Mike
Mike is building RAVN, an Antler-backed robotics startup, and shares the lock-in sessions behind it.
Their channel.
What they're building.
RAVN
LaunchedAn autonomous runtime optimization engine that makes robots faster, for robotics and physical AI teams; now pivoting to self-healing robots.
Pivoted in Oct 2026 from runtime optimization to making robots heal themselves.
BlazeMail
PausedA human-like AI cold email tool built with Laravel and React.
Launched in mid-2025 but was cut by May 2026.
Reinstate
LaunchedAI-powered appeals service for suspended Amazon sellers.
Launched as a testing tool in April 2026 while part of Founders Inc Canopy.
FORMA
LaunchedA JSON constraint layer for LLMs that prevents logically invalid data payloads.
Launched in April 2026 as part of Founders Inc Canopy.
Costrym
PausedA B2B AI cost engineer and runsheet platform designed to reduce business expenses for SMEs.
Part of Founders Inc Canopy in April 2026; later referred to in the past tense as a favorite project.
Budera
LaunchedAn AI business partner and bank designed specifically for AI agents.
Accepted into Founders Inc Canopy in April 2024.
ARIA
LaunchedAn AI system designed to automate parts of hotel operations.
Developed for the ALX Hospitality Hackathon in April 2026, reaching the final stage.
Waitlyst
BuildingA waitlist management system with owner dashboards and location tracking.
Razory
BuildingA modern productivity tool designed to help users focus and supercharge efficiency.
Rebranded from MindSweep in August 2025.
ZeroKey
BuildingA quantum-secure password manager.
Secured $1,000 in funding in June 2025.
Poach.work
BuildingAn AI-native headhunter platform.
Entered Founders Inc Canopy in April 2026.