The Team
Yair Sharim Lucas Founder - CEO +18 years of experience in the Automotive design, engineering, and product leadership. Former executive roles across OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and mobility startups. Led vehicle programs, AI-driven platforms, and +€5M budgets.
Marc Perez Co-Founder - VP Vehicle Eng. +12 years in the automotive engineering and motorsport industries, with a specialty in powertrain and chassis systems development. Experience in OEMs, testing laboratories, and mobility startups with new energy vehicles.
Avichay Karpel Co-Founder CTO Proven leader with more than 25 years in artificial intelligence and autonomous technology, with a track record of driving innovation across the automotive and defense sectors
Sebastian Adam CBO +25 years Automotive Sales & Business Development. Head of Business Development Unit for new products & customers. Specialty in Interior vehicles, driving innovations, sales & implementation. Led global contracts & programs. +80 M€ yearly budgets.
Elad Laufer System Architecture +19 years seasoned software system architect. Elad has been instrumental in designing and implementing software services. Known for his problem-solving abilities, Elad excels at modernizing practices and integrating innovative solutions to meet evolving business needs. He has played a crucial role at Wix.com since 2007
Advisory
Udi Yavo Cybersecurity Udi is a Seed Investor and sits on the Advisory Board at multiple cybersecurity and AI startups. With more than 25 years of cybersecurity experience, leading advanced R&D initiatives. He co-founded enSilo and served as CTO until its acquisition by Fortinet in 2019. Previously, he led the cybersecurity unit at the National Electronic Warfare Research and Simulation Center at Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, serving as CTO and developing its cyber-training programs, earning multiple excellence and innovation awards. Earlier, he worked as a systems architect in the Israel Defense Forces.
Valter Franco Homologation Experienced professional with over 37 years in the automotive and engineering sectors, specializing in project management, validation, homologation and testing, business development, and strategic leadership. Proven track record of delivering complex projects for top-tier OEMs, from concept to SOP, with a strong focus on quality, performance, and cost efficiency. Recognized for driving cross-functional teams and fostering growth through innovation and strategic planning.