Brett A. Hurt
About Brett A. Hurt
Brett A. Hurt is the CEO and Co-founder of data.world, known for his leadership in the tech industry, including co-founding Bazaarvoice and Coremetrics. He actively engages in AI initiatives and promotes ethical data use while serving in various advisory and mentorship roles.
Work at data.world
Brett A. Hurt serves as the CEO and Co-founder of data.world, a role he has held since 2015. Under his leadership, the company focuses on data-driven decision-making and advocates for the ethical use of data. Hurt promotes the development of AI tools to enhance team productivity and engages in discussions surrounding AI regulation and its implications. He emphasizes the transformative power of AI and its potential for societal improvement.
Education and Expertise
Brett A. Hurt studied at The Wharton School, where he earned an MBA in High-Tech Entrepreneurship from 1997 to 1999. He also attended The University of Texas at Austin, achieving a degree in Management Information Systems from 1990 to 1994. His educational background supports his extensive experience in entrepreneurship and technology, particularly in the fields of data management and AI.
Background
Brett A. Hurt began programming at the age of seven and started programming on the Internet at eighteen. He co-founded Coremetrics, which was recognized as the top web analytics solution by Forrester Research and was acquired by IBM for approximately $300 million. He also co-founded Bazaarvoice, leading it through its IPO and subsequent acquisitions, establishing it as a major player in social commerce.
Achievements
Hurt has received the Best CEO Legacy Award from the Austin Business Journal in 2017. He authored a book titled 'The Entrepreneur’s Essentials', available for free on databrett.medium.com. Additionally, he has been involved in various initiatives, including participating in AI Hackathons and advocating for the integration of AI into business processes. He was selected for the 2020 class of the Braddock Scholars program at the Aspen Institute, which supports societal impact through mentorship and grants.
Leadership Roles and Mentorship
Brett A. Hurt has held various leadership positions, including serving on the Board of Advisors for ClearBlade since 2013 and as a Mentor at TechStars since 2013. He was a Member of the Board of Directors at CoPilot from 2018 to 2023 and served as Chairman of the Board at Shelfbucks from 2013 to 2019. He co-owns Hurt Family Investments, which is involved in numerous startups and venture capital funds.