Early Life and Education
Brett Adcock was born on April 6, 1986, and raised on a third-generation agricultural farm in Moweaqua, Illinois. Growing up on a farm instilled in him the value of creating something of value. At the age of sixteen, Adcock began working on web companies, including an e-commerce site and a content site. He graduated as the valedictorian of Central A&M High School. He received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Florida in 2008. During his college years, he was a member of the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity.
Rise to Success
Adcock's career includes a range of entrepreneurial endeavors, most notably in the technology sector. In 2013, he founded Vettery, an online talent marketplace, which matched job seekers with employers needing technical expertise. Vettery was acquired by The Adecco Group in 2018 for $110 million. In October 2018, Adcock founded Archer Aviation, an electric aircraft company. Adcock took Archer Aviation public via a SPAC merger in 2021. In May 2022, he founded Figure AI, an AI robotics company based in Sunnyvale, California, focused on developing humanoid robots.
Key Business Strategies
Adcock's strategy focuses on rapidly assembling high-performing teams and securing funding from major investors. He has been described as a visionary leader, with a goal of creating a future where humanoid robots are commonplace in various aspects of daily life. His approach emphasizes a culture of innovation, speed, and collaboration, with a flat organizational structure to facilitate quick decision-making. He has also focused on building in public, communicating his company's progress and vision through social media.
Philanthropy
While specific philanthropy amounts could not be found, it's worth noting that Adcock's current venture, Cover, is an AI security company with a mission to enhance school safety. He also stated that he grew up in a rural area and the values he gained there have instilled him with a desire to create something of value for the world from nothing.
