Sourabh Agrawal

Shoutout to Sourabh Agrawal – this guy’s the real deal in the startup scene. He’s a W23 batch alum at YC, which is already a big flex, but what really sets him apart is his process and what he’s building now.

So, he’s been around the block a bit. Before jumping into the startup world full throttle, he worked at Goldman Sachs – yeah, the big leagues in finance. That gave him a solid foundation in high-stakes, complex systems. But he didn’t stop there. He’s also been involved with Insane AI – sounds wild, right? Yeah, he’s been building AI stuff across different fields, from finance and autonomous driving to fitness. The dude’s got a knack for safe and reliable AI applications, which is super rare because most AI projects are kinda flaky or unsafe.

Then, he co-founded CombineHealth. Think about this – a Y Combinator-backed startup that’s all about transforming healthcare revenue cycle management with AI. Like, automating all that messy billing and insurance stuff so hospitals and clinics can run smoother. That’s huge. Healthcare is one of those industries that’s been painfully slow to modernize, and Sourabh’s out here using AI to fix that. That’s not just some tech for the sake of tech – he genuinely wants to make a difference, to improve lives, and you can tell he’s super passionate about that.

But here’s the kicker: before all this, he built UpTrain, which is an open-source tool to evaluate and improve large language models for real-world use. Basically, he’s been deep into AI safety and making sure these models actually work and are trustworthy. That’s a huge deal because AI is kinda the Wild West right now, and he’s been at the forefront, pushing for safe, reliable AI tech.

What does this all say about him? I think it’s pretty clear – Sourabh is driven by a vision to not just build cool tech, but to actually solve real problems and make a tangible impact. His process from finance to AI, then to healthcare, shows he’s got this relentless curiosity and a real sense of purpose. He sees AI not just as some shiny toy but as a tool to improve how industries work and, more importantly, how people live and get cared for.

He’s not just another startup guy chasing quick wins. Nah, he’s got that long-term mindset, building stuff that’s safe, reliable, and meaningful. That’s why he’s someone to watch – he’s crushing it in the AI game and using that power to shake up healthcare. No Cap, this dude’s going places, and his story’s just getting started.