Alex Hawkinson
Founder and CEO of BrightAI, leveraging over 25 years of experience in IoT, AI, SaaS, and cloud-based technologies to transform critical infrastructure management. Discusses how BrightAI's platform provides real-time monitoring and proactive solutions for essential services.
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Jul 24, 2025 • 3h 29min
Google Doubles Down on Cloud AI, Hulk Hogan Passes Away at 71, Hill and Valley Forum Reactions | Casey Neistat, Chris Samra, Zak Kukoff, Vineeta Agarwala, Micky Malka, Alex Hawkinson
Vineeta Agarwala, a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, unveils how AI agents are set to revolutionize healthcare, improving drug development and patient care. Micky Malka, founder of Ribbit Capital, shares insights on enhancing financial accessibility and trust. Casey Neistat discusses engaging retro technology through ModRetro's M64. Zak Kukoff dives into the backlash against Trevor Milton's controversial interview. Meanwhile, Chris Samra introduces Waves camera glasses, merging AI with consumer tech, and Alex Hawkinson reveals how BrightAI is transforming infrastructure management with real-time solutions.
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Jan 27, 2025 • 43min
He exited for $200M— then bootstrapped his next startup to $100M in revenue. | Alex Hawkinson, Founder of BrightAI
Alex Hawkinson, founder of BrightAI and former CEO of SmartThings, shares his entrepreneurial insights after selling his last startup for over $200M. He discusses how he bootstrapped BrightAI to $100M in revenue with just seven clients. Alex emphasizes the importance of solving real-world problems, combining AI and IoT, and securing enterprise design partners. He also highlights strategies for scaling startups, avoiding niche stagnation, and the significance of patience in entrepreneurship while achieving impactful product-market fit.
