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Kevin Czinger

Founder

Founder at Divergent

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Stacey HerounlockedKevin: together at Yale University (2006–2010)
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×9Kevin: together at United States Marine Corps

About

Kevin Czinger is the Founder, Lead Inventor, and Executive Chairman of Divergent and Czinger Vehicles. He holds more than 200 patents and works on developing and scaling the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS), a factory network focused on digitizing, distributing, and reducing the material footprint of engineering and manufacturing.

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Radicle ImpactSan Francisco · $100K – $3M checksTamarack GlobalGreenwich

Co-founders at Divergent

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Lukas CzingerFounder

Experience

  1. DivergentFounder, Lead Inventor & Executive Chairmancurrent2025 — presentTorrance, CA
  2. DivergentFounder, Lead Inventor & CEO2013 — 2025Torrance, CA
  3. Czinger VehiclesFounder & Executive Chairmancurrent2025 — present
  4. Czinger VehiclesFounder & CEO2020 — 2025Los Angeles, California, United States
  5. Yale UniversitySterling Fellowcurrent2007 — present
  6. Yale UniversityAdvisory Council Member, The Jackson Institute of Global Affairscurrent2012 — presentYale University, New Haven, CT
  7. Yale UniversityMember, Yale Council for International Activitiescurrent2006 — present
  8. SLM Solutions Group AGMember Of The Supervisory Board2019 — 2024Lübeck
  9. Coda AutomotiveCo-Founder & Senior Strategic Advisor2010 — 2011
  10. Coda AutomotiveCo-Founder, President & CEO2008 — 2010
  11. Achievement FirstFounding Board Member and Seed Funder2003 — 2008New Haven, CT
  12. United States Marine CorpsInfantry Rifleman - Reserves (Active)1983 — 1987Reservist

Skills & more

Start-ups99Entrepreneurship84Business Strategy77Venture Capital45Strategic Planning61Strategy99Management Consulting21Financial Modeling18Product Development27Marketing Strategy17Business Development33Private Equity23
+12 moreProgram ManagementNew Business DevelopmentProduct ManagementDue DiligenceBusiness PlanningPublic SpeakingTeam BuildingStrategic PartnershipsMergersContract NegotiationCross-functional Team LeadershipManagement

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kevin Czinger?
Kevin Czinger is the Founder, Lead Inventor, and Executive Chairman of Divergent and Czinger Vehicles. He holds more than 200 patents and works on developing and scaling the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS), a factory network focused on digitizing, distributing, and reducing the material footprint of engineering and manufacturing.
Where does Kevin Czinger work?
Kevin Czinger is Founder of Divergent.
What companies did Kevin Czinger found?
Kevin Czinger founded Divergent.
Where did Kevin Czinger go to school?
Kevin Czinger studied at Yale University; Arizona State University.

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Also attended Yale University1,007

Ann Miura-KoCo-founding Partner at FloodgateDavid SzeAdvisory Partner at GreylockMichael SeibelPartner Emeritus at Y CombinatorBen SilbermannCo-founder of PinterestZheela QaiserInvestor at Index VenturesAnthony PhilippakisInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)

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Also attended Arizona State University233

Suhail DoshiFounder of Mixpanel; founder of ParticleJackson HeddyCFO at NorthzoneOliver MitchellPartner at Ff Venture CapitalHelen SunAnalyst at Pangaea Ventures Us Inc.Jorge CampoInvestor at KfundMax AltschulerFounder & General Partner at GTMfund

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Shared employers

Also worked at Divergent4

Rob EloffPartner at Tamarack GlobalAlex TengPartner at Fifty YearsBroc TenHoutenFounder at Intrinsic PowerJohn BucknellFounder & CEO at Virtus Solis

Also worked at Yale University180

Ann Miura-KoCo-founding Partner at FloodgatePatrick EnnisVenture Partner at Madrona Venture GroupStacey HeroInvestor at Third Rock VenturesVivek GopalanInvestment Team at 8VCSallie KimInvestor at 8VCElias QuijanoPrincipal at Northpond Ventures

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Also worked at Achievement First6

Thomas D. LehrmanManaging Partner at Teamworthy VenturesDacia TollVenture Partner at Teamworthy VenturesFrances MessanoCEO at NewSchools Venture FundCatherine FarrowManaging Director and Head of Human Capital at Charlesbank Capital PartnersKatie McPollomFounder at LessonbeeDan Cogan-DrewCo-founder at Newsela

Also worked at United States Marine Corps63

Douglas Lemott Jr.Vice President, SAP National Security Services at Riphean InvestmentsTony WellsVenture Partner at Copper Sky CapitalWilliam RobertsTreasurer at Maryland TEDCOBeau HigginsVP (OPlign), Senior Client Partner (The Military Veteran) at Context VenturesMike SteadmanFounder, Coach, USNA '10 — writing, coaching, and designing categories for underdog military veteran founders and CEOsGlenn VogelVenture Partner at IronGate Capital Advisors

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