Yondu
YC W24Los Angeles, US · Founded 2024 · 12 employees · Hiring · 2 known investors
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Yondu automates bin-picking and other warehouse tasks using robotics, enabling mid-sized warehouses to reduce labor costs and improve operational efficiency without requiring infrastructure changes.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsHard TechLogisticsAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W24)
Yondu was founded in 2024 by Michael Chen and Tahmid Jamal.
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Michael Chenin𝕏cofounderMichael Chen studied intelligent machines at MIT and conducted robotics research at MIT CSAIL, where he contributed to development of an open-source bipedal robot. He previously founded a food brand and has founded Yondu.
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Tahmid Jamalin𝕏cofounderTahmid holds degrees from MIT in AI and Aerospace Engineering, where he worked on language model compression, astrodynamics simulations, and uncertainty estimation in deep learning. He is now building at Yondu.
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- What does Yondu do?
- Yondu automates bin-picking and other warehouse tasks using robotics, enabling mid-sized warehouses to reduce labor costs and improve operational efficiency without requiring infrastructure changes.
- Who founded Yondu?
- Yondu was founded by Michael Chen, Tahmid Jamal in 2024.
- Who are Yondu's investors?
- Yondu's investors include Link Ventures, Y Combinator.
- Where is Yondu headquartered?
- Yondu is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.