Clouds are dreams

At Cloud Factory, we make clouds, and clouds are dreams. A cloud begins its life in our workshop. We hold it delicately in our hands, caring for it, nurturing it. Then, when it's ready, it proceeds to our factory where it can be infinitely recreated for anyone who wants it.

We originally started Cloud Factory in late 2008 to create Duo for the Android operating system. Crazy! In 2009, we moved to the iPhone and the web to make Simplenote, and then JamYourFace.

After a recent period of cloud refinement in the form of a free version of Simplenote, we're now busy working on our next little cloud.

Who we are

We're two programmers who partner with a secret band of mischievous gnomes to lovingly craft new experiences. While technically based in Vancouver, Canada, we keep costs low by living and working in less expensive places, like an apartment in Buenos Aires, or an alpaca ranch in California. 

Michael Johnston

Founder, Nimbostratus
@cloudmike

Mike used to work at Irrational Games as a senior designer and programmer. Before that, he worked on cryptography software. He has a Bachelor of Computer Science from Carleton University.

Fred Cheng

Founder, Fractonimbus
@fredrocious

Fred was a co-founder of another startup where he developed the backend infrastructure for their flagship product. He has a Bachelor of Computer Science and Engineering from UCLA.