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Draft The Record

YC S24

San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 5 employees · Hiring · 1 known investors

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Draft The Record uses AI to generate court transcripts and assist with legal research and trial preparation, serving attorneys, court reporters, and transcribers across depositions, trials, and other judicial proceedings. The platform reduces transcript turnaround time and trial preparation workflows through automated transcription and document analysis.

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Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S24)

Draft The Record was founded in 2025 by Adnan Sherif and Yash Ramchandani.

ASAdnan Sherif
Adnan SherifCo-founder · Draft The Record (YC Backed)He previously worked as an ML engineer at Google on generative AI for Pixel Phone, and was an ML researcher at UC Berkeley's Sky Lab.
YRYash Ramchandani
Yash RamchandaniFounderYash Ramchandani was a product manager at Google, where he worked on AI features for Pixel phones and store advertising products focused on driving foot traffic to physical locations.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Draft The Record do?
Draft The Record uses AI to generate court transcripts and assist with legal research and trial preparation, serving attorneys, court reporters, and transcribers across depositions, trials, and other judicial proceedings. The platform reduces transcript turnaround time and trial preparation workflows through automated transcription and document analysis.
Who founded Draft The Record?
Draft The Record was founded by Adnan Sherif, Yash Ramchandani in 2025.
Who are Draft The Record's investors?
Draft The Record's investors include Y Combinator.
Where is Draft The Record headquartered?
Draft The Record is headquartered in San Francisco, US.