Sapien
YC S25San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 2 employees · 1 known investors
Sapien builds simulated populations based on real behavioral data to test business and product decisions before implementation. The platform models how different audience segments will respond to decisions, using actual transaction records and interview data rather than stated preferences.
Also known as Outrove
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S25)
Sapien was founded in 2025 by Ahmed ElShireef and Saif Elhager.
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Ahmed ElShireefin𝕏FounderAhmed ElShireef is a cofounder at Outrove who previously cofounded Lothgha, a company that reached $500k ARR, and Cira Robot, a robotics venture recognized by the UN.
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Saif ElhagerinFounderSaif Elhager previously founded AiHello, an ad tech SaaS platform. He is now working on an AI recruiting product at Outrove.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Sapien do?
- Sapien builds simulated populations based on real behavioral data to test business and product decisions before implementation. The platform models how different audience segments will respond to decisions, using actual transaction records and interview data rather than stated preferences.
- Who founded Sapien?
- Sapien was founded by Ahmed ElShireef, Saif Elhager in 2025.
- Who are Sapien's investors?
- Sapien's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Sapien headquartered?
- Sapien is headquartered in San Francisco, US.