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Dr. Brenton Cooper

Fivecast

National Finalist in EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Australia

 

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Dr. Brenton Cooper, CEO and Co-founder of Fivecast Pty Ltd, leads a global pioneer in open-source intelligence solutions. Cooper's PhD in Electrical Engineering and AI expertise have driven Fivecast's development of cutting-edge open-source intelligence software solutions including Fivecast ONYX and Fivecast MATRIX, trusted by defense, security, law enforcement and corporate sectors worldwide. Under Cooper's leadership, Fivecast has achieved rapid revenue growth while maintaining fiscal discipline.

The company's success is evident in awards, including the 2022 Austrade Exporter of the Year for Advanced Technology, the 2022 InnovationAus Software Innovation award, and the 2023 US ASTORS Homeland Security Award for Web Intelligence. Cooper's vision has expanded Fivecast globally, with offices in Adelaide, Canberra, Washington DC, and London. His motto, "Step up to the challenge," reflects his entrepreneurial approach of seizing opportunities, innovating, and prioritizing customer needs. Passionate about Australia's tech ecosystem, Cooper aims to inspire young professionals. His commitment to innovation has positioned Fivecast as a leader in research commercialization and a beacon in the intelligence and security sectors, embodying the company mission "to enable a safer world."