Mission
Build mobility beyond roads
Why
The End of the Road
Most of the world’s roads are threatened by weather, disrepair and politics
When people and things can’t move, death and destruction follow
Aerolympics provides innovators with tools to build the future of mobility beyond roads
Experiential, mission-based learning
No prerequisites or STEM education needed
Technology anyone can use
From refugees to rocket scientists, anyone can build new ways to fly
Scientifically accurate platform
Create real solutions to transportation gaps
Visual learning tools enable advanced simulation
Ideal for innovators with learning differences
Optimized AI tools reduce time to test multiple ideas simultaneously
Ramp up the build-measure-learn cycle
Robust supercomputing for innovators
Design and test highly advanced systems
Meet our team
Kacper Lecki
Chief Executive Officer
Kacper is a pioneer in developing virtual aerospace platforms (VAPs). Kacper contributed to physics-based simulations ranging from cosmological simulations to configuration-agnostic aircraft performance analysis. He has 6 years experience collaborating with frontier markets from Canada, Asia, Latin America and Africa. He has a Masters in Aerospace Engineering from TU Delft. He is responsible for technology development.
Jay Godsall
Chair
Jay has 35 years experience developing technology ventures. He wrote his thesis at McGill U. on airship transport in Africa. He is co-founder of Solar Ship. Jay has raised over $100M in startup financing as a co-founder for ventures ranging from barcoding pathogens to electric aviation. He is responsible for organizing people, strategy and financing.
Matt O’Leary
Product Development
Matt has 20 years experience building technology products and leading startup teams. This includes building technology ventures in Africa and redesigning and building the RateMDs website. Matt is responsible for product development.
Stephanie Sitzberger
Project Manager
Stephanie has 30 years experience managing operations in remote areas with 10 years experience managing internships and sabbaticals in North America and Africa. She is responsible for managing team leaders and tracking results.
Partners
Frequently asked questions
Please reach out to us, and we will help you kick-start the program at your school!
You are welcome to join Aerolympics as a team or individual without school affiliation. Feel free to reach out to us for more information!
If you can dream it, you can build it. The platform supports manned and unmanned vehicles generating lift from fixed-wing aerodynamic forces, propellers, and buoyant gases.
Please reach out to us so we can tailor the best experience for you!
You need only curiosity and the ability to use a computer. Working knowledge of flight mechanics is an advantage but is not required.
Please reach out to us regarding any active challenges. You can compete as a team, an individual looking to join a team, or compete on your own.
We are looking for sponsors for our global challenges. Please reach out to us if you're interested in making the world a better place through the aerospace innovation.