After long careers in analytics, Erik Mathiesen-Dreyfus and Ryan Garland founded Infer to address recurring issues they faced in their work.

They frequently observed the absence or misuse of machine learning and "data-driven" outputs in critical decision-making processes. Determined to rectify this, they concentrated on proper data utilization. Their goal was to enhance internal data analysis within businesses, enabling more accurate, efficient, repeatable, and reliable decision-making.