About
Walter Raftus studied AI and mechatronics engineering at the University of Waterloo and completed internships at Nvidia, Trexo Robotics, and Intel PSG in roles spanning system software, deep learning, and embedded control. He co-founded Forge Automation as CTO following his graduation in summer 2022.
walter raftus π€ @walter_raftus
this is what space looks like btw https://t.co/9NP1AZZYqc
Jul 17, 2026
walter raftus π€ @walter_raftus
yayyyy @__tinygrad__ computer has landed in canada π€ time to teach him all about shapes https://t.co/Ke15I2ZOiA
Jul 7, 2026 Β· β₯ 27
walter raftus π€ @walter_raftus
can confirm superset is very fun https://t.co/lcTXYg0edI
Apr 8, 2026 Β· β₯ 4
Founder at Forge AutomationYC W25
Intro paths
Walter went through Y Combinator (Winter 2025) β any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
Their group partner at YC was Aaron Epstein, General Partner at Y Combinator β the partner who ran Forge Automation's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile β
In turn, Walter can intro founders to Forge Automation's investors below.
Forge Automation's investors Β· 1
Co-founders at Forge Automation
