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Florian Stappenbeck (Bauer)

Founder

Founder at Kitekraft

Greater Munich Metropolitan Area

FoundedKitekraft · YC

About

Florian Stappenbeck holds a PhD in electrical engineering from Technical University of Munich, focusing on optimization of airborne wind energy systems. He has authored research publications on flying wind turbine technology and holds multiple patents in the field.

Founder at KitekraftYC S19

Intro paths

YC

Florian went through Y Combinator (Summer 2019) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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Kitekraft's investors · 1

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2019

Co-founders at Kitekraft

MIMaximilian Isensee
Maximilian IsenseeFounder
CDChristoph Drexler
Christoph DrexlerCo-Founder
AFAndré Frirdich
André FrirdichFounder

Experience

  1. eMoSys GmbHPower Electronics Engineercurrent2025 — presentGreater Munich Metropolitan Area
  2. kiteKRAFTCTO & Cofounder2019 — 2025Munich Area, Germany
  3. Technical University of MunichDoctoral Researcher (PhD/Dr.-Ing.)2014 — 2019Munich, Bavaria, Germany
  4. UC IrvineVisiting Researcher2014 — 2016Irvine
  5. AREVA Wind GmbHControl Engineering Working Student2012 — 2013Bremerhaven, Germany
  6. AREVA Wind GmbHIndustrial Bachelor Thesis Student and Internship2011 — 2012Bremerhaven, Germany
  7. Fachhochschule Bielefeld, University of Applied SciencesTutor for "Information Technology I" for the Renewable Energies course2010 — 2011Bielefeld, Germany
  8. Handelsweise LtdGraphic Designer & Software Developer2007 — 2010Eisenach, Thuringia, Germany
  9. Camp Jewell YMCACabin-Counselor2008Colebrook, USA
  10. ASB EisenachAlternative Service2007 — 2008Eisenach, Germany

Skills & more

ManagementElectrical EngineeringSoftware DevelopmentControl Engineering1PowertrainC++1C (Programming Language)Numerical SimulationNonlinear DynamicsRigid Body DynamicsData AnalysisSignal Processing
+12 moreMatlabSimulinkSimscapePower ElectronicsElectrical MachinesMechatronicsPropulsionGuidance, Navigation & Control (GNC)QtSystems EngineeringConceptual DesignRedundant Systems

Languages English · German

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Florian Stappenbeck (Bauer)?
Florian Stappenbeck holds a PhD in electrical engineering from Technical University of Munich, focusing on optimization of airborne wind energy systems. He has authored research publications on flying wind turbine technology and holds multiple patents in the field.
Where does Florian Stappenbeck (Bauer) work?
Florian Stappenbeck (Bauer) is Founder of Kitekraft.
What companies did Florian Stappenbeck (Bauer) found?
Florian Stappenbeck (Bauer) founded Kitekraft.
Where did Florian Stappenbeck (Bauer) go to school?
Florian Stappenbeck (Bauer) studied at Technical University of Munich (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Dr.-Ing., Electrical Engineering and Information Technology); Y Combinator (YC Batch S19); Technical University of Munich (Master of Science (MSc), Electrical Engineering and Information Technology).

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