Figures from business and technology have paid tribute to Mike Lynch after his death was confirmed earlier today.
Mr Lynch was the creator of software giant Autonomy, which grew to become one of the world’s most prominent tech firms.
David Tabizel, Mr Lynch’s co-founder at Autonomy, said: “It looks like we’ve lost our dear Dr Mike Lynch. RIP. The world has lost a genius. His family have lost a giant of a man.”
Meanwhile, the chairman of the Francis Crick Institute described Mike Lynch as a “human being of great ability”.
Mr Lynch was a member of the Create The Change fundraising board, set up by Cancer Research UK and which helped fund the building of the Institute, a biomedical research centre.
Lord John Browne said: “Mike Lynch should be remembered as the person who catalysed a breed of deep tech entrepreneurs in the UK.
“His ideas and his personal vision were a powerful contribution to science and technology in both Britain and globally.
“I send my condolences to those close to him. We have lost a human being of great ability.”
Technology industry group TechUK added to the tributes. A spokesman said: “Mike Lynch was a hugely significant and pioneering figure in the UK technology sector. Our hearts go out to all of the families and friends who have been impacted by these tragic events.”
