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Kestral

YC X25

San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 3 employees · 1 known investors

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Kestral analyzes customer feedback from sales calls and feature requests to identify what customers need most, consolidates duplicate requests, and prioritizes development work by impact and frequency. The platform connects customer feedback to product roadmaps and enables follow-up with customers once features are built.

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (X25)

Kestral was founded in 2025 by Brian Kim and Bernard Xie.

BKBrian Kim
Brian Kimin𝕏Co-Founder, CEOBrian Kim studied computer engineering at USC and worked as an early engineer at GoFundMe before founding a corporate sustainability company. Most recently, he led AI workflow initiatives at Asana and is now co-founder and CEO of Kestral.
BXBernard Xie
Bernard Xiein𝕏Co-Founder, CTOHe previously worked as an engineer at Asana and was a founding engineer at AllStripes (acquired by PicnicHealth) and Terrastruct.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Kestral do?
Kestral analyzes customer feedback from sales calls and feature requests to identify what customers need most, consolidates duplicate requests, and prioritizes development work by impact and frequency. The platform connects customer feedback to product roadmaps and enables follow-up with customers once features are built.
Who founded Kestral?
Kestral was founded by Brian Kim, Bernard Xie in 2025.
Who are Kestral's investors?
Kestral's investors include Y Combinator.
Where is Kestral headquartered?
Kestral is headquartered in San Francisco, US.