Spencer Hewett

Founder: RADAR - Thiel Fellow - Inventor (HIRING)

Spencer Hewett is the Founder and CEO of RADAR, a company he launched in 2017.1 Here are some key details about Spencer Hewett and his work:

Background and Education

Spencer Hewett was born in Illinois and raised across six states.3 He studied computer engineering at Washington University in St. Louis but left in his sophomore year after being awarded the prestigious Thiel Fellowship in 2012.3

RADAR

RADAR is Spencer's primary venture, which he founded to revolutionize retail technology:

It's a fully integrated hardware and software system that uses RFID and computer vision to help retailers manage inventory and improve the shopping experience.3
The technology allows for precise tracking of in-store inventory with 99% accuracy.4
RADAR aims to automate inventory management, analytics, and checkout in physical stores.5

Achievements and Recognition

Spencer has filed patents for more than 20 inventions on behalf of RADAR.1
In 2022, he was named one of Forbes' 30 Under 30.1
RADAR was named one of The Information's 50 Most Promising Start-ups in 2023.1
Spencer and RADAR were included in Business Insider's inaugural list of Retail Tech Power Players.6

Funding and Partnerships

RADAR has secured $30 million in funding from investors including Founders Fund, American Eagle, and Gap.2
The company has signed agreements with major retailers, including a 500+ store agreement with American Eagle Outfitters.1
RADAR is also working with several other top retailers and has ongoing pilot schemes with Fortune 500 companies.4

Vision

Spencer's long-term vision for RADAR is ambitious: "to index every single object in the world".3 This could potentially lead to applications beyond retail, such as automated recycling and adding intelligence to everyday objects.3