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    Pradeep Elankumaran

    Entrepreneur and AI Innovator based in San Francisco Bay Area

    Pradeep Elankumaran is the co-founder and CEO of Farmstead, an innovative online grocery service that utilizes artificial intelligence to optimize grocery delivery. He co-founded Farmstead in 2016 with the aim of addressing the inefficiencies he experienced while shopping for groceries, particularly after the birth of his daughter. The company offers a unique "farm to fridge" model, focusing on delivering locally sourced food while minimizing food waste and providing competitive pricing through advanced technology.14

    Before founding Farmstead, Elankumaran had a diverse career in technology and product management. He studied Physics and Astronomy at the University of Maryland, where he graduated with high honors. His professional journey began with roles in engineering and product management at various companies, including Lyft and Yahoo!, where he contributed to growth and monetization strategies.26

    Elankumaran is also recognized as a two-time Y Combinator founder, having previously co-founded Kicksend, a photo-sharing service, before launching Farmstead. His leadership at Farmstead has been marked by efforts to scale the business, although the company has faced challenges in expanding its market presence due to economic uncertainties and competition from larger grocery delivery services.36

    In addition to his role at Farmstead, Elankumaran is involved in initiatives related to AI and technology, including work with Mozilla to create resources for engineers entering the AI field.5

    Highlights

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    Thank you @garrytan for your leadership!

    Daily Digest: First Republic execs probed; Grocery delivery startup ... - The Business Journals
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    Aug 23 · Chicago Tribune
    Online grocery market cools, but some Chicagoland investment continues - Chicago Tribune
    Aug 8 · grocerydive.com
    Farmstead stops operating in 4 of its 5 markets | Grocery Dive
    Farmstead's Pradeep Elankumaran sheds light on unique model
    Farmstead's Pradeep Elankumaran sheds light on unique model
    Apr 22 · bizjournals.com
    40 Under 40: Pradeep Elankumaran, Farmstead - San Francisco ...
    40 Under 40: Pradeep Elankumaran, Farmstead - San Francisco ...
    Jun 25 · nrf.com
    Q&A: Farmstead co-founder and CEO Pradeep Elankumaran - NRF

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    Experience

    Co-Founder, Eng, Product, Design, CEO at Invite-Only NewCo (YC W24); Founding Product Lead, Mozilla AI Guide at Mozilla

    Education

    S16 at Y Combinator (2016), S11 at Y Combinator (2011), B.S in Physics, Astronomy at University of Maryland (2002 - 2006, High Honors)

    Location

    San Francisco Bay Area