Imperfect
AI coach for athletes with real lives and epic goals
Y CombinatorSpring 2026ActiveConsumerDigital HealthHealth & WellnessAIAI Assistant
What they do
Problem
Athletes struggle to follow effective training, recovery, and nutrition plans that adapt to real-life constraints and their body’s changing responses.
Solution
Imperfect is an app that aggregates athlete data to power a personalized AI coach that dynamically adjusts training, recovery, and nutrition for upcoming races.
Who it's for
Recreational to competitive athletes training for races who want personalized coaching that fits their real lives.
Founders
Matin Tamizi
Founder
Built and sold two fintech companies backed by investors like a16z and Stripe, and created the most widely used open-source Garmin library, used by Stanford Health.
Company timeline
- Founded2026
- YC batchSpring 2026
- StatusActive
- Team size5 people
- LocationSan Francisco, CA, USA
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