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Forerunner AI

YC F24

San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · 2 employees · 7 known investors

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Forerunner provides AI software for managing maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations in aviation.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningSpace TechAirlinesAerospaceAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (F24)

Forerunner AI was founded in 2024 by Yash Kadadi and Will Nida.

YKYash Kadadi
Yash KadadiCEO, Co-FounderYash Kadadi has held software and autonomy engineering roles at Anduril, SpaceX, and NASA. He holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from Stanford University and is pursuing a master's degree in the same field.
WNWill Nida
Will NidaCo-Founder, CTOWill Nida holds a physics and computer science degree from Stanford. He previously worked on starship propulsion engineering at SpaceX and conducted plasma propulsion research at Stanford.

Investors · 7

0 ADreported

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Liquid VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $5M

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Sandwith Ventures, LLCreported

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Stratus VenturesreportedColumbia

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SV AngelreportedSan Francisco · $150K – $20M

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Twenty Two VenturesreportedPalo Alto · $50K – $250K

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Forerunner - Copilot for aerospace engineersycombinator.com · Oct 2024

Frequently asked questions

What does Forerunner AI do?
Forerunner provides AI software for managing maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations in aviation.
Who founded Forerunner AI?
Forerunner AI was founded by Yash Kadadi, Will Nida in 2024.
Who are Forerunner AI's investors?
Forerunner AI's investors include Y Combinator, 0 AD, Liquid Ventures, Sandwith Ventures, LLC, Stratus Ventures, SV Angel, Twenty Two Ventures.
Where is Forerunner AI headquartered?
Forerunner AI is headquartered in San Francisco, US.