Brad Factor

Brad Factor is the Founder and CEO of EKTO VR, a startup based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that develops immersion-enhancing products for virtual reality users.12

Background and Education

Brad holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Cornell University and a Master of Science in Robotic Systems Development from Carnegie Mellon University.2 During his time at Cornell, he received Dean's List recognition and took advanced coursework in embedded systems, microprocessor design, and digital hardware design.2

Professional Experience

Prior to founding EKTO VR, Brad worked as a Flight Controls Systems Engineering expert at Honeywell Aerospace for 8 years.1 He also held a Mechanical Engineering role at the 3D printing startup Formlabs.1 In 2012, Brad received the Outstanding Engineer Award from Honeywell Aerospace for his exceptional work ethic, dedication, and technical skills.2

EKTO VR

Brad founded EKTO VR in 2018 after exploring VR technology since 2013.3 The company develops products that allow VR users to walk limitlessly and naturally within small physical spaces, enhancing immersion and reducing motion sickness.1 As CEO, Brad provides strategic guidance, manages customer and investor relationships, recruits talent, and implements mechatronic systems.1

Achievements at EKTO VR

Under Brad's leadership, EKTO VR has achieved several milestones:

1. Secured a patent for their "System and Method of Robotic Virtual Reality Footwear" in 2024.4
2. Generated over $130,000 in sales in 2022 through various products and experiences.3
3. Built the company on $600,000 in funding and is now seeking $4 million for further growth.3

Brad's vision for EKTO VR is to fulfill the sci-fi promise of virtual reality with revolutionary immersion-enhancing products, focusing on both the location-based entertainment market and eventually the consumer market.14