Founded in 2016, Empirical partners with early- and growth-stage technology companies to build and scale software products. The firm provides three core service lines: AI-enabled product and technology leadership, end-to-end product development, and nearshore team augmentation. Its engineers are sourced primarily from Latin America, offering clients geographic proximity and time-zone alignment with North American operations.
The company's stated focus is on helping startups move from concept to market-ready software. Its nearshore model is designed to address common challenges in distributed development, such as communication latency and cultural alignment, by placing technical talent within overlapping working hours. The leadership services incorporate AI tools into product and technology strategy, a differentiator as startups increasingly integrate artificial intelligence into their products.
Empirical positions itself with a people-first philosophy, asserting that strong working environments are foundational to building quality software. The firm draws on over 15 years of experience in software product development, a claim that predates its 2016 founding and suggests its leadership team's background in the field. Its client base consists exclusively of technology-sector startups at early or growth stages.
