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Akash Anand

Founder

Founder at Clueso

San Francisco, California, United States

FoundedClueso · YC

About

Akash Anand studied engineering design and data science at IIT Madras and previously developed a consumer note-taking application that reached over 20,000 users while an undergraduate. He is the CEO of Clueso.

Founder at CluesoYC W23

Intro paths

YC

Akash went through Y Combinator (Winter 2023) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

GP

Their group partner at YC was Brad Flora, Backing expeditions into the future — the partner who ran Clueso's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗

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In turn, Akash can intro founders to Clueso's investors below.

Clueso's investors · 2

f7 VenturesTiburon · $10K – $5M checksY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2023

Co-founders at Clueso

NBNeel Balar
Neel BalarFounder
PPPrajwal Prakash
Prajwal PrakashFounder
KR
Krish RamineniCo-founder & CEO

Experience

  1. CluesoCo-founder & CEOcurrent2023 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
  2. DesklampCo-Founder2020 — 2023Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Skills & more

Autodesk Fusion 36012Python (Programming Language)10Microsoft OfficeCOpenGLPublic Speaking5Leadership2Full-Stack Development7Web Development3Finite Element Analysis (FEA)Android Development
  • Rapid Concept Generation on Autodesk Fusion 360 — Autodesk
  • Engine Analysis, Transmission Design and Automechanics — Baba Automobile Pvt Ltd
  • Engineering Design Process with Autodesk Fusion 360 — Autodesk

From Akash's professional profile.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Akash Anand?
Akash Anand studied engineering design and data science at IIT Madras and previously developed a consumer note-taking application that reached over 20,000 users while an undergraduate. He is the CEO of Clueso.
Where does Akash Anand work?
Akash Anand is Founder of Clueso.
What companies did Akash Anand found?
Akash Anand founded Clueso.
Where did Akash Anand go to school?
Akash Anand studied at Y Combinator (W23 Batch); Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Master of Technology (MTech)); Bangalore International Academy (NSVK) (Class 12, Science).

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