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Elodin

YC W24

San Francisco, US · Founded 2023 · 5 employees · 1 known investors

Elodin provides a cloud-based simulation platform for building autonomous systems, targeting developers and engineers creating satellites, drones, and robots. The company aims to make advanced autonomy tooling accessible and affordable to innovators in aerospace and robotics.

Also known as Elodin Systems · Inc

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W24)

Elodin was founded in 2023 by Daniel Driscoll, Tom Gurka, Akhil Velagapudi, and Sascha Wise.

DDDaniel Driscoll
Daniel DriscollinCo-founder · Chief Executive OfficerDaniel Driscoll has worked across diverse technology domains including gaming, SaaS platforms, real estate technology, blockchain, and aerospace systems with focus on guidance and control.
TGTom Gurka
Tom GurkainCo-founder & CCOTom Gurka has over 10 years of experience in design and marketing, including roles at early-stage startups and growth-stage companies. His expertise spans software UI/UX, brand development, design systems, motion design, and product development.
AVAkhil Velagapudi
Akhil VelagapudiinSoftware Engineer, Co-founder2024–2025Akhil Velagapudi studied electrical and computer engineering at Rutgers before joining M10 to work on distributed systems. He later worked at Google on Kubernetes networking and programmable data planes.
SWSascha Wise
Sascha WiseinCo-founder · Chief Technology Officer2023–2025With a background in physics and software engineering experience spanning database systems for central banks and flight software for deep space missions, Wise focuses on developing solutions for complex problems in the aerospace domain.

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What does Elodin do?
Elodin provides a cloud-based simulation platform for building autonomous systems, targeting developers and engineers creating satellites, drones, and robots. The company aims to make advanced autonomy tooling accessible and affordable to innovators in aerospace and robotics.
Who founded Elodin?
Elodin was founded by Daniel Driscoll, Tom Gurka, Akhil Velagapudi, Sascha Wise in 2023.
Who are Elodin's investors?
Elodin's investors include Y Combinator.
Where is Elodin headquartered?
Elodin is headquartered in San Francisco, US.