About
C.K. Wolfe holds a PhD in computer science with focus on AI and robotics from UC Berkeley, where he previously managed technical programs for the BAIR robotics lab. He has led fundraising efforts securing $17M+ from DARPA and industry sources, and has experience managing teams in competitive settings.
Founder at TensrYC S26
Intro paths
YC
C.K. went through Y Combinator (Summer 2026) β any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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Their group partner at YC was Nicolas Dessaigne, General Partner at Y Combinator β the partner who ran Tensr's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile β
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In turn, C.K. can intro founders to Tensr's investors below.
Tensr's investors Β· 1
Co-founders at Tensr
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Eric BerndtFounder
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Adith SundramFounder
Experience
- tensΓΈrCo-Foundercurrent2026 β present
- Berkeley Artificial Intelligence ResearchBAIR Blog Editor in Chiefcurrent2025 β present
- Berkeley Artificial Intelligence ResearchDoctoral Researchercurrent2024 β presentBerkeley, California, United States
- AI Racing TechTeam Lead, Machine Learning Research & Developmentcurrent2025 β present
- AI Racing TechTeam Lead, Simulation Research & Development2021 β 2025
- AI Racing TechTeam Manager2022 β 2025
- University of California, BerkeleyGraduate Student Instructor (CS184: Computer Graphics)2025Berkeley, California, United States
- UC Berkeley College of EngineeringTechnical Program Manager, Research Operations and Special Projects2023 β 2024
- UC Berkeley College of EngineeringResearch & Development Engineer2023 β 2024
- AVA MobilitySenior Autonomous Systems Research Engineer2023 β 2024
- Plainspoken DigitalAutomotive Data Scientist2022 β 2023
- FHL Vive Center for Enhanced RealityTechnical Project Manager2022 β 2023
- FHL Vive Center for Enhanced RealityAutonomous Robotics Researcher2021 β 2023
- University of California, BerkeleyHead Graduate Student Instructor (Physics 8A: Introductory Physics)2022
- University of California, BerkeleyGraduate Student Instructor (Physics 77: Computational Techniques in Physics)2022
- University of California, BerkeleyGraduate Student Instructor (Physics 8A: Introductory Physics)2021 β 2022
- Rockwell AutomationSoftware Engineer in Test & DevOps2019 β 2021
- UWM College of Engineering & Applied ScienceResearch Assistant - EMI and Microgrids2020 β 2021Dr. Robert Cuzner - Microgrid & Energy Storage Laboratory @ USRB
- UWM College of Engineering & Applied ScienceTeaching Assistant (EE361 Electromagnetic Fields)2020 β 2021Dr. Nikolai Kouklin
- UWM College of Engineering & Applied ScienceSURF Research Assistant - Sensor Design2018 β 2019Dr. Nathan Salowitz - Advanced Structures Laboratory
- UWM College of Engineering & Applied ScienceSURF Research Assistant - Optogenetics2018Dr. Ramin Pashaie - Optogenetics Laboratory
- UW School of Medicine and Public HealthBiomechanics Research Internship2018Dr. Ray Vanderby Laboratory
- University of Wisconsin-MadisonDirected Undergraduate Research - Quantum Computing2017Van Vleck Mathematics Department
Skills & more
Team Leadership8Public Speaking6Writing3Problem Solving6Microsoft AzureAmazon Web Services (AWS)Google Cloud Platform (GCP)PyTorchC++4Python (Programming Language)7Java5Ruby3
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C (Programming Language)LaTeXLinuxEmbedded SoftwareProject ManagementRoboticsMLOpsUniversity TeachingResearchDeep LearningReinforcement LearningAgentic AI Development- Open Water Diver β PADI
- Jump Start Program β App Academy
- Firefighter II β Madison Area Technical College
- CPR & AED CERTIFIED β American Red Cross
- Level E Coaching License Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association β Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association (WYSA)
- Certified Personal Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine β National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
From C.K.'s professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is C.K. Wolfe?
- C.K. Wolfe holds a PhD in computer science with focus on AI and robotics from UC Berkeley, where he previously managed technical programs for the BAIR robotics lab. He has led fundraising efforts securing $17M+ from DARPA and industry sources, and has experience managing teams in competitive settings.
- Where does C.K. Wolfe work?
- C.K. Wolfe is Founder of Tensr.
- What companies did C.K. Wolfe found?
- C.K. Wolfe founded Tensr.
- Where did C.K. Wolfe go to school?
- C.K. Wolfe studied at UC Berkeley College of Engineering (PhD, Computer Science); UC Berkeley College of Engineering (MEng, Mechanical Engineering); University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (BS, Electrical Engineering Major).
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