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Jeremy Fain

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Jeremy Fain is CEO and Co-Founder of Cognitiv, a company that applies custom deep learning neural networks to programmatic media buying at scale. He spent time in various roles at Facebook from 2012 to 2013. He is recognized as an early industry advocate for deep learning approaches in AdTech.

Last updated Jun 6, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Role
CEO & Co-Founder
Company
Cognitiv
Based
New York, New York, United States
Connections
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Years in industry
15 years

Bio

Jeremy Fain is CEO and Co-Founder of Cognitiv, a company that applies custom deep learning neural networks to programmatic media buying at scale. He spent time in various roles at Facebook from 2012 to 2013. He is recognized as an early industry advocate for deep learning approaches in AdTech.

Career

  • Various roles post-acquisition

    Facebook · 2012-2013

Expertise & education

Expertise

Deep Learning for AdvertisingProgrammatic AdvertisingReal-Time Bidding (RTB)Custom AI Model DevelopmentMedia Buying OptimizationNeural NetworksDemand-Side Platforms (DSP)Algorithmic Marketing

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree, University of Michigan

Speaking topics

Deep learning and AI in programmatic advertisingThe evolution from rules-based to neural network-driven media buyingCustom AI models vs. off-the-shelf programmatic optimizationThe future of advertising technology and machine intelligence

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Founded Cognitiv, bringing custom deep learning neural networks to programmatic media buying at scale
  • Recognized as an early industry voice advocating for deep learning over traditional ML in AdTech

Awards

AdExchanger Awards recognition (Cognitiv)

Publications

  • Contributor to AdExchanger on AI and programmatic advertising topics
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