About us

We are a team of 18 combining a mix of highly-experienced software engineers, creatives, account managers and business analysts. We pride ourselves on our ability to turn your bright ideas into brilliant digital experiences.

 

Meet our team

The brightest solutions to the biggest challenges

At BrightMinded we think that coding is creative – it’s about finding the brightest solutions to the biggest challenges.

We’re a team of highly-experienced software engineers and we work with reliable local partners that complement our skill sets. Our founders have worked together since 2006 and have a combined 50 years of software engineering experience, as well as 15 years of product management.

How we operate

We’re professional, open-minded and agile, and we’ll ensure you get the best possible solution for the budget available. We’ve worked with great clients ranging from small Brighton boutiques to international charities like WWF and global banks like JP Morgan. Read more about how we deliver on time and on budget.

As well as client-driven projects we also build our own applications. Have a look at some examples of our work.

Such a forward thinking company that have employees at their heart. They are a professional and fun bunch to work with. They are fixated on encouraging employee growth and have a nice calming nature about them.

Glassdoor reviewer Glassdoor

It’s all about the BrightMinded family

As a company, we believe that every member of our team should have the opportunity to shape our future.  We absorb feedback from the team as often as possible and deliver change where necessary.  Our team is a friendly and approachable bunch who have a mature outlook on their work.  We like to think of ourselves as a family and encourage growth, development and freedom of each individual.

We value diversity and promote being equal

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.

We know that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create an environment that delivers better results.  Diversity and inclusion fuel innovation!

We are all valued and we are all welcome.  We aim to create a BrightMinded family that is a true representation of our ever changing society.

It’s good to talk

BrightMinded aims to create and promote an environment that supports and promotes the mental wellbeing of all our BrightMinded family.  We are proud to have a mental health first aider in our team to promote the mental wellbeing of all of our team.  The team is able to talk openly about their job and mental health problems without fear!

We have developed a culture based on trust, support and mutual respect within the workplace.

Looking for a new opportunity?

Are you the next member of the BrightMinded team? Find out what vacancies we have currently.

Our History

We’ve come a long way since the first day our bright minds came together…

Mar 2011

BrightMinded Ltd was founded. It was like the big bang all over again…

Jul 2011

We released our first product: the Facebook shop! Several clients used them but, alas, the hype faded quickly.

May 2012

We moved into our first office space on Wilbury Villas.

Jan 2013

Dan C began cycling to the office from Lewes. He’s since travelled around the planet once, while making eight trips up Mt Everest a year on his bike!

May 2013

We employed our first recruit, Zara, followed closely thereafter by Jos and Clara.

Jun 2014

We made it to the finals of IBM Watson’s developer challenge with our fitness idea TRAIN ME.

Feb 2016

At our go-karting session Cris reminded everyone why he must never be given a driving licence.

May 2016

We participated in the TechnoGym sponsored accelerator in Venice, where TRAIN ME turned into Flair.

Apr 2017

We created the Trumpalyser, an AI tool to perform sentiment analysis on the Tweets from POTUS. Trumpalyser has since unplugged itself in disbelief.

Feb 2019

To cope with our growth, we moved to bigger offices in The Dock Hub for the fourth time and on to the fourth floor.

Apr 2020

We launched the Brighton & Hove Coronavirus support site, in partnership with Community Works and Trust for Developing Communities.

Oct 2020

We started the development of a machine learning solution to recommend images for marketing campaigns, based on the campaign content. Project name: KAPOW.

Dec 2021

The BrightMinded team succeed in keeping all limbs intact after their Christmas ice skating treat!

Then

Mar 2011

BrightMinded founded

Jul 2011

Facebook shops

May 2012

Moved to The Dock Hub

Jan 2013

Dan sets off cycling

May 2013

First employee

Jun 2014

IBM Watson finalist

Feb 2016

Go-karting crash Cris

May 2016

TechnoGym sponsored accelerator

Apr 2017

Creation of Trumpalyser

Feb 2019

We move again

Apr 2020

Brighton & Hove COVID site

Oct 2020

Creation of KAPOW

Dec 2021

Festive outing

Now