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Harsha Gundala

Harsha Gundala

Co-founder of Moonshine, building video understanding APIs with AI

San Francisco, CA
Joined June 2026

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Harsha Gundala is a co-founder of Moonshine, a Y Combinator-backed startup building video understanding APIs. He and co-founder Ganesh Pimpale aim to make video analysis more intuitive, offering features like natural language search within footage and advanced inquiry capabilities, enabling users to extract rich data from video content. His work at Moonshine demonstrates a strong entrepreneurial drive and expertise in AI-driven video technology. ycombinator+2
Gundala possesses significant experience in AI and machine learning R&D, cultivated through roles at tech giants like Apple, where he worked on AI/ML R&D, and his ongoing work at Moonshine. His social media activity also frequently touches upon cutting-edge AI topics, including LLMs, spatial evaluation for models, and AI's impact on productivity. nitter
He is passionate about hands-on technical projects and engineering, evidenced by his detailed Instructables guide for building a DIY Smart Mirror with Google Assistant and wireless charging. This project showcases his practical skills in hardware integration (Raspberry Pi), software development, and design using tools like CAD and Adobe Illustrator. instructables+1
Harsha Gundala is an alumnus of UC Berkeley College of Engineering, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. During his time there, he was involved in self-driving vehicle research and achieved recognition by winning the Collider Cup. berkeley

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