Elodin
YC W24San 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
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechRoboticsSpace TechHard TechDronesSatellitesRocketryAerospaceUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W24)
Elodin was founded in 2023 by Daniel Driscoll, Tom Gurka, Akhil Velagapudi, and Sascha Wise.
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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.
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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.
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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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Frequently asked questions
- 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.

