Early Life and Education
Brett Adcock was born on April 6, 1986, and grew up on a third-generation farm in Moweaqua, Illinois. This upbringing instilled in him the value of creating value from limited resources. Adcock graduated as valedictorian from Central A&M High School. He then attended the University of Florida, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 2008. During his time in college, he was a member of the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity.
Rise to Success
Adcock's career began in 2012 with Vettery, an AI-based talent marketplace. Vettery matched job seekers with employers needing technical expertise. The Adecco Group acquired Vettery for $110 million in 2018. In 2018, Adcock co-founded Archer Aviation, which went public via SPAC merger in 2021, with a $2.7 billion valuation. He stepped down as co-CEO in 2022.
Key Business Strategies
Adcock is known for his ability to identify opportunities and his willingness to take calculated risks. He is now the founder and CEO of Figure AI, a company working on general-purpose humanoid robots. Adcock's strategy includes assembling a strong team, securing funding, and forming partnerships. In February 2024, Figure AI raised $675 million at a $2.6 billion valuation. He owns an estimated 50% of Figure.
Philanthropy
While the exact amount of Adcock's philanthropy is not readily available, his more recent venture, Cover, is an AI security company focused on preventing school shootings in the United States, indicating an active interest in using his resources to address societal issues.
