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Truckload Planning at Machine Precision

Maximal is building autonomous systems to plan and move the world's freight. Our first product is a context-aware algorithmic load planning platform for full truckload (FTL) carriers. Our agents plug into a carrier's existing ERPs and communication channels, using that context to generate holistically optimized load plans. The result: carriers earn more revenue-per-mile while spending less time planning. Our founding team * grew up in 3PLs and trucking companies * studied the math behind transportation science at Cornell, Columbia, and USC * developed the technology that optimizes Amazon's distribution and fulfillment center network
Active Founders
Leeds Rising
Leeds Rising
Founder/CEO
CEO and founder of Maximal (YC S25). Career across logistics, fintech, devtools, massive-scale data platforms. Studied CS + Operations Research at Cornell, Columbia. Math, history of technology, philosophy of mind/ethics. Grew up in family's 3PL business, PM for Stuffstr (last-mile delivery in UK), optimized throughput as an engineer for Amazon's BOS3 DC under Kiva Robotics. Passionate about (kite-) surfing, squash, running, longevity.
Derek Ye
Derek Ye
Founder/CTO
Building Palace. Previously tech lead at Amazon, founding eng at Arpeggi Labs (a16z), National Merit Scholar at USC.
Maximal
Founded:2025
Batch:Summer 2025
Team Size:3
Status:
Active
Location:San Francisco
Primary Partner:Diana Hu