Bradford Jones

Bradford joined SignalFire in 2023 to help build the firm’s NYC office and expand the investment team’s presence on the East Coast.
He leads early-stage AI/ML & Vertical SaaS investments, with a thematic focus on AI within the automation for the economy.
Bradford is an ex-athlete, operator, and entrepreneur with experience investing in and working with founders of early-stage, growth, and pre-IPO companies.
Before joining SignalFire, Bradford was at Insight Partners, where he deployed about $600M in capital across application software, data infrastructure, security, and consumer internet investments.
Bradford graduated from the University of Michigan, receiving his Bachelor’s in General Studies (B.G.S.) with a concentration in Economics, Biology, and Engineering.
Bradford competed in two varsity sports (swimming & football) during college.
He finished his career as an Academic All-Big Ten, Big Ten Distinguished Scholar, and Varsity Letter Winner while playing football as a walk-on under Coach Jim Harbaugh.
He also gave the 2019 commencement address at the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts for the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies.
Outside of work, Bradford does intense athletic training, traveling, and interviewing inspiring leaders worldwide.