Rob Dance

CEO & Founder of ROCK.

Greater Cardiff Area

About

Rob Dance is an entrepreneur, business leader, and the founder of ROCK, a technology company that has grown from a £1,000 startup into an international organisation generating eight-figure revenues. Over the last two decades, Rob has helped businesses adopt technology, scale operations, and navigate rapid digital change. Through that experience, he has become increasingly focused on a challenge far bigger than business itself: ensuring technological progress strengthens humanity rather than leaving people behind. As artificial intelligence and automation reshape industries at unprecedented speed, Rob is helping build systems, organisations, and frameworks designed to align innovation with human progress. His work centres on a simple belief: technology is not the threat; the irresponsible deployment of technology is. Today, Rob’s mission is to share ideas, lessons, and practical frameworks around leadership, innovation, human potential, and the future of work - exploring how individuals, businesses, and societies can thrive in a world changing faster than ever before.

Experience

  • CEO & Founder at ROCK
    May 2008 - Present · 18 yrs 3 mos

    Back in 2008, I started ROCK in my parents' garage with just £1,000. Today, it stands as one of the UK's largest technology consultancies. From those humble beginnings, our journey has been nothing but extraordinary, growing from a one-man IT solution into a pioneer in the technology industry. At ROCK, we thrive on solving the most complex technology challenges for our clients. We guide them through digital transformations, driving innovation with powerful assets, platforms, and partnerships. Our team is comprised of the brightest minds in the industry, dedicated to making progress for our clients. Household names and global trailblazers rely on us to enhance their technological capabilities, trusting us as their strategic partner. We're not just consultants; we're change-makers, team players, and advocates for sustainability, diversity, and equality. Together, we can make a real difference. Join us on this incredible journey. Pioneer. Partner. Progress.

  • Forbes Council Contributer at Forbes
    Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

    With expertise in scaling businesses, I empower aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals through my articles on Mindset, Personal Growth and Leadership.