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About
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.
Founder at KitekraftYC S19
Intro paths
YC
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Co-founders at Kitekraft
Experience
- Quantum SystemsTeam Lead Prototypingcurrent2025 — presentGreater Munich Metropolitan Area
- kiteKRAFTCo-Founder2018 — 2025München
- EXIST Gründerstipendium, Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und TechnologieScholarship BMWi2019 — 2020
- Y CombinatorYC Batch S192019Mountain View, California, United States
Skills & more
3D Computer Aided Design (3D CAD)1TeaANSYS1MS Office1Visual BasicMatCATIASolidWorksAutodesk InventorAutoCADAerodynamikStrömungslehre
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Luft- und RaumfahrtErneuerbare EnergienWindkraftanlageFrom André's professional profile.
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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Same school
Also attended Technical University of Munich469
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Shared employers
Also worked at Quantum Systems11
Florian SeibelCo-founder & CEO at Project A VenturesPatrick NorrisGeneral Partner at Notion CapitalBernhard KöhlerInvestment Director and Authorised Signatory at Bayern KapitalChristian SallerInvestor at HV CapitalFabian GrunerInvestor at HV CapitalWolfgang HanreiderMember of Board of Directors at Max Automation, former Carlyle Group (European Fund Head) at NEW VISTA CAPITAL
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Also worked at kiteKRAFT3
Also worked at EXIST Gründerstipendium, Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie3
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