Andrew Brackin

Andrew Brackin is a Partner at Gradient Ventures, an early-stage AI fund run by Alphabet (Google's parent company).23 He joined Gradient Ventures in early 2024 to focus on investing in world-class founders, particularly in AI-driven technologies.56

Background and Experience

Andrew Brackin has a diverse background as both an entrepreneur and investor:

• Co-founder of Vial: Prior to joining Gradient, Brackin co-founded Vial, a tech-enabled clinical trial platform that raised over $100 million in venture capital.34

• Early Employee at Newfront: He was one of the first employees at Newfront, a tech-enabled insurance brokerage valued at $2.2 billion, where he served as Head of Growth.34

• Founding Team Member at Jobr: Brackin was part of the founding team at Jobr, a job search app that was later acquired by Monster in 2016.4

• Thiel Fellow: In 2013, Brackin was selected as one of 20 recipients of the prestigious Thiel Fellowship, awarded by PayPal founder Peter Thiel.34

Investment Focus

At Gradient Ventures, Brackin's investment focus includes:

• AI applications in healthcare and legacy industries2
• Early-stage startups, particularly at the idea stage2
• Investment range of $500K to $10 million, with a sweet spot of $4 million1

Personal Interests

Outside of work, Andrew Brackin enjoys reading about global affairs, working out at Barry's Bootcamp, and attending live music events.3