# Bradley Bostic

> Bradley Bostic is the founder, chairman and CEO of hc1, a software entrepreneur, investor and podcast host. His earlier ventures include the college textbook service Bos Books, Bostech and ChaCha, which he co-founded with Scott Jones. He studied business and computer information systems at Indiana University and later became managing director of Health Cloud Capital.

- **Role:** Founder, Chairman and CEO at hc1
- **Organizations:** hc1, Bostech, ChaCha, Health Cloud Capital, Boombostic Health, Indiana University, Ernst & Young, TechPoint, Novus Capital Corporation
- **From:** Brookings, United States
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in Business; studied computer information systems, Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
- **Known for:** Founded hc1 in 2011., Co-founded ChaCha with Scott Jones., Named Indiana Chamber Dynamic Leader of the Year in 2020.

## Career timeline

- **1990s** — Built Bos Books, an online textbook delivery venture, while at Indiana University.
- **1997-1998** — Worked in management consulting at Ernst & Young before starting independent consulting.
- **1997** — Founded the business that became Bostech, according to 2011 Indianapolis Business Journal reporting; other profile listings date Bostech to 1998.
- **2006** — Co-founded ChaCha with Scott Jones; served as president.
- **2011** — Founded hc1; became chairman and CEO.
- **2017** — Became managing director of Health Cloud Capital Fund I, according to a 2021 SEC filing.
- **2020** — Co-founded Novus Capital Corporation and received the Indiana Chamber Dynamic Leader of the Year award.
- **2024** — hc1 acquired Accumen.
- **2026** — Continues leading hc1 and hosting Boombostic Health; hc1 lists the launch of hc1 IQ in its company history.

## Achievements

- Founded hc1 in 2011.
- Co-founded ChaCha with Scott Jones.
- Named Indiana Chamber Dynamic Leader of the Year in 2020.
- Listed as an inventor on more than 30 patents in his 2024 Smart Business Dealmakers speaker biography.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — hc1 announced that Bostic was named to the Crain’s Chicago Business 2026 notable-leaders list in its sector.
- **2026-09** — His LinkedIn profile lists a new article published September 11, 2026; he continues publishing professional commentary and hosting Boombostic Health.

## Links

- Website: https://www.boombostichealth.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleybostic
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/bradbostic
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BoombosticHealth

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Last updated: 2026-10-24