Welcome to Blue-Sky Data Platform.  Our mission is to make financial data and services accessible to everyone. We aim to provide high-quality, reliable financial data from a wide variety of sources at an affordable price, catering to developers, financial institutions and individual investors.  Our focus is on ease of use, transparency, and scalability.

Born from a legacy of innovation and expertise, we are a fintech startup proudly taking over the assets of IEX Cloud, continuing its mission to democratize access to market data. Founded by innovators with wide experience in financial services, data and analytics, the team includes prior members of the IEX Cloud team.  

At Blue-Sky Data Platform, we are committed to maintaining the core functionality that users have come to trust while striving to expand and enhance our offerings. Our initial services aim to mirror those of IEX Cloud, providing robust, reliable market and financial data at a fraction of the traditional cost. However, we don't stop there. Our roadmap includes exciting innovations that will not only enhance current capabilities but also introduce new features and tools designed to revolutionize how our clients interact with financial data.

Our platform is built for those who demand precision and speed in their data solutions. Whether you are a startup fintech, a sprawling financial institution, or an independent investor, our API services are tailored to meet your needs, ensuring that you receive the most relevant and up-to-date information at your fingertips.

Join us at Blue-Sky Data Platform as we pave the way for a more informed and empowered financial future.


Meet The Founders

Tim Baker, CFA.  CEO

Tim has over 30 years of US financial services expertise across a wide variety of disciplines, from sell side research, banking, M&A, technology, data and data science. Tim has served in senior roles at IEX, UBS, Refinitiv and Thomson Reuters, while also working for and investing in smaller fintech firms. In 2021, Tim founded Blue-Sky Thinking as a fintech consultancy and investment firm, working with firms like BMLL – a leader in Level 3 Exchange data, LSEG, and Expero – a technology product and consulting business where he now leads the Financial Service Practice.  Tim is satisfying his lifelong ambition to found his own company, as CEO and co-founder 

Pedro J. Aguayo, CTO

Pedro J. Aguayo has built a distinguished career in technology leadership across various prominent roles before recently concluding his tenure as the Head of Product and Technology at IEX Cloud. His experience includes positions at Oracle as a Senior Software Developer and at Index Engines as a Software Engineer, where he developed key software solutions and innovations. He also founded Aguatechnologies, providing technical consultancy and creating custom software solutions for diverse business needs. At IEX Cloud, Pedro spearheaded the enhancement of cloud-based financial data services, focusing on real-time and historical market data solutions, capping his career with a strong record of innovation and operational excellence in the technology and financial sectors.