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