Since 2017 Brainpool’s AI experts design and develop custom Artificial Intelligence solutions for business.

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About us

Brainpool is an Artificial Intelligence services company powered by a global network of over 500 AI and Machine Learning experts. Members of our Brainpool network come from some of the leading AI hubs like UCL, Cambridge, Oxford, MIT, Stanford. It is a combination of AI researchers leading the frontiers of AI development, and data engineers with years of experience making AI work in practice.

The founders Kasia Borowska (CPO) and Dr. Peter Bebbington (CEO) met at University College London, where there were surrounded by world-class AI scientists eager to find real-life applications of their research in business.

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Our clients

We work with mid-market platform businesses on developing custom AI capabilities that seamlessly integrate into their existing products. Retaining control over your AI is what distinguishes the industry disruptors from the disrupted.

Our vision

Our vision for the future of AI is a partnership between Artificial Intelligence and Humans. AI solutions designed to free humans from manual, repetitive and time-consuming tasks to allow people to focus on things that matter.

Our Board

Our board consists of VPs, C-suites, Partners and tech experts across Finance, IT, Software, Marketing and Healthcare industries.

Dr. Peter Bebbington
Dr. Peter Bebbington

CEO PhD in Physics and Astronomy, MRes in Financial Computing, MSc Complex Systems, MPhys Physics

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Kasia Borowska
Kasia Borowska

CPO MSc in Cognitive Science, BSc in Maths

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Philip Treleaven
Philip Treleaven

Professor & Director of UK Financial Computing Centre at University College London

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Osama Ishtaiwi
Osama Ishtaiwi

Diagnostic Cardiology Modality Manager Middle East, Africa, Turkey & Central Asia

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Martin Ward
Martin Ward

Head of Business Development & Innovation EMEA, Oracle

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Moritz Haller
Moritz Haller

Backend Developer

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Dan Adler
Dan Adler

Partner at AdTay Ventures

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Simon Mathews
Simon Mathews

WPP Team Lead for Kimberly Clark WW at WPP

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Heather Mitchell
Heather Mitchell

Financial Wellbeing Consultant, Educator and Mentor

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Our Network of AI experts

The Brainpool Community is made up of over 500 AI and Machine Learning experts. We rely on this multidisciplinary international network to support our custom AI solution development.

Members of the Brainpool consist of AI researchers, academics, data scientists, data engineers, software engineers and DevOps specialists. Each project is carefully resourced and skills are matched according to the solution requirements.

Our Community

Research Scientist
Research Scientist

Research academic literature.

Ideate new theories and problem-solving methods. Publish work reflecting theories and potential opportunities.

Data Scientists
Data Scientists

Review relevant data sources and finds correlations.

Builds models that produce a predictive signal as an output of data analysis.

Software Engineers
Software Engineers

Convert code created by data scientist into production grade code.

Create an application that is secure, runs fast and is scalable along the production pipeline.

Data Engineers
Data Engineers

Create and connect data pipelines to all relevant data sources identified by the data scientist.

Transform data into relevant format to get it ready for AI.

DevOps
DevOps

Create a production pipeline to automate operations, minimizing need for human intervention.

Place software developed by engineers into containers, ensure infrastructure is optimised.

About Brainpool - FAQ

Brainpool's mission is to make enterprise-grade artificial intelligence practical, measurable, and accessible for organisations of every size. We turn advanced machine learning research into real business outcomes by combining strategy, technical delivery, and domain expertise in one AI consulting model. Two things define this mission in practice: first, we focus on clear commercial impact such as revenue growth, cost reduction, and faster operations; second, we design solutions that fit a client's existing systems so adoption is realistic, not theoretical. That means companies can benefit from modern data science without building a large internal AI department from scratch. In a typical engagement, a customer support team with slow response times can move from manual triage to an NLP-powered workflow that classifies tickets, drafts responses, and escalates urgent cases automatically. The result is shorter resolution time, better customer experience, and stronger long-term AI capability across the business.

Brainpool was founded in 2016 to close a persistent gap in the AI market: world-class research was advancing quickly, but many businesses lacked a practical path to implementation. From day one, the company was structured as a specialist network of data scientists, machine learning engineers, and AI strategists who could translate complex methods into production-ready systems. Over time, this approach has evolved into a proven delivery model that combines discovery, solution design, and deployment under one partner. A key fact behind that growth is our continuous expansion of expert talent across multiple AI disciplines, from computer vision and forecasting to generative AI and optimisation. Another is our focus on measurable business KPIs, not experimental outputs alone. Early in our journey, we supported a retail use case where computer vision research became a real inventory intelligence workflow, helping teams reduce stock errors and improve replenishment decisions with near real-time visibility.

Brainpool's AI expert network includes more than 500 vetted professionals across artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science. This global talent base spans specialist roles such as NLP engineers, computer vision researchers, MLOps practitioners, optimisation experts, and AI product leads. One important fact is that the network is continuously refreshed, with ongoing assessment to maintain technical quality and current capability in fast-moving areas like generative AI. Another is depth of experience: many experts combine advanced academic credentials with hands-on delivery in regulated and high-stakes industries. For clients, this means faster access to the right skills without long hiring cycles. If a financial services company needs a fraud detection model that meets strict compliance requirements, we can rapidly assemble a team with proven experience in secure data pipelines, model explainability, and production monitoring. That shortens time-to-value while reducing implementation risk and improving long-term model performance.

Brainpool's core values centre on responsible AI, measurable business value, and transparent collaboration. In practice, that means we build machine learning systems that are accurate, explainable, and aligned with real operational goals rather than chasing technical novelty. Two principles are especially important to clients: ethical governance and ownership clarity. We apply strong standards for data privacy, bias mitigation, and model accountability throughout delivery, and we structure projects so clients retain clear control of the solutions they invest in. We also emphasise open communication, from scoping assumptions to performance reporting, so stakeholders can make informed decisions at every stage. Consider a hiring analytics project: beyond model accuracy, we evaluate training data for potential bias, document feature logic, and define human review checkpoints before deployment. The outcome is not just a better prediction engine, but an AI solution that can stand up to legal scrutiny, internal governance expectations, and long-term business use.

Brainpool works with startups, scaleups, and large enterprises through AI consulting models tailored to each stage of business maturity. We do not use a one-size-fits-all approach; instead, we adapt scope, team structure, and delivery pace to your goals, data readiness, and available budget. For early-stage companies, that often means focused discovery and rapid prototyping to validate product-market fit or support investor conversations. For larger organisations, it may involve multi-team implementation, governance design, and integration with existing analytics and engineering functions. A key fact is that both groups receive access to the same high-calibre specialist network. Another is that we prioritise measurable milestones so projects remain commercially grounded regardless of company size. As an illustration, a startup might begin with a six-week proof of concept for computer vision quality control, while an enterprise manufacturer could run a phased rollout across multiple plants using shared MLOps standards and performance KPIs.

Brainpool's ethical AI approach integrates fairness, transparency, accountability, and data protection into the full machine learning lifecycle. We treat AI governance as a delivery requirement, not a post-project add-on. In practical terms, this includes dataset assessment, bias testing, model explainability, privacy controls, and clear documentation of decision boundaries before production release. One supporting fact is that we align implementations with relevant regulatory and compliance expectations, including data handling standards common in sectors like healthcare and financial services. Another is that we design human oversight into critical workflows so automated outputs do not become unchecked decisions. In a healthcare diagnostic support use case, for example, we would anonymise sensitive records, evaluate model performance across demographic groups, and present confidence scoring alongside each recommendation. Clinicians keep final authority, while the AI system improves speed and consistency. This balance helps organisations deploy responsible AI systems that are trusted by users and defensible to regulators.

Yes. Brainpool is built for remote AI collaboration and regularly delivers machine learning projects with distributed client and expert teams across multiple regions. Our operating model combines secure cloud environments, structured sprint rituals, and clear technical documentation so progress stays visible and predictable regardless of location. Two supporting facts make this effective: first, we use collaboration standards that support asynchronous delivery across time zones; second, we define shared governance from the outset, including code review practices, model validation checkpoints, and communication cadence. This keeps projects aligned without requiring co-location. Imagine a company headquartered in Sydney working with NLP experts in London and Toronto. The team can run coordinated handovers, maintain a shared backlog, and deploy weekly model updates through common MLOps pipelines. The client experiences one integrated delivery stream, with faster access to global AI talent and no compromise on quality, security, or accountability.

What makes Brainpool unique is the combination of deep research capability and real-world AI delivery discipline. Our team model is designed to bridge strategy, advanced machine learning expertise, and production engineering so clients can move from idea to measurable impact without fragmentation. One supporting fact is the calibre of specialists in the network, including PhD-trained experts across domains such as NLP, computer vision, forecasting, and optimisation. Another is our implementation focus: solutions are built to integrate with existing business systems, governance requirements, and operational workflows, not left as isolated prototypes. In a dynamic pricing initiative, for instance, we would pair domain-aware data scientists with engineers experienced in live e-commerce environments, then tune the model against margin, conversion, and demand volatility metrics. The result is a pricing engine that is technically strong, commercially relevant, and maintainable by the client's team over time.

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Since 2017 we’ve been proving AI works in practice with a help of our network of over 500 top-level AI experts. We are your trusted partner to develop a robust AI strategy and implement custom AI solutions which are fully integrated with your business operations.

Are you ready to empower your business with AI? Get in touch with us.