The industry's most effective community of engineers
Factored was founded in 2019 in Palo Alto, California, by Israel Niezen and a team of experienced engineers, educators, and AI researchers.
With our co-founding advisor, Dr. Andrew Ng, we set out to address the significant shortage of qualified AI, machine learning and data engineers.
With our co-founding advisor, Dr. Andrew Ng, we set out to address the significant shortage of qualified AI, machine learning and data engineers.
Dedicated to shaping the future
Factored Mission
Helping U.S. companies build and scale the highest-caliber data science, machine learning, data engineering, and data analytics teams quickly and efficiently.
Factored Vision
We exist to share the wealth and opportunities created by AI and data with the world’s highest-caliber talent, empowering them regardless of borders, barriers, or preconceived limitations.
Driven with integrity
Obsess With Our Engineers and Our Customers
We exist to serve our engineers and customers—putting their success at the center of every decision we make.
Meritocracy
We elevate people based on results and impact, not titles or politics—rewarding those who perform, contribute, and lead with substance.
Seek Truth
We lead with honesty, transparency, and curiosity—valuing diverse perspectives and showing up authentically, even when it’s hard.
Strive For Excellence
We bring consistent rigor, passion, and high standards to everything we do, learning from mistakes and never settling for mediocrity.
Owner Mentality
We take full ownership of our roles, act in the best interest of the team, and embrace both the freedom and responsibility that come with it.
Execution Focus
We prioritize action over perfection—because meaningful progress comes from relentless execution, not just great ideas.
Leadership
Israel Niezen
CEO & Co-Founder
Andrew Pease
Chief Financial Officer
Kassandra La Riva
VP of Business Operations
Juan Jaramillo
Director of AI Product Development
Juan David Gil
Head of Engineering
Luz Camargo
VP of Finance
Ismaily Piedra
Head of People
Michael Sprague
VP of Revenue
Jonathan Monroe
Head of Marketing
Carlos Mendez
Director of Business Operations
Co-Founding Advisor
Dr. Andrew Ng
Managing General Partner of AI Fund
We have global talent
United States
Colombia
Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Ecuador
Guatemala
Jamaica
Mexico
Paraguay
Peru
Uruguay
Venezuela
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Headquarters
195 Page Mill Rd, Suite 115
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Palo Alto, CA 94306
