# Alex Arkhangelskiy

> Alex Arkhangelskiy is the Broomfield, Colorado-based CEO and co-founder of Brake Free Technologies. A San Jose State business graduate, he developed the helmet-mounted light business after an apprenticeship with entrepreneur Dave Hadden and appeared with Henry Li on Shark Tank in December 2020.

- **Role:** CEO & Co-Founder at Brake Free Technologies
- **Organizations:** Brake Free Technologies
- **From:** Minsk, Belarus
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in business, with an entrepreneurship focus; graduated with honors, San Jose State University
- **Known for:** Co-created the Brake Free helmet-mounted light business., Named inventor on US patent 10,086,894, granted October 2, 2018., Pitched Brake Free on Shark Tank season 12, episode 8.

## Career timeline

- **1997** — Moved with his family from Minsk to Silicon Valley.
- **2013** — Graduated from San Jose State and began an apprenticeship with Dave Hadden.
- **2014** — Co-founded Brake Free Technologies in San Jose.
- **2017** — Launched the Indiegogo campaign.
- **2018** — Named co-inventor on granted US patent 10,086,894.
- **2020** — Regular product sales began in March; appeared on Shark Tank in December.
- **2026** — Represented Brake Free at AIMExpo.

## Achievements

- Co-created the Brake Free helmet-mounted light business.
- Named inventor on US patent 10,086,894, granted October 2, 2018.
- Pitched Brake Free on Shark Tank season 12, episode 8.

## Latest updates

- **2026-01** — Brake Free published a photograph of Alex at AIMExpo 2026 and reported new dealer contacts.
- **2025-09** — Brake Free published his Motorcycle and Powersports News interview with Greg Jones.

## Links

- Website: https://www.brakefreetech.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexarkhangel

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Last updated: 2026-10-16