# Fresco Builds AI Copilot for Construction Estimating and Expands SF Team **Author:** Zero G Talent **Published:** 2026-11-14 **Category:** sales **Tags:** yc-hiring, construction tech, artificial intelligence, software engineering, sales, customer success [Read on Zero G Talent](https://zerogtalent.com/blog/fresco-builds-ai-copilot-for-construction-estimating-and-expands-sf-team) --- Estimating Division 8 construction trades—covering doors, frames, and hardware—has traditionally required estimators to hand-check hundreds of blueprint pages and cross-reference hardware schedules. [Fresco](https://zerogtalent.com/ai-companies/fresco) is building an AI copilot that automates this takeoff process with 99% accuracy, cutting takeoff time by 70%. The San Francisco startup has processed over 3,000 takeoffs for general contractors and Division 8 subcontractors, establishing an initial beachhead before expanding across other specialty construction trades. Founded in 2024 as part of Y Combinator's Fall 2024 batch, [Fresco](https://zerogtalent.com/ai-companies/fresco) is funded by Y Combinator, SignalFire, and Bessemer Venture Partners. ## Automated Blueprint Extraction and Technical Focus Division 8 is siloed and mathematically complex, making it an ideal entry point for document-heavy artificial intelligence applications. Estimators using [Fresco](https://zerogtalent.com/ai-companies/fresco) eliminate manual information bottlenecks that threaten bid margins. As shown in the company's [Fresco Launch + Demo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uUux_1jCGI) video, the software also processes video walkthroughs and converts voice notes directly into structured reports and Procore punch lists. To support its core engine, the startup is hiring a [Founding Software Engineer](https://zerogtalent.com/ai-jobs/fresco/founding-software-engineer-78717) in San Francisco, CA, US ($100,000–$250,000/year). The role centers on building scalable systems to parse and extract structured line items from multi-hundred-page blueprint PDFs and shipping LLM-powered features using React, TypeScript, and Python. ## Founder Backgrounds in Science and AI Engineering [Fresco](https://zerogtalent.com/ai-companies/fresco) was co-founded by CEO [Arvind Veluvali](https://zerogtalent.com/people/arvind-veluvali) and CTO [Akhil Gupta](https://zerogtalent.com/people/akhil-gupta). [Arvind Veluvali](https://zerogtalent.com/people/arvind-veluvali) previously worked as a synthetic biologist at NASA while completing a Master of Science in Biotechnology at Brown University. He went on to co-found campaign technology company Down Ballot Solutions (Rally), worked in venture capital at Human Capital, and served as Chief of Staff and Director of Partnerships at January AI. Speaking on the [Charles Cormier - Founder Wisdom Podcast](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ViBIJ4bLcU), [Arvind Veluvali](https://zerogtalent.com/people/arvind-veluvali) noted that the shift to AI represented a major technological transition, leading him and [Akhil Gupta](https://zerogtalent.com/people/akhil-gupta) to focus on construction. CTO [Akhil Gupta](https://zerogtalent.com/people/akhil-gupta) has worked with large language models since 2018 and entered renewables construction tech in 2022. He previously conducted AI research at Johns Hopkins, MIT, and TikTok, and held leadership roles including VP of New Initiatives at HealthKart and Chief Business Officer at Mamaearth. ## Scaling Outbound Sales and Customer Growth On [Senders](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0TnPCRWGmQ), [Arvind Veluvali](https://zerogtalent.com/people/arvind-veluvali) detailed [Fresco](https://zerogtalent.com/ai-companies/fresco)'s go-to-market playbook, which relies heavily on outbound calling and direct engagement with general contractors generating over $1 billion in annual revenue. To expand this sales engine, [Fresco](https://zerogtalent.com/ai-companies/fresco) is filling three onsite roles in San Francisco, CA, US: - [Account Executive](https://zerogtalent.com/ai-jobs/fresco/account-executive-95805) ($150,000–$250,000/year): Mid-level role closing new business and selling estimating software directly alongside senior leadership, leveraging Apollo, Trellus, and Sales Navigator. - [Sales Development Representative](https://zerogtalent.com/ai-jobs/fresco/sales-development-representative-90615) ($90,000–$120,000/year): Entry-level role prospecting fresh leads and booking software demos using a tech stack of Apollo, Trellus, Sales Navigator, and internal proprietary tools. - [Customer Success Manager](https://zerogtalent.com/ai-jobs/fresco/customer-success-manager-94336) ($100,000–$120,000/year): Mid-level role helping clients realize paid contract value, supported by dedicated engineering resources that automate manual operational tasks. ## Open Roles at Fresco All four open roles are full-time, onsite positions located in San Francisco, CA, US. | Role | Location | Work Mode | Salary | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Account Executive](https://zerogtalent.com/ai-jobs/fresco/account-executive-95805) | San Francisco, CA, US | Onsite | $150,000 – $250,000 | | [Customer Success Manager](https://zerogtalent.com/ai-jobs/fresco/customer-success-manager-94336) | San Francisco, CA, US | Onsite | $100,000 – $120,000 | | [Founding Software Engineer](https://zerogtalent.com/ai-jobs/fresco/founding-software-engineer-78717) | San Francisco, CA, US | Onsite | $100,000 – $250,000 | | [Sales Development Representative](https://zerogtalent.com/ai-jobs/fresco/sales-development-representative-90615) | San Francisco, CA, US | Onsite | $90,000 – $120,000 | [See all open roles at Fresco](https://zerogtalent.com/ai-companies/fresco) --- *Source: [Zero G Talent](https://zerogtalent.com), the job board for space, defense, AI, robotics and frontier-tech companies.*