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Talking Computers

YC W26

Toronto, CA · Founded 2025 · 2 employees · 7 known investors

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Talking Computers uses AI-driven agents to optimize machine learning training and inference infrastructure, working across multi-week engagements to run parallel experiments and improve performance on customer workloads, including GPU kernel acceleration and model latency.

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AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareArtificial IntelligenceCanadaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W26)

Talking Computers was founded in 2025 by Zayaan Mulla and Parsa Bahraminejad.

ZMZayaan Mulla
Zayaan MullaCo-FounderZayaan Mulla studied computer science at the University of Waterloo and previously worked on inference at Modular. He is now building systems to enable computers to communicate with one another and humans to accomplish tasks.
PBParsa Bahraminejad
Parsa BahraminejadCo-founder · Chief Technology OfficerParsa Bahraminejad studied computer science and cognitive science at the University of Waterloo and worked as an engineer at TextQL before founding Talking Computers, which focuses on speech synthesis and voice technologies.

Investors · 7

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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General Advancereported

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Grey Street PartnersreportedMelbourne · $50K

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Northside VenturesreportedToronto · $73K – $365K

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Perpetual VCreportedNew York

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RobinhoodreportedMenlo Park

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Frequently asked questions

What does Talking Computers do?
Talking Computers uses AI-driven agents to optimize machine learning training and inference infrastructure, working across multi-week engagements to run parallel experiments and improve performance on customer workloads, including GPU kernel acceleration and model latency.
Who founded Talking Computers?
Talking Computers was founded by Zayaan Mulla, Parsa Bahraminejad in 2025.
Who are Talking Computers's investors?
Talking Computers's investors include Pioneer, Y Combinator, General Advance, Grey Street Partners, Northside Ventures, Perpetual VC, Robinhood.
Where is Talking Computers headquartered?
Talking Computers is headquartered in Toronto, CA.