YCS24· AISilurian
Foundation models to simulate Earth, starting with weather.
Founders
- Jayesh K. GuptaFounder/CEO
- Nikhil ShankarFounder
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About Silurian
Silurian is building foundation models for simulating Earth, starting with weather. From assessing the risk of wildfires to predicting the energy grid load, we provide an infrastructure layer for our planet. Our frontier models push the boundaries of what can be simulated on Earth and improve decision making across vital sectors including energy, insurance, agriculture, and logistics.
Seattle, WA, USA
Silurian: questions
Which YC batch was Silurian in?
Silurian was in Y Combinator's Summer 2024 batch (S24).
Is Silurian still active?
Y Combinator lists Silurian as active.
Who founded Silurian?
Silurian's founders, as listed on its YC page: Jayesh K. Gupta (Founder/CEO), Nikhil Shankar (Founder).
Where is Silurian based?
Silurian lists Seattle, WA, USA as its location on YC's directory.
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