Hestus, Inc.
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About
Hestus is AI-powered CAD software that speeds up hardware development. While engineers are typically quick at coming up with initial design concepts, they are bogged down getting from idea to the final design due to countless tedious and repetitive tasks. We are building CAD software that automates these mundane tasks and speeds up the design execution process, while letting engineers spend more time on the creative part of the design process.
Founders · 2
Sohrab is a 2x YC founder, currently running Hestus, Inc (S24). Prior to that, Sohrab was founder and CEO of SpaceRyde (W19), a space transportation company, and ran the company for 6 years before selling the IP. Before starting SpaceRyde, Sohrab was an early employee of Cruise and ran Planning and Controls Teams. Sohrab holds a PhD in Aerospace Engineering, has published 13 patents and 23 technical papers.
Kevin is leading the engineering and product as the CTO at Hestus (S24). Previously, he led Autonomous Vehicle engineering at Cruise, growing the team from 20 to 300 over seven years and holds a Robotics PhD from UCLA. He also worked in multiple robotics startups including energy and medical spaces
Launch
Hestus helps engineers work 2.5x faster with 4x fewer clicks
Hestus launches Sketch Helper, an AI tool integrated into CAD that predicts the user’s next sketching moves to speed up design. Targeting engineers designing hardware in CAD, it aims to reduce clicks and accelerate sketching, with plans to expand to 3D, Mate Helper, and GD&T Helper to bridge design and manufacturing.
Formerly “Kaiso”, “Hestus Inc”
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