Sagar Setu

Yo, so let me tell you about Sagar Setu – dude’s a straight-up tech wizard with a story that’s honestly pretty inspiring. He’s part of YC’s S21 batch, which means he crushed it early on. He’s been around the tech block, working with Milky Way AI and Kritsnam Technologies – both dope in their own way.

Milky Way AI is this killer mobile app that uses computer vision to help big CPG brands keep tabs on their stuff in real time. Think about it: millions of physical store displays, prices, competitor moves – all scanned and analyzed instantly. Sagar founded that in 2019 with Eunice Wong, and they got into YC summer 2021. That’s huge, especially since they’re based in Singapore, showing he’s got a global hustle. Though Milky Way AI is kinda on pause now, the impact is clear – dude’s been pushing the envelope on how brands see and react to the physical world using AI.

But here’s the kicker – Sagar isn’t just about tech for tech’s sake. He’s a total robotics generalist with a PhD in Aerospace Engineering. Yeah, he’s legit smart. But more than that, he’s fired up about automating the boring crap so humans can focus on the arts, science, whatever really matters. That drive? That’s what fuels all his startups – making life easier and more creative, not just piling on more bullshit.

And then there’s his thing about water – no cap, he cares deep about equal access to water. That’s where Kritsnam Technologies comes in. They do water management solutions, helping solve real-world problems around water scarcity and quality. It shows he’s not just in startups for the hype – he actually cares about making a difference, about tackling big issues that affect everyone.

So what does all this say about him? Sagar’s a guy who jumps into complex problems headfirst, whether it’s AI in retail or water tech. His background in aerospace and robotics shows he loves tinkering, building, and automating stuff that actually changes the game. He’s motivated by a bigger vision – using tech to make life better, more fair, more fast. Starting all these companies? That’s just him living out that mission. He’s not afraid to get his hands dirty, learn, and pivot – and he’s doing all this while keeping a bigger purpose in mind.

Long story short, Sagar’s one of those founders who’s got the brains, the heart, and the hustle. He’s about pushing tech boundaries but also about solving real world shit. That’s why he’s so interesting – dude’s not just building for today, he’s building for the future.