Brett Adcock
Founder & CEO, Figure AI; serial entrepreneur in robotics and aviation
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Profile
Brett Adcock is an American entrepreneur who has founded several technology companies since the early 2010s, including the hiring platform Vettery and the electric aircraft startup Archer Aviation. He launched Figure AI in 2023, a humanoid robotics company, and as of early 2026 his net worth is estimated at around $19 billion by Forbes and The New York Times.
Why they matter
Adcock’s work at Figure AI places him at the center of humanoid robotics development, a technology with direct implications for autonomous systems in contested environments. His mention in the VictoryDrones Telegram channel suggests his robotics ventures are being tracked by communities focused on drone and autonomous warfare applications.
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