Mar 14, 2025

Podcast: Alex Hawkinson on Tech Seeking Human

Alex Hawkinson on Tech Seeking Human podcast - discusses modernizing infrastructure with AI.

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

Alex Hawkinson interview

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

Podcast cover image titled Stacey On IoT featuring a man in a suit smiling. Text reads: With Alex Hawkinson, Co-Founder of BrightAI. Background has a pattern of microphones and BrightAI logo.

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