Brightwave Founder & CEO Mike Conover

In this episode, Clint sits down with Mike, the CEO and founder of Brightwave, to explore the revolutionary impact of artificial intelligence on investment research. Brightwave is an innovative platform that leverages AI to enhance human cognition and streamline investment workflows. Mike shares his journey, insights, and the future of AI in trading and investment.
Timestamps:
00:09 - Introduction and Background of Mike and Brightwave
00:30 - Overview of Brightwave's AI-Powered Investment Research
01:12 - Human Judgment vs. AI in Investment Decisions
02:04 - Market Efficiency and AI Limitations
03:00 - Historical Comparison: Accountants and Computational Spreadsheets
04:11 - Mike's Career and Decision to Found Brightwave
06:00 - Early Work with Language Models and Databricks
07:02 - Open Source vs. Closed Source AI Debate
09:14 - Future of AI: Agentic Tool Use and Long-Term Predictions
11:59 - AI's Impact on Employment and Professional Work
13:01 - Future of Trading Platforms in the Age of AI
14:49 - Rise of Retail Trading and Democratization of Technology
16:00 - Disillusionment and the American Dream
17:08 - A Day in the Life of Brightwave's CEO
19:41 - Mike's Reading Preferences and Recommendations
20:47 - Mental Health and Loneliness in Entrepreneurship
23:42 - Importance of Human Connection in the Age of AI
24:31 - Building and Defining Company Culture at Brightwave
27:23 - Staying Motivated as a CEO
29:20 - Decision to Work In-Person vs. Remote
30:44 - Preparing for 2025 and Capital Efficiency
31:57 - Reflecting on Who Gave Mike a Chance
33:02 - Shoutout to Investors and Closing Remarks