Jose Plehn Dujowich is a visionary in the field of data science, renowned as the CEO, Chief Data Officer, and Founder of BrightQuery (BQ) and BQ AI. His career boasts over a decade of extensive collaboration with critical U.S. statistical bodies, including the IRS, Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Small Business Administration. His deep expertise spans the disciplines of economics, finance, data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI), with specialized knowledge in employment and payroll systems, financial and credit ratings, and industrial organization.

Creating BrightQuery

Jose Plehn established BrightQuery in 2019 to enhance accessibility to detailed economic data. This platform provides intricate firmographics, financials, and corporate family trees that illuminate the structure and dynamics of the U.S. economy. Managing an extensive array of data on over 100 million legal entities and 250 million locations, BrightQuery sources its information from many regulatory, tax, and legal filings, establishing itself as a cornerstone in economic analytics as it approaches its fifth anniversary.

Launching BQ AI

With BrightQuery's success, Jose initiated BQ AI in 2023, a bold endeavor to develop a super-intelligence system focusing initially on the U.S. economy. This initiative aims to synthesize vast amounts of economic data from BQ’s proprietary database to model the interactions between companies, consumers, and governments, providing a holistic view of the financial landscape from micro to macro scales.

Collaboration with the National Science Fund

Jose Plehn's pioneering work in AI and data analytics has led to significant partnerships, including multiple projects funded by the National Science Fund (NSF). He leads initiatives exploring how to optimize the use of AI in processing and enhancing statistical data products, which could drastically improve the efficiency and reach of data utilized by federal agencies.

Intellectual Contributions and Academic Pursuits

Before his tech entrepreneurial journey, Jose was a prominent figure in academia, contributing significant intellectual property to Powerlytics as a Senior Advisor and Co-founder. His academic career was marked by influential positions at the UCLA Anderson School of Management and as an Executive Director at the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley, where he founded the Berkeley Charter of Professional Accountancy and was honored with the 2015 Notable Contribution to the Accounting Literature Award.

Educational Background and Early Influences

Jose Plehn earned a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Chicago and holds two Bachelor of Science degrees from MIT—one in Management Science and another in Economics, with a minor in Mathematics. Born in New York and of Mexican descent, he spent formative years in Mexico City and Geneva, Switzerland, which enriched his multicultural perspective and proficiency in English, Spanish, and French.

Dedication to Small Business Empowerment

Jose is passionately committed to supporting small businesses. Through BrightQuery, he has facilitated partnerships with the NFIB to provide essential economic reports to small businesses, enhancing their ability to make informed decisions and thrive in competitive markets.

Through his innovative work at the intersection of data science and economic analysis, Jose Plehn Dujowich continues to be a transformative influence, pushing the boundaries of how data can be utilized to drive economic understanding and business strategy.