About
Patrick Dotson worked on propulsion systems for SpaceX's Starship program and studied aerospace engineering at the University of Michigan. He brings experience in both hardware and software engineering.
Founder at SynnaxYC S24
Intro paths
YC
Patrick went through Y Combinator (Summer 2024) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
GP
Their group partner at YC was Brad Flora, Backing expeditions into the future — the partner who ran Synnax's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, Patrick can intro founders to Synnax's investors below.
Synnax's investors · 2
Co-founders at Synnax
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Emiliano BonillaFounder
EI
Elham IslamFounder
Experience
- SynnaxCo-Founder & CTOcurrent2024 — present
- Michigan Aeronautical Science Association (MASA)Engineer2021 — 2023
- SpaceXEngineering Intern2023Hawthorne, California, United States
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Patrick Dotson?
- Patrick Dotson worked on propulsion systems for SpaceX's Starship program and studied aerospace engineering at the University of Michigan. He brings experience in both hardware and software engineering.
- Where does Patrick Dotson work?
- Patrick Dotson is Founder of Synnax.
- What companies did Patrick Dotson found?
- Patrick Dotson founded Synnax.
- Where did Patrick Dotson go to school?
- Patrick Dotson studied at University of Michigan (Bachelor of Science - BS, Aerospace Engineering).
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