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Waypoint Transit

2+ employeesSeed raised
We automate urban planning so cities can build cheaper and faster.

We automate urban planning so cities can build cheaper and faster.

YC W25

About the Company

Waypoint is transforming urban planning through automation, helping cities plan more efficiently, affordably, and effectively. In the U.S., cities often rely heavily on consulting firms for routine planning tasks—tasks that are frequently repetitive, costly, and algorithmic in nature.

Our mission is to empower cities with automated planning solutions, enabling them to rapidly design sustainable, resilient, and human-centric urban environments.

Founders

Ryan Johnston
Ryan Johnston

Co-founder and CTO of Waypoint Transit. Previously, chip design synthesis CAD at Apple. Then developed novel real-time transit signage for his hometown; this project eventually became Waypoint. B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University.

Varun Tandon
Varun Tandon

Co-founder and CEO of Waypoint Transit. Previously, led applied ML initiatives at Microsoft. Worked on diffusion models and LLM/LMMs for flagship Office products, including Copilot, Designer, and PowerPoint. B.S. and M.S. in Computer Science from Stanford University.

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