Dr Lewis Gudgeon
Co-founder
- CS PhD, Imperial College London
- MPhil Economics, University of Cambridge
- Background in consulting, applied research and software development
Our story
AI is changing education.
We’re building the tools universities need to shape an AI-powered future of education — one defined by deeper understanding, not superficial efficiency.
AI that enhances, rather than harms, education.
FactBeat — the AI data access layer for universities.
“We believe there is a paradigm shift taking place in education. AI use is now near-universal among students, but unguided AI use can harm learning outcomes. Universities must understand and control how AI tools are used. So, we built FactBeat.”
FactBeat is the missing layer between AI tools and university content — integrating AI into the real learning environment rather than just a bolt-on tool.
The team
Your partner with the right experience.
Four academics-turned-founders. PhDs and lecturers from Imperial College London with hands-on experience in teaching, AI, and software engineering.
Dr Paul Pritz
Co-founder
- CS PhD & MSc, Imperial College London
- Module Lecturer at Imperial College (4 years)
- Background in AI and software development
Dr Daniel Perez
Co-founder
- CS PhD, Imperial College London
- MSc CS, University of Tokyo
- Previously co-founded and led three software companies
Dr Sam Werner
Co-founder
- CS PhD & MSc, Imperial College London
- Module Lecturer at Imperial College (4 years)
- Background in software development
Our values
What we stand for.
Three principles guide every decision we make about how FactBeat is built and how it shows up on campus.
Transparency
Every answer comes with its sources. No hidden prompts, no opaque scoring — just traceable, auditable AI.
Accountability
We design for the realities of academic governance — GDPR, role-based access, and a full audit trail by default.
Inclusivity
FactBeat works for the whole campus community: students, faculty, administrators, and procurement teams.
Ready to talk?
Talk to our team about pilots, security reviews, and procurement timelines. We work with universities of every size.
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