Tech Veterans Deedy Das and Henry Shi Launch Free Guide for Lean AI-Native Startups

San Francisco, CA – Two prominent figures in the technology and venture capital landscape, Deedy Das and Henry Shi, are set to release a comprehensive, free guide aimed at assisting founders in establishing lean, AI-native startups in 2025. The announcement, made by Deedy Das on social media, highlights their combined experience in scaling successful companies and investing in over 100 startups. The guide promises to cover essential tools across various business functions, including legal, finance, payroll, sales, and technology.

Deedy Das, a founding engineer at Glean, played a pivotal role in the enterprise AI search company's rapid ascent. Glean recently secured $150 million in Series F financing, pushing its valuation to an impressive $7.2 billion. The company also announced it surpassed $100 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) in its last fiscal year, less than three years after its launch. Das, now a Principal at Menlo Ventures, focuses on early-stage investments in AI/ML and next-generation infrastructure.

Henry Shi co-founded Super.com, a savings and earnings application that has achieved over $200 million in annual revenue. Shi, who previously worked at Google and Bloomberg, serves as Super.com's COO/CTO and has been recognized on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list and as an EY Entrepreneur of the Year. Beyond his operational role, Shi is an active angel investor, backing numerous AI startups, and is known for his insights on building lean, efficient businesses.

The duo's initiative stems from a frequently asked question by founders regarding the practicalities of building a startup from the ground up in the current AI-driven landscape. "This covers every single tool Founders should use when building their startup from the ground up, from legal, finance, payroll, sales, tech and more," Das stated in his tweet. The guide aims to distill their collective knowledge and provide actionable strategies for navigating the complexities of the modern startup ecosystem.

The guide, which will be made available completely free of charge, is expected to drop at midnight tonight, according to Das's announcement. This collaborative effort from two founders with deep operational and investment experience in the AI sector is anticipated to be a valuable resource for aspiring entrepreneurs.