Brian Beachkofski

Brian Beachkofski is Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of Rithmm, a Boston-based sports analytics company that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to democratize advanced predictive modeling for sports bettors. He brings a unique blend of military leadership, technology innovation, and entrepreneurial experience to the sports technology sector. Beachkofski recently concluded a distinguished career as an officer in the United States Air Force, where he most notably served as Commander of Kessel Run from 2020 to 2022. Under his leadership, Kessel Run developed and delivered critical warfighting software capabilities, including the rapid scaling of mission planning applications that supported the evacuation of over 123,000 people from Afghanistan. He holds an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management and a PhD in Probabilistic Analysis Methods, an MS in Engineering from Georgia Tech, and is a Distinguished Graduate of the Air Force Academy. His research background includes probabilistic analysis and turbine engine modeling, with over 470 academic citations. Prior to founding Rithmm, Beachkofski also served as Managing Director at Third Sector Capital Partners in Boston, focusing on outcomes-based financing and social impact measurement. Rithmm, launched in September 2023, is backed by investors including three of DraftKings' original seed investors: Boston Seed Capital, Accomplice, and Counterview Capital.