Bradley Keywell
InvestorInvestor at Lightbank
Chicago, Illinois
Writes $500K – $1.5M checks · typically $1M
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229 people in our graph share verified history with Bradley — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Glen AndersonunlockedBradley: together at University of Michigan (1987–1988)
Bradley: together at Tempus Labs, Inc.
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Bradley: together at Uptake
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
- Sprout Social, Inc.Board Member2010 — 2018
- Museum of Contemporary Art ChicagoMember Board of Trustees2011 — 2013Chicago, Illinois, United States
Colleagues at Lightbank
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Angel investor and founder of The Network School
Drew HoustonScout
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Carter ReumScout
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Emmett ShearScout
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Eric DemuthScout
Co-Founder and Executive Chairman at Bitpanda
Eric LefkofskyScout
Entrepreneur & Philanthropist
Eric OngScout
Investor at Lightbank
Gabe Karp
Operating Partner at Detroit Venture Partners
Matt Sacks
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Bradley Keywell?
- 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.
- 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.
- Where did Bradley Keywell go to school?
- Bradley Keywell studied at University of Michigan Law School (Doctor of Law (JD), Cum Laude); University of Michigan (Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Cum Laude).
Founder mafias
University of Michigan mafia338
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Erik TorenbergBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded VillageglobalDavid R. WaltBachelor of Science - BSFounded Sherlock Biosciences +4Eric LefkofskyFounded InnerWorkings +2Chris VoigtBSEFounded Asimov +2Val AgostinoB.S.E.Founded Monarch +2Dillon ErbMaster of Architecture (M.Arch.)Founded Paperspace +2
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University of Michigan Law School mafia9
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Eric LefkofskyJDFounded InnerWorkings +2Michael SimonJ.D.Founded The Arena +1Chas BallewJ.D.Founded Conveyor +1Jason MendelsonJ.D.Founded SRS AcquiomTony EisenbergJuris DoctorFounded Palo SantoTomer DorfanJuris DoctorFounded ClearMix
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Lightbank mafia8
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Eric LefkofskyInvestorFounded InnerWorkings +2Matt SacksManaging PartnerFounded Luminary MediaMichael StenclikAssociate InternFounded tendDavid WaldFounder-in-residenceFounded AclaimantTirath KamdarEntrepreneur-in-Residence and New BusinessFounded TrueFacetRyan FukushimaVC & EIRFounded Pathos
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Sprout Social, Inc. mafia7
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Kenny CasonSenior Staff Software EngineerFounded Arrived +2Dexter HorthySoftware Engineer -- API/PlatformFounded HumanLayer +1Aaron RankinInvestorFounded Sprout SocialPeter SoungHead of GrowthFounded Sprout SocialPaul QuigleyGeneral Manager, Listening & NewsWhipFounded NewsWhipJustyn HowardFounder, CEOFounded Sprout Social
Same school
Also attended University of Michigan Law School50
Alexis AbramsPartner, General Counsel at Felicis VenturesEric LefkofskyEntrepreneur & PhilanthropistBob StefanskiManaging Director at eLab VenturesMara BabinInvestor at Golden SeedsDavid FrazeeManaging Partner at Richmond Global VenturesJosep Ll. SanfeliuCo-founder and managing partner at Asabys Partners
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Also attended University of Michigan811
Erik TorenbergGeneral Partner at Andreessen Horowitz; founder of TurpentineGlen AndersonPartner at Monta Vista CapitalAlexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North AmericaScott ShawChief of Staff at Intel CapitalZach PoleyPartner and Chief Technology Officer at Clear VenturesTom DanilekPartner, Rise of the Rest Real Estate at Revolution
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Shared employers
Also worked at Tempus Labs, Inc.16
Steve MurrayAdvisor, Revolution Growth at RevolutionEric LefkofskyEntrepreneur & PhilanthropistScott GottliebPartner at New Enterprise Associates (NEA)Jason GabrielManaging Director at Syngenta Group VenturesNick OlsenPrincipal at Innovation EndeavorsJoel DudleyVenture Partner at Innovation Endeavors
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