Paco Guzmán

Head of AI Research, Handshake AI · Handshake AI

Listed as Head of AI Research at Handshake AI. He leads a research team of about 14 (directors, fellows, data scientists), which presumably now includes the Cleanlab team acqui-hired in January 2026.

low confidenceUpdated 2026-09-19

Background

No verified bio found. His identity and prior employers need checking before use.

What they run now

Research on data quality and evaluation methodology for lab deliverables; Cleanlab joined the research org (Jan 2026).

Career

presentHead of AI Research, Handshake AI

Connections

Curtis Northcutt — Cleanlab CEO, joined Handshake research org (Jan 2026); current role unconfirmed

Why it matters here

Research leads define how subjective data is quality-checked. Relevant if Julian wants to discuss measurement of taste, but unverified.

How to reach

Unknown.

What we could not establish

Full identity and background (possibly 'Francisco Guzmán', but not verified).
How the Cleanlab founders fit under him, and whether Curtis Northcutt is still at Handshake.

Sources

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