Sep 28, 2026
Brett Adcock Outlines Global Expansion Strategy Across Technology
Executive leadership updates showcase rapid acceleration in Figure AI and global venture milestones under the direction of Brett Adcock.
By Antonio Pequeño IV
PROFILE
Brett Adcock
Founder & CEO
Brett Adcock is an American entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Figure AI, a company developing advanced humanoid robots. He previously co-founded Archer Aviation and Vettery, building successful businesses in aerospace and technology. His entrepreneurial ventures also include Hark and Cover.
COMPANIES & SHAREHOLDINGS
Figure AI
Founder & CEO
Archer Aviation
Co-Founder
Vettery
Co-Founder
Cover
Founder
From the Editor
Last Updated Nov 4, 2026- Founded Figure AI in 2022 to develop general-purpose humanoid robots.
- Co-founded Archer Aviation, an electric aircraft company, in 2018.
- Founded Vettery, an AI-based talent marketplace, in 2012 and sold it for $110 million in 2018.
- Led Archer Aviation through its public listing in 2021.
- Founded Cover, an AI security company focused on protecting schools.
- Grew up on a third-generation agricultural farm in central Illinois.
Personal Stats
Age40
Source of WealthFigure AI
Self-Made Score9
Philanthropy Score1
ResidencePalo Alto, California
CitizenshipUnited States
Marital StatusMarried
Children3
EducationBachelor of Business Administration, University of Florida
Did you know
Brett Adcock grew up on a corn and soybean farm in Illinois, where his family had been farming for three generations.
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