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- Carmen Hughes: Principal
- Carmen Hughes: Founder
Ignite X is a San Francisco Bay Area marketing and communications agency built for the AI era. For 20+ years, the agency has launched and scaled 200+ technology companies across AI, Deep Tech, Robotics, SaaS, fintech, cybersecurity, and enterprise software.
Today, Ignite X pioneers AI Search Visibility and Machine Relations, helping brands earn
citations and recommendations across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Claude, and other AI platforms. Services include AI citation audits, Credibility Score assessments, engine-specific content strategy, Machine Relations, Executive Authority, company visibility and strategic launch campaigns.
Recognized as a Top 20 PR agency in San Francisco, Ignite X combines deep communications expertise with proprietary AI visibility tools to help brands become discoverable, credible, and cited in the conversations that drive modern buying decisions.