Aug 4, 2025

Podcast: Alex Hawkinson on Dealmakers — Betting Big on Physical AI

What does it take to build a company that doesn’t follow the typical SaaS playbook? On the Dealmakers podcast, BrightAI founder and CEO Alex Hawkinson talks with host Alejandro Cremades about scaling real-world AI, selling SmartThings to Samsung, and why the physical world deserves just as much innovation as the digital one.

🎧 Listen to the full episode here.

Aug 4, 2025

Podcast: BrightAI’s Vision for AI in the Physical World

On the latest episode of Inspired, Alexa von Tobel interviews BrightAI CEO Alex Hawkinson about building companies that reshape how the world works—from SmartThings to BrightAI, and his mission to bring Physical AI to essential industries like HVAC, utilities, and more.

They discuss why Inspired Capital chose to invest, what lies ahead for BrightAI, and, in a more personal moment, how Alex handles stress, stays grounded, and the kindest thing anyone’s ever done for him.

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Mar 14, 2025

Podcast: Alex Hawkinson on Tech Seeking Human

BrightAI CEO and Founder Alex Hawkinson recently joined the Tech Seeking Human podcast to discuss how AI, IoT, and automation are modernizing infrastructure with AI. The episode explores how these technologies are transforming legacy systems across sectors like utilities, water, and manufacturing.

Alex shares how building SmartThings shaped his vision for BrightAI. That same vision is now helping companies modernize field operations with real-time intelligence, predictive analytics, and autonomous systems.

He explains how BrightAI’s platform helps companies:

Detect and resolve issues before failures occur
Boost workforce productivity and reduce manual processes
Shift from reactive maintenance to proactive, AI-powered operations

If you’re interested in infrastructure technology, AI in the field, or scaling operations, this episode is a must-watch.

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Feb 13, 2025

Podcast: Alex Hawkinson on The Product Market Fit Show

BrightAI’s CEO and Founder, Alex Hawkinson, recently appeared on The Product Market Fit Show to discuss how Stateful OS is transforming infrastructure operations. He explains how BrightAI helps industries shift from reactive maintenance to AI-powered, proactive solutions.

In this episode, Alex breaks down how he bootstrapped BrightAI to $80 million in revenue across just seven enterprise customers, raised a $15 million Series Seed, and secured multiple seven-figure deals. He also shares lessons from a previous startup exit—and why impact, not just scale, drives meaningful innovation in infrastructure.

🎧 Listen to the full discussion here

May 17, 2022

Podcast: Alex Hawkinson on Stacey on IoT Discussing AIoT Innovation

BrightAI co-founder Alex Hawkinson joined the popular Stacey on IoT podcast to discuss how AIoT is transforming physical industries.

In the episode, Alex explains how BrightAI’s turnkey platform helps legacy businesses unlock innovation, gain real-time insights, and deliver more value to customers. He also shares why these AIoT advances aren’t just profitable—they’re good for society, too.

Listen to the full episode here.

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