Brett Hurt

Brett A. Hurt is the CEO and Co-founder of data.world, a data catalog platform designed to enhance data discovery and governance, particularly in the context of artificial intelligence. Under his leadership, data.world has become a Certified B Corporation and public benefit corporation, focusing on democratizing data access and fostering a collaborative open data community that includes over two million members, including many Fortune 500 companies.14

Hurt has a notable entrepreneurial background, having co-founded several successful companies. He was the CEO of Bazaarvoice, which became a leader in social commerce and was recognized as one of the top IPOs of 2012 by the Wall Street Journal. Additionally, he founded Coremetrics, a web analytics solution that was acquired by IBM for approximately $300 million in 2010.124

Educated at The University of Texas at Austin and The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Hurt began programming at a young age and has maintained a strong focus on technology and entrepreneurship throughout his career. He is also involved in various philanthropic efforts through Hurt Family Investments, which supports numerous startups and venture capital funds.123

Brett Hurt's contributions to the tech industry have earned him accolades, including recognition as one of Goldman Sachs' Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs in 2022 and the Best CEO Legacy Award from the Austin Business Journal in 2017.12