
GUILD
AI-Native Defense Contractor
YC Summer 2026Artificial IntelligenceManufacturingSupply ChainDefense
About GUILD
GUILD is an AI-Native Defense contractor making aerospace parts faster and cheaper. We win defense contracts, automate manufacturing, and deliver to the government's door.
Founders

Kaya Celebi
Founder
Founder at GUILD. Previously AI Tech Lead at Hartree Partners and ML Engineer at Morgan Stanley. MSc in Computer Science from Columbia, dual BSc in CS and Statistics from Duke.

Erim Gurlemis
Founder
Founder at GUILD. Previously Associate in the Global Investment Office at Morgan Stanley, where he worked on wealth management development and engagement . BA in Biological Studies from Rutgers University.