Rubric AI
Reasoning and verification infra for AI
Founders
- Pragya SabooFounder/CEO
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About Rubric AI
Rubric AI (backed by Y Combinator) is the reasoning and verification infrastructure for AI. We're building the human and computational layer that turns expert judgment into training signals for the world's most consequential AI systems.
New York City, NY, USA
Rubric AI: questions
Which YC batch was Rubric AI in?
Rubric AI was in Y Combinator's Winter 2026 batch (W26).
Is Rubric AI still active?
Y Combinator lists Rubric AI as active.
Who founded Rubric AI?
Rubric AI's founders, as listed on its YC page: Pragya Saboo (Founder/CEO).
Where is Rubric AI based?
Rubric AI lists New York City, NY, USA as its location on YC's directory.
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