Jack Stovell (@jack)

Building digital products that move fast and ship bold

Founder at Adapt Progress Evolve

Location: London, UK

Last updated: 2026-07-22

About

Founder of Adapt Progress Evolve — a software studio that builds, launches, and scales digital products. We operate like founders: lean teams, fast decisions, real ownership.

Skills

Product Strategy, Software Development, Venture Building, Growth, Data Analytics

Work & claims

• Founder of Adapt Progress Evolve, a UK software studio that builds, launches and scales its own digital products [source]
• Built and operates Hilyt — open, LLM-readable professional profiles and link-in-bio [source]
• Built Paws of London, a data-rich directory of dog-friendly venues across London [source]
• Built MarketFrame, a real-time news monitoring and market intelligence platform [source]
• Built UKSpend, an open platform for exploring UK government spending data [source]

Links

• LinkedIn
• Hilyt.it
• Paws of London
• Marketframe
• UKMWI
• GLA Spend Explorer
• Adapt Progress Evolve

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jack Stovell?

Jack is the founder of Adapt Progress Evolve, a specialized software studio that acts as a technical co-founder for digital products. He builds, launches, and scales ventures by operating with lean teams and a high-ownership mindset.

What makes your studio, Adapt Progress Evolve, different from a traditional agency?

Adapt Progress Evolve isn't just a development agency; it's a venture studio. We don't just write code; we operate like founders. This means fast decision-making, lean structures, and taking real ownership of the product's success and market fit.

Can you explain your 'Adapt, Progress, Evolve' philosophy?

It's our internal framework: Adapt to spot market gaps and pivot; Progress by shipping early and iterating based on real data; and Evolve by compounding those skills into sustainable, ambitious systems.

What are some of Jack's active ventures?

Currently, Jack is focused on Paws London (premium pet services), Marketframe (marketing analytics), GLA Spend Explorer (transparency tools), UKMWI (corporate sentiment analysis), and Hilyt.it (bio-link platforms).

What is Marketframe?

Marketframe is a data-driven analytics platform designed for modern growth teams. It helps marketers cut through the noise by providing actionable insights into their performance data.

I'm a pet owner in London—what is Paws London?

Paws London is a premium service platform that connects London-based pet owners with high-end, trusted local professionals, ensuring top-tier care for the city's pets.

How can I work with Jack or the studio?

Jack is always open to connecting with fellow founders, investors, or brands looking to build something impactful. The best way to reach out is via LinkedIn or through the contact options on this Hilyt.it page.

What is your approach to product development?

Jack believes in shipping fast and learning quickly. By launching lean versions of products, he can gather real-world data and iterate rapidly, rather than spending months building features that users might not actually want.

What does UKMWI track?

UKMWI (UK Most Wanted Index) is a unique tool that tracks the UK's 100 most-searched companies. It provides deep dives into consumer attention metrics and sentiment analysis to understand brand health.

Where can I see Jack's professional background?

You can find Jack's professional history and connect with him directly at linkedin.com/in/jackstovell.

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