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Sebastian Thrun
AddedMar 31, 2024
UpdatedJun 10, 2026
Sebastian Thrun

Sebastian Thrun

Co-Founder, Udacity

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Sebastian Thrun's Career

Udacity
Udacity

Mountain View, CA, US

Co-Founder· Board · Board Member
Kitty Hawk
Kitty Hawk

Mountain View, CA, US

CEO· C-Suite · Management
Crossing Minds
Crossing Minds

San Francisco, CA, US

Co-Founder
Nimble.
Nimble.

San Francisco, CA, US

Board Member· Board
Cresta
Cresta

Palo Alto, CA, US

Co-Founder
Waymo
Waymo

Mountain View, CA, US

Co-Founder

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Sebastian Thrun's Career

Udacity
Udacity
Acquired Subsidiary$1.2B02011Mountain View, CA, US
Co-Founder· Board · Board Member

Recent news

Accenture launches 2 lakh MBA with international accreditationThe Economic Times · 2026
Udacitys New MBA Shows The Anti-MBA Market Is Splitting In TwoForbes · 2026
The Accredited $5K MBA Is Now A RealityPoets & Quants · 2026

Leadership at Udacity

Kai RoemmeltKai RoemmeltChief Executive Officer
David StavensDavid StavensCo-Founder
Peter J LevinePeter J LevineBoard Member
Mark KvammeMark KvammeBoard Member
Laurene Powell JobsLaurene Powell JobsBoard Member
Kitty Hawk
Kitty Hawk
Pre-Seed$1M1k2010Mountain View, CA, US
CEO· C-Suite · Management

Leadership at Kitty Hawk

Jordi MuñozJordi MuñozFounder
Crossing Minds
Crossing Minds
Series B$13.5M472017San Francisco, CA, US
Co-Founder

Recent news

With its latest acqui-hire, OpenAI is doubling down on personalized consumer AITechCrunch · 2025

Leadership at Crossing Minds

Tomi PoutanenTomi PoutanenBoard Member
Emile ContalEmile ContalCo-Founder
Alexandre RobicquetAlexandre RobicquetCo-Founder
Nimble.
Nimble.
Series B$115M1732017San Francisco, CA, US
Board Member· Board

Recent news

Meet Posha, a countertop robot that cooks your meals for youTechCrunch · 2025
Nimble makes the leap to fully automated third-party logistics warehousesTechCrunch · 2023

Leadership at Nimble.

Simon KaloucheSimon KaloucheFounder

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AI and robotics firm, Ambi Robotics, develops advanced e-commerce solutions to empower smarter work.

Series A · $65.1M62
Kiyo RoboticsKiyo RoboticsSan Francisco, CA, USAutomation, Roboticsest. 2019Kiyo RoboticsSan Francisco, CA, US · est. 2019

AI-enabled robots for fast, accurate order fulfillment in autonomous warehouses.

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Dexterity: Full-stack robot solutions for logistics, warehousing, and supply chain operations.

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Pickle Robot Company: Innovating package handling with robots for efficient, damage-free deliveries.

Series A · $37.5M50
Cresta
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Recent news

SoftBank is back, and the AI hype cycle is eating itselfTechCrunch · 2025

Leadership at Cresta

Carl EschenbachCarl EschenbachBoard Member
John DonovanJohn DonovanBoard Member
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Tim ShiTim ShiCo-Founder
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Developer of an AI agent operating system for customer experiences

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Revenue.io: Enhancing team performance and revenue operations with proven software solutions.

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Cien AI: Enhancing sales performance and accountability with AI-powered software solutions.

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ProspectStream, an Ohio-based software company, uses AI to streamline sales processes, boost productivity, and enhance CRM with predictive management tools.

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Waymo
Waymo
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Co-Founder

Recent news

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Leadership at Waymo

Tekedra MawakanaTekedra MawakanaCEO
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Beijing-based DiDi is a global leader in mobile transportation, offering diverse app-based travel solutions.

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Zoox develops automated taxis, transforming mobility with an AI-driven, purpose-built fleet.

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WeRide, a global leader in Level 4 autonomous driving tech, innovates for smart cities.

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May Mobility: Pioneering AV tech for safer, greener urban transit.

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