Bradley Keywell
InvestorInvestor at Lightbank
Chicago, Illinois
Writes $500K – $1.5M checks · typically $1M
About
Bradley Keywell is founder and executive chairman of Gigawatt AI, an operating system platform for utilities, and founder and executive chairman of Uptake, which provides AI-driven software for operational insights across industrial sectors. He co-founded Groupon and founded MediaOcean, Echo Global Logistics, and DRIVIN, and co-founded venture fund Lightbank. Keywell also founded Chicago Ideas, an innovation platform, and serves as chairman of the Future Founders Foundation; he holds a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School and a BBA from the University of Michigan School of Business.
Experience
- Gigawatt.aiFounder & Exec Chairmancurrent2025 — present
- Infinite EpigeneticsCo-Founder & Chairmancurrent2024 — present
- Tempus Labs, Inc.Board member (Inception - 2019), Founding Investorcurrent2015 — presentChicago, Illinois
- TKOBoard Membercurrent2024 — present
- UptakeFounder & CEO (Inception - 2023)current2014 — presentChicago, IL
- GrouponCo-Foundercurrent2010 — present
- wndr museumFounder & Curatorcurrent2018 — presentChicago, Illinois
- LightbankCo-Foundercurrent2010 — presentGreater Chicago Area
- Echo Global LogisticsCo-Founder & CEO (CEO: Inception-2007)current2005 — presentGreater Chicago Area
- MediaoceanCo-Founder & CEO (CEO: Inception-2009))current2007 — presentGreater Chicago Area
- Chicago IdeasFounder and Chairmancurrent2008 — presentGreater Chicago Area
- Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial StudiesMember Board of Trusteescurrent1999 — presentAnn Arbor, Michigan, United States
- USC Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young AcademyMember Board of Trusteescurrent2021 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
- WWEBoard Membercurrent2024 — present
- Ultimate Fighting ChampionshipBoard Membercurrent2024 — present
- Future Founders FoundationChairman Emeritus and Co-Foundercurrent2007 — presentGreater Chicago Area
- BenzingaBoard Member2013 — 2022Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Equity ResidentialBoard Member2011 — 2021Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Snapsheet IncBoard Member2011 — 2020Chicago, Illinois, United States
- tastytradeBoard Member2014 — 2019Chicago, Illinois
Education
- University of Michigan Law SchoolDoctor of Law (JD), Cum Laude1991 — 1993
- University of MichiganBachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Cum Laude1987 — 1991
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does Bradley Keywell work?
- Bradley Keywell is Investor at Lightbank.
- What check size does Bradley Keywell write?
- Bradley Keywell typically writes checks of $500K – $1.5M.
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