Ep 14: Mike Conover, CEO at Brightwave: Building AI for the Enterprise

A power-packed Unpak3d Podcast featuring Mike Conover, CEO of Brightwave, sharing battle-tested strategies for enterprise AI success. Mike breaks down exactly how to build, scale, and dominate in the AI-first era.

Since recording this episode, Brightwave has launched Report Builder and Blueprints, two powerful new features that mark the debut of the first deep research platform purpose-built for private market investors. These tools help investment teams go from a 1,000-page data room to a fully sourced, sharable report in minutes—automating workflows like investment memos, expert call summaries, and comp analyses.

Key insights you'll discover:

🚀 1:31 - From Zero to AI Hero: Mike's journey and critical success factors

🤝 6:20 - Building Your AI Dream Team: Culture secrets that attract and retain top talent

🔓 14:13 - The Open Source Advantage: Why it matters for enterprise adoption

🛠️ 21:35 - Production-Ready AI: Skip the common pitfalls, nail the execution

🏄‍♂️ 27:48 - Surfing the AI Wave: Strategic moves that put you ahead of competition

🛡️ 38:30 - Data Moat Strategy: Transform data into unbeatable market advantage

✨ 42:19 - The Brightwave Edge: Inside look at next-gen AI implementation

🤝 50:57 - Strategic Partnerships: Accelerate growth through smart collaborations

🧘 59:42 - Leadership Sustainability: Balance innovation with personal well-being