The story so far. Key moments in our ongoing mission to redefine business automation.
Feb 2023
Artifact is founded
in California
May 2023
First prototype launched to early testers
Nov 2023
Secured funding to fuel growth
Feb 2024
First major integration released for users
April 2024
Expanded team to scale development
Sept 2024
Hit 1,000 businesses using Artifact
Jan 2025
Launched Artifact for enterprise
Future
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Leadership Team
Jack Bowcott
Founder & CEO
Jack turned a garage‑built prototype into Portal’s award‑winning, 35‑country smart‑access platform. He now steers product vision, design culture and global growth.
Gloria Quatela
Head of Ops
Gloria worked at industry titans, Airbnb, Expedia & Siteminder before joining Portal to run ops. She streamlines systems so every deployment lands on time and on budget.
Reza Gholamzadeh
Chief Technology Officer
Reza pioneered the two‑minute lock retrofit and leads our end‑to‑end firmware‑to‑cloud stack. His secure, open architecture keeps Portal fast, reliable and future‑proof.
Product Team
Yuki Tanaka
Head of Data Science
Yuki leads data-driven innovations, transforming ordinary insights into smarter, more reliable AI solutions.
Ethan Wallace
VP of Operations
Ethan focuses on optimizing internal processes at Artifact, ensuring seamless execution and operational efficiency.
Rachel Torres
Head of Growth
Driving demand generation at Artifact, Rachel crafts data-driven campaigns that accelerate company expansion.
Dave Lee
Head of Partnerships
David builds lasting, strategic alliances that enhance integrations, distribution, and market reach for Artifact.
News & Insight
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