Developer
A keen gamer from a young age, Ben introduced himself into coding. He took the educational route to college and then onto university, getting a BSC Computing Degree. Matt met Ben at Cornwall geeks and took him under his wing to work on a digital product startup. Ever since Ben and Matt have worked together, building up a comprehensive portfolio of work. Ben lives in Cornwall with his wife and dog Thor.
Mike Roberts
Co-Founder & Senior Developer
An undergraduate degree in physics to a master’s in astrophysics. Mike started coding during his studies where he wrote a programme for a dynamic harmonic oscillator. From then on, he learnt how to code, getting to know the language and becoming a senior developer in London. He soon moved back to Cornwall where he grew up. He has a rich portfolio, and in his spare time love to cook and going on weekend adventures, either checking out a place to eat or finding Cornwall’s hidden gems.
Joe Wilkins
Junior Developer
Joe is a bright spark, revving up to be expert Senior Developer. At school, he dove in into tech and realised that he was good at it! He’s been levelling up his skills, and hiyield saw his passion and was excited to get him on the team. In his spare time, Joe listens to new music, plays the guitar or ‘slaps the bass’.
Justin Lipkin
Junior Developer
Justin is learning fast and is well on his way to becoming a skilled developer. He started to love technology at a young age when introduced to a family computer, becoming engrossed in software. This lead to Justin’s world revolving around tech, from robotics, 3D printing, virtual reality, game development and website development. When he’s not learning tech, he’s down the gym or getting in his steps outside in the Cornish Coast.
Emil Pruden
Studio Coordinator
Emil is the lead creative in the studio, an Adobe master, and always on hand to take the perfect picture. From being creative, project management or marketing. Although he doesn’t code, he loves digital, from photography or videography, bringing hiyield to life or promoting our partners. He moved down to Cornwall after university for a great work-life balance. When he’s not at the office, he’s running, taking photos, making films or on an outdoor adventure.
Core Values
The best digital agency in Cornwall we can be
Collaboration
We value all contributions to projects and encourage everyone to have the opportunity to speak. The shyest of the team could have a game-changing idea.
Innovation
Pursuing and delivering out of the box ideas drives us as a company.
Teamwork
Working with our clients, helping our colleagues or working together with talented freelancers and businesses. We believe that hard work and talent should be valued and recognised, moving forwards, together.
Sense of humor
We love what we do. But the word 'work' has many negative meanings. We try to make work a fun, relaxed and a happy place to be. Therefore having a sense of humour for us is hugely welcomed throughout what we do!
Authenticity
Being authentic has become a buzzword. But for us, we stand by it. From working with clients or being yourself within our team. We welcome everyone for who they are. Being true to yourself provides the foundations for an awesome dynamic team that yields success.
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