2 Years Zero Product Development, $100M raisedㅣHelm.ai, Vlad Voroninski | EO

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Jan 13, 2026

Vlad Voroninski, CEO and Founder of Helm.ai, shares his journey from mathematician to leader in autonomous driving technology. He reveals how his company raised over $100M despite two years of zero product development. Vlad discusses the pivotal role of AI and generative algorithms in revolutionizing self-driving cars. He also emphasizes the importance of building trust in deep tech and staying gritty in the face of challenges, offering valuable insights for entrepreneurs in a competitive landscape.

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ANECDOTE

Two Years Zero Product Development

Helm.ai spent two years focusing solely on research and development with zero product development.
Many thought it was crazy, but they committed and successfully made the technology work.

ANECDOTE

Math as a Key AI Tool

Vlad Voroninski pursued mathematics for a decade intending to apply it to AI when the field matured.
He saw math as the key bottleneck to advancing AI and computer vision technologies.

INSIGHT

Opportunity in Inefficient Market

The inefficiency in the autonomous driving space revealed great opportunities for innovation.
Choosing the right approach allowed Helm.ai to add significant value and sustain over time.

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