Toby Brown
Toby Brown
Founder & CEO at Beem — building an AI-native assistant to simplify people’s digital lives. Twickenham-born, now based in San Francisco. Former Hack Club leader; raised early-stage VC backing for Beem.
Projects
Ideas brought to life. A look at the products, companies, and creative works built from the ground up.
Beem (Beem.computer)
AI-native assistant / 'a computer that brings files to you' — built to proactively surface relevant files, calendar items, and web actions for users. Conceptualised in 2023 and developed into a company that raised seed funding.
Product demos & public prototypes
Public demos presented to investors and at VC open office hours (recorded presentations and livestreams). These demos helped secure early-stage investment and community interest.
In the Spotlight
A collection of articles, interviews, and viral content where achievements have been shared.
Recognitions
Formal validation from the top. A showcase of official awards, grants, and government acknowledgements.
O-1A Visa
Aliens of Extraordinary Ability. Reserved for individuals who have risen to the very top of their field.
Seed funding — $1M reported from South Park Commons
2024-11Raised approximately $1M in early-stage funding from South Park Commons and other investors, a notable early achievement attracting national coverage.
National & business press features
2024–2025Profiles in BBC, Business Insider, Economic Times and other outlets raising his public profile as a notable young founder.
Work Experience
Key roles that defined the journey.
Founder & CEO
Founded Beem to build an AI-native assistant that proactively helps users manage files, calendar and digital tasks. Led fundraising and relocation to San Francisco to scale the product and team.
Member / Young leader
Joined Hack Club community at a young age and served in leadership/staff roles; credited with early learning and community support that helped launch Beem.
Membership
Affiliations and memberships in prestigious organizations and communities.
South Park Commons invested in Beem and is part of his early Bay Area network and investor community.
Early community and leadership role that supported his development as a teenage coder and founder.
Reported to have joined an accelerator program in San Francisco after raising funding (media reports do not name a single accelerator).
Education
Academic foundation and learning journey.
GCSEs (deferred)
Reportedly deferred GCSE exams to focus full-time on building Beem in Silicon Valley.
Socials
Connect and explore.