Entrepreneur & Technology Innovation Leader; Founder of Groupon, Uptake Technologies & Gigawatt AI; EY World Entrepreneur of the Year

Chicago, IL, USA
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Brad Keywell Biography

Brad Keywell is an entrepreneur, investor, author, artist, and philanthropist whose career encompasses more than two decades in technology and business innovation. Keywell is a founder of 10 technology companies, including three that have gone public on NASDAQ, as well as a venture capital firm, a global ideas platform, an immersive museum, and several nonprofit organizations. His co-founded companies include Groupon, MediaOcean, and Echo Global Logistics, each recognized for advancements in technology-enabled services and digital transformation. Keywell earned a Juris Doctor cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School and a Bachelor of Business Administration with honors from the University of Michigan School of Business.

Keywell co-founded Groupon, a collective buying platform that Forbes called "The Fastest Growing Company Ever." He played a central role in the company's development, guiding its growth from a Chicago-based startup to an international business with millions of subscribers. Groupon completed an initial public offering on NASDAQ, and Keywell served on its board of directors from its inception. He later founded Uptake Technologies, an industrial artificial intelligence company that applies data analytics to predict equipment failures and optimize machinery performance. Uptake has been recognized as Forbes Startup of the Year, a CNBC Disruptor, and a Forbes Cloud 100 company, and has been named a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum.

Keywell was named EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year at an award ceremony in Monaco, selected from among hundreds of participants worldwide. He became one of only a few recipients from the United States in the program's history. The judging panel cited his record of founding multiple companies that achieved unicorn status and his impact on global entrepreneurship. Keywell is also the founder and executive chairman of Gigawatt AI, an artificial intelligence-native operating system for electric and gas utilities.

In addition to his business ventures, Keywell is recognized for his work in cultural and civic leadership. He is the founder and chairman of Chicago Ideas, an innovation and ideas platform, and founded WNDR Museum, an experiential art museum with locations in Chicago, San Diego, Seattle, and Boston. Keywell serves as an adjunct professor of entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He is the author of "Biz Dev 3.0: Changing Business as We Know It," published by ALM Publishing, and co-author of "Isabelle Speaks Up: A Story of Possibilities." He also hosts the podcast "The Upside" and participates in Renaissance Weekend and the TED Conference.

Keywell is chairman of Future Founders Foundation, an organization dedicated to entrepreneurial education for youth in the Chicagoland area and beyond. He has signed The Giving Pledge, committing to donate the majority of his wealth to charitable causes. His speaking engagements address topics such as the future of work, artificial intelligence, and innovation in established industries, with a focus on practical strategies for continuous improvement and organizational transformation.

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Brad Keywell Videos

The Mindset of a World-Class Entrepreneur | Brad Keywell | E4

The Mindset of a World-Class Entrepreneur | Brad Keywell | E4

Brad Keywell is an incredible entrepreneur.

Michigan Ross Commencement 2022 Guest Speaker: Brad Keywell

Michigan Ross Commencement 2022 Guest Speaker: Brad Keywell

Founder and executive chairman of Uptake Technologies Brad Keywell BBA '91 gives the commencement address at the 2022 Michigan Ross.

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