Sohrab Haghighat is a serial entrepreneur and two-time Y Combinator founder known for his expertise in robotics, autonomous driving, and space technology. He earned a PhD in Aerospace Engineering and is recognized for his leadership at Cruise Automation as a Senior Engineering Manager in Planning and Controls before co-founding SpaceRyde, a Canadian launch startup. Currently, he serves as the CEO of Hestus, an AI-powered CAD software startup that aims to significantly increase the output capabilities of engineers. Haghighat is also credited with numerous technical papers and patents related to autonomous vehicles and control systems, demonstrating his significant contributions to his fields.