
Tejas Bhakta
Founder, CEO at Morph (YC S23), ex-Tesla AI engineer
San Francisco, California
Joined May 2024
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Summary
Tejas Bhakta is a serial entrepreneur focused on AI and developer tools, currently serving as Founder and CEO of Morph (YC S23), which provides models to enhance AI coding agents through fast code application, syntax-aware embeddings, and intelligent reranking. He also founded Airpinpoint, specializing in 3D technologies and algorithms, and Innkeeper, an operating system for hotels aimed at improving guest experiences and direct bookings, drawing on his unique background of growing up in a motel. ycombinator+4
Prior to his entrepreneurial ventures, Tejas gained significant experience in machine learning and computer vision, specifically at Tesla where he worked as a Computer Vision Engineer, implementing aerial imaging research into production. His internships at Tesla further honed his skills in Autopilot Machine Learning Infrastructure Software Engineering and Firmware Software Engineering, demonstrating a strong foundation in cutting-edge AI development. featured
Educated at the University of California, San Diego, Tejas earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering with a specialization in Machine Learning. His academic background is reinforced by practical projects, including work on an autonomous vehicle with 3D vision, showcasing his early interest and capabilities in complex engineering challenges. portfolium+1
Tejas maintains a personal blog where he describes himself as a "0.5x engineer," a hardware tinkerer, and a software developer, offering insights into his thoughts on AI and technology. He is also active on X (Twitter), sharing opinions and updates related to his work and the broader tech landscape. tejasbhakta+1
Work
Education
Writing
Grep Isn't Enough: Why Agents Need Semantic Search too
November 6, 2025Discusses how combining semantic search with grep improved agent accuracy by 31% on large codebases.
Morph: Fast Apply
Details Morph's solution for lightning-fast code merging and applying edits from large language models, significantly improving agent accuracy on large codebases.
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Tejas Bhakta identifies himself as a hardware tinkerer and software developer. tejasbhakta
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