About
Andrew Brackin is a Partner at Gradient, focusing on vertical AI, healthcare, and application-layer companies. He previously co-founded Vial, a tech-enabled clinical trial platform, and was the founding Head of Growth at Newfront, a commercial insurance brokerage later acquired by WTW. He started his career at Jobr, a mobile job search app acquired by Monster in 2016, and was named a Thiel Fellow in 2013.
Andrew Brackin @brackin
this @yrechtman framework is so great. the best AI startups are building their teams this way more killer generalists, fewer roles https://t.co/QA1X6S9MLx
Aug 2, 2026 Β· β₯ 29 Β· β 1
Andrew Brackin @brackin
also an excellent thing to do when you start a role (meet the top 1% people in your role) https://t.co/XInF8ENn7X
Jul 28, 2026 Β· β₯ 8
Andrew Brackin @brackin
And Google buys Eleven Labs?
Jul 25, 2026 Β· β₯ 21
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Experience
- GradientPartnercurrent2024 β presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- HostieBoard Membercurrent2025 β present
- Enzo HealthBoard Membercurrent2024 β present
- Vera HealthInvestorcurrent2024 β present
- VialCo-Founder2020 β 2023San Francisco, CA
- NewfrontHead of Growth (Acquired by WTW)2018 β 2020San Francisco, CA
- Jobr for BusinessFounding Team (Acquired By Monster)2014 β 2018San Francisco, CA
- The Thiel FoundationFellow2013 β 2015San Francisco Bay Area
Education
- Thiel Fellowship2013 β 2015
Skills & more
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Shared employers
Also worked at Vial2
Also worked at Newfront7
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Also worked at Jobr for Business1
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