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- Caleb HoranFounder/CEO · Salem Robotics IncS26Industrials · Austin
- Janak (Crasun) PanthiFounder/CTO · Salem Robotics IncS26Industrials · Austin
FOUNDERROLEBATCHINDUSTRYLOCATIONTEAMX_url
Caleb HoranSalem Robotics IncFounder/CEOSummer 2026IndustrialsAustin, United States2—Janak (Crasun) PanthiSalem Robotics IncFounder/CTOSummer 2026IndustrialsAustin, United States2—
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Janak (Crasun) Panthi
Founder/CTO·Salem Robotics Inc
PRIMARY INFO
RoleFounder/CTO
Team size2
BatchSummer 2026
LocationAustin, United States
Company statusActive
StageEarly
BIO
Co-founder and CTO at Salem Robotics Inc. PhD in Robotics from UT Austin (Dec. 2026). 6 yrs industry experience leading product development and deploying quadruped robots in nuclear facilities. US Army.
Ex-company, school and discipline below are derived from this bio. Nothing is inferred when the bio is missing.
BACKGROUND
CredentialsPhD
DisciplineResearcherKeyword match from the bio text, not a classifier.
TRACK RECORD
First YC company on record
COMPANY CONTEXT
Salem Robotics IncDeploying robots for inspections in hazardous spaces, like nuclear.
IndustryIndustrials
Websitesalemroboticsinc.com
Team size2
LocationAustin, United States
BatchSummer 2026
Co-foundersCaleb Horan
