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Watch our exclusive interview with Alex Hawkinson, Founder and CEO of BrightAI.
How many companies do you know that #bootstrapped their way to $80M in #ARR while truly changing the world? This is the story of BrightAI.
From realizing we haven’t truly graduated from #Roman-era #infrastructure maintenance, BrightAI set out to change it - using cutting-edge #observability tools to see in real time, for example, when storms hit, where leaks occur, and which power poles are down.
That naturally led us to discuss their #StatefulOS Physical AI platform, which uses #Edge AI to deliver continuous, 24/7, real-time diagnostics - via #robots or even #wearable tools. The result? Precise, surgical action items and a doubling of #productivity.
We also touched on BrightAI’s #bootstrapped journey to $80M ARR - and whether such #growth is still possible today, or if #VibeCoding tools are only suitable for #MVPs.
From there, we explored a pivotal early decision: going #MultiVertical versus #horizontal. What were the tradeoffs, and why was this choice #essential to their success?
And with discussions about #DataCenters in #space, what role could BrightAI play? Turns out Alex also founded another company- Observable Space.
Lastly, guess what is Alex' favorite movie? ⚔️💥🎬
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Interviewers: Yossi Garmazi & Jason Woolf.
#tech #observability #ai #infrastructure #Pedro
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:56 Robots in the Streets?
01:57 From Smart Things to BrightAI
03:26 BrightAI' product assumptions
05:05 The rise of LLMs
06:23 Bright AI: Observability
08:39 Stateful OS Platform
12:04 Bright AI & Space
13:36 Efficient Computer Partnership
16:06 Bootstrapping to $80M ARR
19:22 Multi Vertical Strategy
23:04 Future of Smart City
26:04 Observable Space
27:11 Wearable AI
29:35 Entrepreneurs Advice
32:14 Career Mentor
33:54 Coffee with Historical Figure
34:44 Napoleon Dynamite Movie
By Boardroom ClubWatch our exclusive interview with Alex Hawkinson, Founder and CEO of BrightAI.
How many companies do you know that #bootstrapped their way to $80M in #ARR while truly changing the world? This is the story of BrightAI.
From realizing we haven’t truly graduated from #Roman-era #infrastructure maintenance, BrightAI set out to change it - using cutting-edge #observability tools to see in real time, for example, when storms hit, where leaks occur, and which power poles are down.
That naturally led us to discuss their #StatefulOS Physical AI platform, which uses #Edge AI to deliver continuous, 24/7, real-time diagnostics - via #robots or even #wearable tools. The result? Precise, surgical action items and a doubling of #productivity.
We also touched on BrightAI’s #bootstrapped journey to $80M ARR - and whether such #growth is still possible today, or if #VibeCoding tools are only suitable for #MVPs.
From there, we explored a pivotal early decision: going #MultiVertical versus #horizontal. What were the tradeoffs, and why was this choice #essential to their success?
And with discussions about #DataCenters in #space, what role could BrightAI play? Turns out Alex also founded another company- Observable Space.
Lastly, guess what is Alex' favorite movie? ⚔️💥🎬
Check our new website:
https://www.boardroomclub.net
Check out our new YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@BoardroomClub
Interviewers: Yossi Garmazi & Jason Woolf.
#tech #observability #ai #infrastructure #Pedro
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:56 Robots in the Streets?
01:57 From Smart Things to BrightAI
03:26 BrightAI' product assumptions
05:05 The rise of LLMs
06:23 Bright AI: Observability
08:39 Stateful OS Platform
12:04 Bright AI & Space
13:36 Efficient Computer Partnership
16:06 Bootstrapping to $80M ARR
19:22 Multi Vertical Strategy
23:04 Future of Smart City
26:04 Observable Space
27:11 Wearable AI
29:35 Entrepreneurs Advice
32:14 Career Mentor
33:54 Coffee with Historical Figure
34:44 Napoleon Dynamite Movie