Synth
YC F24San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · 2 employees · 1 known investors
Synth provides tools for applied AI research and development, enabling developers to build prototypes, run evaluations, and optimize AI software both locally and on cloud infrastructure. The platform combines open-source components with managed cloud services.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareReinforcement LearningAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (F24)
Synth was founded in 2024 by Josh Purtell.
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Josh Purtellin𝕏FounderPreviously, he served as research scientist at Basis, an AI-powered accounting automation platform, and built machine learning infrastructure for cyber threat intelligence at Halborn following an acqui-hire of his startup Politeia. He holds an undergraduate degree in mathematics from Yale, where he conducted time-series machine learning research.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Synth do?
- Synth provides tools for applied AI research and development, enabling developers to build prototypes, run evaluations, and optimize AI software both locally and on cloud infrastructure. The platform combines open-source components with managed cloud services.
- Who founded Synth?
- Synth was founded by Josh Purtell in 2024.
- Who are Synth's investors?
- Synth's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Synth headquartered?
- Synth is headquartered in San Francisco, US.