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André Frirdich

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Founder at Kitekraft

Bavaria, Germany

FoundedKitekraft · YC

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André Frirdich is an aerodynamics engineer educated at the Technical University of Munich, with expertise in aircraft, helicopter, and wind turbine technology; his master's thesis addressed flying wind turbine aerodynamics optimization.

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Experience

  1. Quantum SystemsTeam Lead Prototypingcurrent2025 — presentGreater Munich Metropolitan Area
  2. kiteKRAFTCo-Founder2018 — 2025München
  3. EXIST Gründerstipendium, Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und TechnologieScholarship BMWi2019 — 2020
  4. Y CombinatorYC Batch S192019Mountain View, California, United States

Skills & more

3D Computer Aided Design (3D CAD)1TeaANSYS1MS Office1Visual BasicMatCATIASolidWorksAutodesk InventorAutoCADAerodynamikStrömungslehre
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Frequently asked questions

Who is André Frirdich?
André Frirdich is an aerodynamics engineer educated at the Technical University of Munich, with expertise in aircraft, helicopter, and wind turbine technology; his master's thesis addressed flying wind turbine aerodynamics optimization.
Where does André Frirdich work?
André Frirdich is Founder of Kitekraft.
What companies did André Frirdich found?
André Frirdich founded Kitekraft.
Where did André Frirdich go to school?
André Frirdich studied at Technical University of Munich (Master of Science - MS, Mechanical Engineering (area of studies Aerodynamics)); Technical University of Munich (Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering).

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