Author: OurCrowd

[Leo AI in Machine Design] How CAD-aware AI is changing mechanical design

This startup has developed an AI copilot for mechanical engineers. At the heart of the innovation is a Large Mechanical Model (LMM), a patented AI system that understands real CAD data. It’s designed to transform “the entire product design process into an AI-centric one, where Leo serves as a natural extension of the engineer’s mind,” noted Leo AI Co-Found and CEO Maor Farid. Watch...

Read More

[Tovala in Fast Company] How Tovala transformed from unprofitable to profitable in the meal delivery industry

In early 2022, the meal delivery company I founded, Tovala, went out to raise $100mm from venture capitalists. Our business could not have been hotter. We’d crossed $110mm of revenue, growing over 100% YoY. We had retention that was 3–4 times better than other meal delivery services. We had low awareness, lots of room for product innovation, and a seemingly clear path to an IPO. Read...

Read More