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YipitData appoints ZoomInfo Founder, CEO Henry Schuck to Board of Directors
Monday, April 13, 2026 — 16:55:36 (UTC)
Apr 13, 2026 9:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
YipitData Appoints ZoomInfo Founder and CEO Henry Schuck to Board of Directors to Support Next Phase of Growth
Schuck brings deep expertise in scaling data-driven technology platforms and building category-defining companies NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--YipitData, the leading provider of alternative data-driven market intelligence for institutional investors, retailers, consumer brands, and enterprises, today announced that Henry Schuck, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ZoomInfo (NASDAQ: GTM), has joined its Board of Directors.
Schuck brings more than two decades of experience building and scaling data-driven technology platforms. He founded ZoomInfo in 2007 and led its transformation from an early-stage startup into a category-defining B2B intelligence platform, culminating in a successful public listing. Under his leadership, ZoomInfo reshaped how go-to-market teams leverage data and established itself as a leader in modern revenue intelligence.
YipitData is known for using alternative data to provide more timely and granular insights into how companies are performing and customers are behaving. Over 650 customers, including many of the world’s largest institutional investors and Fortune 100 companies, rely on YipitData for market intelligence that supports their critical decisions.
“Henry built one of the most successful data platforms of our time,” said Vinicius Vacanti, CEO of YipitData. “He understands what it takes to scale proprietary data, build customer relationships, and navigate the complexities of growth at every stage. As we continue expanding our products and reach, his perspective will be invaluable.”
YipitData’s model centers on building proprietary data assets, data validation, and a commitment to customer value. Analyzing billions of data points every day to provide accurate, timely insights on company performance and customer behavior, YipitData helps investors and enterprises make smarter decisions.
“YipitData has built a combination of analytical rigor and customer trust,” said Schuck. “The team has built a data platform the world’s leading investors and companies rely on to navigate critical business decisions with confidence. There is substantial room to expand both the footprint and the impact of the business.”
Schuck’s appointment signals YipitData’s continued investment in leadership as it enters a new phase of strategic expansion. Following Schuck’s appointment is ZoomInfo’s adoption of SpendHound, a YipitData company, marking a milestone in SpendHound’s enterprise expansion. His experience building and operating a scaled, public data platform will help guide YipitData’s growth across product innovation, enterprise adoption, and operational excellence.
About YipitData
YipitData is the leading provider of alternative data-driven marketing intelligence, trusted by over 650 customers including many of the world’s largest institutional investors and Fortune 100 companies. Using alternative data, YipitData provides more timely and granular insights on how companies are performing and customers are behaving. Backed by over $500M in investments from Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) and Norwest Venture Partners, YipitData’s valuation has exceeded $1B. YipitData transforms billions of alternative data points into actionable intelligence across sectors like software, AI, e-commerce, retail, and payments. For more information, visit www.yipitdata.com.
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