Evan Wineland

Evan Wineland is a visionary entrepreneur and co-founder of Weave Robotics, a Y Combinator-backed startup building personal humanoid robots for home automation. With a focus on reclaiming time spent on mundane chores, Weave Robotics is set to deliver its first product, Isaac, in 2025, demonstrating a commitment to practical, general-purpose robotics. ycombinator+3

As a former Lead Product Manager in Apple's Proactive Intelligence division, Evan played a key role in developing advanced AI/ML features. His contributions include work on Next-Gen Siri (Apple Intelligence), large-scale on-device personalization, and the successful shipment of marquee features like Communication Safety (child safety) and Focus modes, showcasing his expertise in bringing complex AI products to market. fondo+3

Evan's foundational experience includes a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems from Carnegie Mellon University, where he also demonstrated early leadership and a commitment to social impact. He actively participated in student government and championed initiatives such as raising the minimum wage for student workers, alongside contributing to software data collection development as an undergraduate. thetartan+2