Media Kit for Andy Cwik
Andy Cwik is a seasoned entrepreneur and AI thought leader with a track record of building innovative businesses. As the Co-Founder and CEO of hubub, he is redefining business client entertainment through AI-driven digital concierge services, automating logistics from reservations to expense reporting. With over a decade of experience in tech-driven ventures, Andy has successfully founded and exited multiple companies, including a telehealth startup with peak annual revenues of $25 million and a data encryption firm.
Beyond hubub, Andy is a key figure in Chicago’s startup ecosystem, serving in leadership roles for the Founders Institute and Founders Network, where he mentors emerging entrepreneurs. He has raised over $5 million across his ventures and has spoken at leading AI and business events, including GenAI Collective and the Union League of Chicago Business Leaders Group. Passionate about AI’s capabilities and limitations, Andy brings unique insights into the evolving landscape of technology, work, and automation. His thought leadership challenges mainstream AI narratives, advocating for a balanced perspective on its future impact.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Andy is an avid reader with a deep interest in history, biography, theology, science, health & wellness, and classic fiction. His diverse reading list includes works such as The Wealth of Nations, The Innovator’s Dilemma, Outliers, and Einstein’s Relativity and the Quantum Revolution. This intellectual curiosity informs his approach to leadership, decision-making, and innovation. He also applies his passion for health and wellness to his daily life, advocating for movement-based exercise over traditional weightlifting and following a paleo/keto lifestyle.
Accomplishments:
Pioneer in AI work philosophy, challenging misconceptions about AI’s capabilities and limitations
Raised over $5 million in capital across his ventures
Spoken and participated at major AI and business events, including the GenAI Collective and TonyP’s AI Panel
Achieved 3X year-over-year growth
Scaled a telehealth company to $25 million in peak annual revenue
To book with ANDY CWIK, email nor@empathyfirm.com
Ask Andy About:
Why do you think some business leaders are overhyping AI’s potential, and what do you see as its realistic limitations?
hubub is positioned as an AI-driven concierge—how does your platform leverage AI, and what problems does it solve for businesses?
What’s one unconventional piece of business advice you would give to someone launching their first startup?
What’s one of the biggest mistakes early-stage founders make when trying to scale their startup, and what strategic approach do you recommend to avoid it?
You’re an advocate for the paleo/keto lifestyle and functional movement over traditional weightlifting. How has your approach to health influenced your performance as a CEO?
