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Axel Radermacher

Founder

Founder at Odys Aviation

Irvine, California, United States

FoundedOdys Aviation · YC

About

Axel Radermacher previously served as Chief Vehicle Engineer for EV Platforms at Karma, where he worked on electric vehicle design. His earlier career included roles developing electrified sports cars, trucks, and off-road vehicles. He now leads product strategy at Odys Aviation.

Founder at Odys AviationYC S21

Intro paths

YC

Axel went through Y Combinator (Summer 2021) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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In turn, Axel can intro founders to Odys Aviation's investors below.

Odys Aviation's investors · 6

Giant Ventures Global LlpLondon · $2M – $20M checksLombardstreet VenturesWoodside · $500K checksOlive Tree CapitalBostonOUTBOUND CAPITALSaratoga SpringsY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2021ZillionizePalo Alto · $200K checks

Co-founders at Odys Aviation

JDJames Dorris
James DorrisFounder

Experience

  1. TelemetryXGeneral Managercurrent2026 — presentIrvine, California, United States
  2. Odys AviationAdvisor at Odys Aviationcurrent2026 — present
  3. Odys AviationCo-Founder, Head of Product at Odys Aviation2020 — 2026Long Beach, California, United States
  4. Karma AutomotiveChief Vehicle Engineer, EV Platforms2019Irvine, CA
  5. Karma AutomotiveDirector, Powertrain Hardware2017 — 2019Irvine, CA
  6. Karma AutomotiveSenior Manager, Business and Technology2016 — 2017Irvine, California, United States
  7. Karma AutomotiveAdvance Powertrain Supervisor2015 — 2016Costa Mesa, CA
  8. Taylor-Dunn ManufacturingChief Mechanical Engineer2013 — 2015Anaheim, CA
  9. Fisker AutomotiveHybrid System Engineer2009 — 2013Anaheim, CA
  10. Volvo PowertrainProject Engineer2004 — 2008Hagerstown, MD

Skills & more

Powertrain99Automotive Engineering83Systems Analysis10DFMEA64Regulatory Requirements6Requirements Analysis10Systems Engineering25Test Management6Product Development27HEV81CAE6Vector CANalyzer4
+12 moreFMEASix SigmaElectric VehiclesAutomotive DesignAPQPEngineeringPPAPGD&TVehiclesSimulinkSolidworksHybrid
  • Professional Engineer — United Latino Students Association

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Axel Radermacher?
Axel Radermacher previously served as Chief Vehicle Engineer for EV Platforms at Karma, where he worked on electric vehicle design. His earlier career included roles developing electrified sports cars, trucks, and off-road vehicles. He now leads product strategy at Odys Aviation.
Where does Axel Radermacher work?
Axel Radermacher is Founder of Odys Aviation.
What companies did Axel Radermacher found?
Axel Radermacher founded Odys Aviation.
Where did Axel Radermacher go to school?
Axel Radermacher studied at UC Irvine (Executive MBA); West Virginia University (Master of Science (MS), Mechanical Engineering); West Virginia University (Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering).

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Shared employers

Also worked at Odys Aviation3

Peter BordesManaging Partner at Trajectory VenturesStephen RodriguezOperating Partner at DCVC (Data Collective)James DorrisFounder at Odys Aviation

Also worked at Fisker Automotive5

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