
Siddhant Paliwal
Co-founder & CTO at Bear (YC F25), building AI search solutions
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San Francisco, California
Los Angeles, California
233 connections
Joined September 2025
Summary
Siddhant is a driven entrepreneur, having founded multiple ventures since the age of 15, including Ezepark Parking Solutions, FinPlus Education, and S2dious Private Tutoring. His entrepreneurial journey culminated in co-founding Bear (YC F25), an AI startup aimed at helping companies optimize their presence in AI search engines, demonstrating a continuous passion for building and innovation. leviathanencyclopedia+1
With a strong technical background, Siddhant is a skilled software engineer focusing on AI applications. His experience includes building fullstack AI applications and software interface projects at Intel, and serving as an early engineer at Third Chair (YC X25). He combines his technical prowess with a deep understanding of market needs to develop innovative solutions. siddhantpaliwal+1
Siddhant is actively involved in the UCLA community, pursuing a double major in Computational Mathematics and Economics. He holds the position of Vice President at UCLA Cricket and is involved with the UCLA Social Sciences Center for Research and Technology (SCERT) and Sigma Eta Pi, showcasing a commitment to both academic and extracurricular engagement. siddhantpaliwal+1
Siddhant has a keen interest in the evolving landscape of AI and its impact on search and marketing. Through his work at Bear, he is actively addressing the shift towards conversational AI search, providing tools and insights for businesses to adapt and thrive in this new environment. He also shares his insights through writings on topics like future-proof SEO and AI search optimization. ycombinator+3
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
Future-Proof SEO: Adapting to AI Search Evolution
August 11, 2025An article discussing the rapidly changing landscape of SEO due to AI-powered search engines and strategies for adapting.
AI SEO Checklist: 12 Steps to Optimize Content
July 13, 2025A checklist providing actionable steps to optimize content for AI search engines, emphasizing platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Reddit.
The Art of Resistance
January 1, 2020An article discussing the power of discomfort in achieving goals and learning from failure.
Hobbies
Plays for the UCLA Cricket team, participating as a Bowling All-Rounder. uclaclubsports+1
Notes
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strikes them as a founder who is ready to raise pre-seed funding for what they're working on.Nov 1, 2025
Oct 23, 2025