Bud
Agent with a computer
Founders
- Kevin LuFounder/CEO
- Bach TranFounder/CTO
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About Bud
Bud is an agent with a computer. You can use it from web, text, or telegram. Bud can build & code, fully use a browser, do professional work (research, slides, docs, excel), use skills, and run completely autonomously.
San Francisco, CA, USA
Bud: questions
Which YC batch was Bud in?
Bud was in Y Combinator's Winter 2025 batch (W25).
Is Bud still active?
Y Combinator lists Bud as active.
Who founded Bud?
Bud's founders, as listed on its YC page: Kevin Lu (Founder/CEO), Bach Tran (Founder/CTO).
Where is Bud based?
Bud lists San Francisco, CA, USA as its location on YC's directory.
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