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Bernard

YC S26

New York City, US · Founded 2026 · 9 employees · 2 known investors

Bernard offers an AI-driven workflow for residential appliance repair shops that answers inbound calls, captures symptoms and checks warranty status, pre-diagnoses jobs, and orders the correct parts ahead of a technician visit. It aims to help repair businesses reduce missed calls and second trips by connecting front office, back office, and field operations.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechHome ServicesAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S26)

Bernard was founded in 2026 by Dan Katzman and David Goodfellow.

DKDan Katzman
Dan KatzmaninCo-Founder/CEOHe previously led strategy and operations at Nava Benefits and started his career at City Light Capital and Golub Capital, and holds a degree from the University of Southern California.
DGDavid Goodfellow
David Goodfellowin𝕏Co-FounderCo-founder of Bernard (YC S26) who previously worked as an Engineering Manager at Radar Labs, leading its fraud and geo-compliance products, and began his career at Disney+. He holds a B.S. in CS/BA and an M.S. in Data Informatics from USC.

Investors · 2

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
AccelreportedPalo Alto · $1.6M – $70M

In the news

Bernard: AI front and back office for appliance repair companiesycombinator.com · Aug 2026Bernard Taylor for Congress Raises $562,952.75 in Q2 as Voters Invest in a New Voice for Florida's 21st Districtfinance.yahoo.com · Jul 2026Bernard Arnault at Polytechnique: the private donation that raises questionsecostylia.com · Jun 2026Community rallies at St. Bernard to raise $40K for childhood cancer researchspectrumnews1.com · Feb 2026French Startup H Raises $220 Million From Accel, UiPath, Bernard Arnault, Amazon - Bloombergbloomberg.com · May 2024Meraux Foundation Announces Grants to Support Education, Environment, and Quality of Life in St. Bernard Parish — Meraux Foundationmerauxfoundation.org · Mar 2023Qube Raises £1.9M in Seed Funding - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Jul 2019

Frequently asked questions

What does Bernard do?
Bernard offers an AI-driven workflow for residential appliance repair shops that answers inbound calls, captures symptoms and checks warranty status, pre-diagnoses jobs, and orders the correct parts ahead of a technician visit. It aims to help repair businesses reduce missed calls and second trips by connecting front office, back office, and field operations.
Who founded Bernard?
Bernard was founded by Dan Katzman, David Goodfellow in 2026.
Who are Bernard's investors?
Bernard's investors include Y Combinator, Accel.
Where is Bernard headquartered?
Bernard is headquartered in New York City, US.