Rudus
YC X26San Francisco, US · Founded 2026 · 2 employees · Hiring · 1 known investors
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Rudus is a software tool that automates takeoff and measurement tasks for concrete estimators, using AI to identify structural elements from construction plans and streamline the estimating workflow.
Also known as BuildFlux
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (X26)
Rudus was founded in 2026 by Rishi Pankhaniya and Sahil Goel.
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Rishi PankhaniyainCo-founder & CEO (YC P26)He previously worked as an engineer at Airbnb and Apple, and studied computer science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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Sahil Goelin𝕏Co-Founder & CTOSahil Goel is a co-founder at Rudus with prior experience at Amazon, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and Northrop Grumman. He holds degrees in Computer Science and Construction Management from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
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- What does Rudus do?
- Rudus is a software tool that automates takeoff and measurement tasks for concrete estimators, using AI to identify structural elements from construction plans and streamline the estimating workflow.
- Who founded Rudus?
- Rudus was founded by Rishi Pankhaniya, Sahil Goel in 2026.
- Who are Rudus's investors?
- Rudus's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Rudus headquartered?
- Rudus is headquartered in San Francisco, US.