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 highly demanding clients, ranging from small Brighton boutiques to international charities like WWF and global banks like JP Morgan.
As well as client-driven projects we also build our own applications. Have a look at some examples of our work here.
Our team
And here we are (most of us at least):
Cristiano Solarino
Co-Founder
Dan Cowan
Co-Founder
Dan Murray
Co-Founder
John Mooren
Co-Founder
Amy Hood
Business Analyst
Bradley Taylor
Technical Lead
Charlotte Mothersole
Junior Developer and Support Consultant
David Hide
Software Developer
David Young
Software Developer
Kaia Mooren
Social Media Consultant
Louisa Butler
Applied Cognitive Scientist
Nick Blake
Software Developer
Sam Griffin
Software Developer
Samuel Olaegbe
Software Developer
Sarah Rothwell
UX and design consultant
Shiya Li
Applied Mathematician
Andrew Griffin
Non-Executive Director
And you?
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.
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
Now
We use technology to push the boundaries and solve real-world business challenges for our clients.