Kyle Franz

Kyle Franz is the CTO and Co-Founder of CommodityAI, an artificial intelligence technology startup based in San Francisco, California. Drawing on his direct industry background as a former physical commodity trader and operator, he currently oversees the development of AI agents designed to automate complex trading operations. These software systems specifically target workflow inefficiencies across the global grains, metals, and energy sectors. Franz established the company in 2024 alongside his co-founders, successfully launching the six-employee enterprise through the highly competitive Y Combinator Winter 2024 batch. The firm has since secured early-stage financial backing from institutional investors including Y Combinator and Rebel Fund, alongside the founders of YouTube and Reddit. Today, his primary professional focus centers on engineering scalable technical solutions that streamline shipment management, document processing, and position tracking for the broader physical commodities industry.