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Swerve
YC W25San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 2 employees · 2 known investors
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Swerve is an iOS app that enables users to chat with AI characters. The platform serves consumers interested in conversational AI interactions.
Also known as MSPW Labs, Inc. · Goldfinch · Sapien · Sapien, Goldfinch
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W25)
Swerve was founded in 2025 by Soroush Saryazdi and Jason Zhou.
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Soroush SaryazdiCo-FounderHe previously headed AI engineering at Matic, where he worked on perception systems for autonomous robots. He holds a master's degree in computer science from Concordia University and has contributed to open-source projects and academic publications in robotics.
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Jason ZhouCo-FounderJason Zhou co-founded Swerve and previously led autonomy and simulation engineering at Matic, where he developed autonomous home robots. He earned B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering and computer science from UC Berkeley, with a focus on robotics and AI research.
Investors · 2
Pioneerlisted by PioneerToronto, Ontario
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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Swerve do?
- Swerve is an iOS app that enables users to chat with AI characters. The platform serves consumers interested in conversational AI interactions.
- Who founded Swerve?
- Swerve was founded by Soroush Saryazdi, Jason Zhou in 2025.
- Who are Swerve's investors?
- Swerve's investors include Pioneer, Y Combinator.
- Where is Swerve headquartered?
- Swerve is headquartered in San Francisco, US.