YCF26· AIApplied Kinetics
AI for the industries that power America.
Founders
- Rohit NarasFounder/CEO
- Adhik DurgaFounder/CTO
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About Applied Kinetics
Applied Kinetics builds and deploys specialized AI employees to handle the coordination work behind America's energy and data center buildout. Our agents chase suppliers, track equipment approvals and delivery dates, and flag delays so project teams can keep critical equipment moving without hunting for updates across emails and spreadsheets.
San Francisco, CA, USA
Applied Kinetics: questions
Which YC batch was Applied Kinetics in?
Applied Kinetics was in Y Combinator's Fall 2026 batch (F26).
Is Applied Kinetics still active?
Y Combinator lists Applied Kinetics as active.
Who founded Applied Kinetics?
Applied Kinetics's founders, as listed on its YC page: Rohit Naras (Founder/CEO), Adhik Durga (Founder/CTO).
Where is Applied Kinetics based?
Applied Kinetics lists San Francisco, CA, USA as its location on YC's directory.
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