Michael Trehan

Yo, have you heard about Michael Trehan? The dude’s a total beast in the startup scene. So, he’s a YC alum from batch X25, which is a big deal, and he’s now making waves with his company HABIT. This guy’s all about shaking up the car world – he co-founded this crazy cool startup that’s building the first robotic car detailer. Yeah, like a robot that washes and details your ride faster and better than humans, but with that premium, detailed touch. It’s wild – combines the speed of an automatic wash with the quality of a high-end detailer. No bullshit.

Met Michael back when he was at UC Berkeley – dude’s a car nerd, just like his co-founder Harish Palani. They bonded over their love for cars, which is pretty much how HABIT was born. Founding this in 2025, based out in El Segundo, CA, and they’re already dreaming big. The plan? Roll out HABIT centers all over the US, targeting the $20 billion car wash biz. That’s a lotta rubber hitting the road.

But here’s the thing – Michael’s process isn’t just about cars. Prior to all this, he was a Senior Software Engineer at Radiant Nuclear, which means he’s got serious tech chops, and before that, he was an Investment Banker at J.P. Morgan. So, he’s been in the trenches of both tech and finance, which gives him this crazy edge. He’s not just some startup kid; he’s got real-world experience in scaling and understanding markets.

What’s really dope is what this all says about him – he’s not afraid to jump into the unknown, combine different worlds, and build something that’s actually gonna change how we take care of our rides. His story’s about passion meeting hustle, about taking skills from finance and tech and turning them into something totally new. It’s like he saw a gap – everyone wants their car to look sick but hates how slow and bullshit most services are – and he’s jump-started a solution that’s gonna blow that whole industry up.

Honestly, Michael’s the kind of guy who’s not just doing a startup for the clout – he’s genuinely into cars, into tech, and into making things better. That’s what makes him so important. He’s proof that if you mix passion with smarts and a little bit of that Silicon Valley hustle, you can build something the world’s never seen before. No cap, he’s one to watch, and I think we’re just getting started with what he’s gonna crush next.