Axel is backed by
Y
Combinator

About Axel

We are a tailwind for travelers. We provide them the products they want, when they want them while handling the technical turbulence behind the scenes.

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Fueling a Revolution in Consumer Travel

Axel is pioneering long-overdue innovations in the industry.

We bring together the insights, talent, and technology to change the way the world travels. We're the engine and the engineers. We tackle the problems head on. In ways you've never seen.

Because we know it's more than getting from one place to another. It's the freedom to arrive somewhere new. Again, and again.

Backed by leading investors
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Meet The Team
Accelerating Change

We're a world class team solving world class problems. Engineering whatever it takes for the air travel industry to fly through to richer experiences.

Stephen - CEO

Stephen - CEO

Stephen built axel to give everyone a world-class travel assistant. After work, you'll find him spending time with family or learning Chinese to speak with his in-laws.

Alex - Product

Alex - Product

Alex builds consumer products that explode (one way or another.) He also lifts weights and takes long walks with his dog, Indiana Jones.

Tien - AI Engineer

Tien - AI Engineer

Tien is passionate about using AI to build great products, or LEGO to build the next cool thing with his two crazy kids.

Chen-Kai - AI Engineer

Chen-Kai - AI Engineer

Chen-Kai was too locked in building foundational AI frameworks to provide this.

Asheesh - Growth Engineer

Asheesh - Growth Engineer

Asheesh loves jumping in to create rocket ship growth. He also enjoys skateboarding, watching USC football, and competitive eating.

Harrison - Operations

Harrison - Operations

Harrison loves turning complexity into clean, scalable operations. Outside of work, he DJs and hunts down live shows.

Fabio - Design & Growth Consult

Fabio - Design & Growth Consult

Fabio is passionate about helping people explore the world. He is also a world class climber!

Jesus - Frontend Engineer

Jesus - Frontend Engineer

Jesus is driven by a passion for crafting clean, human-centered experiences. He also enjoys yerba mate and long chats about esoteric ideas.

Nico - Frontend Engineer

Nico - Frontend Engineer

Nico loves coding sleek, easy-to use interfaces by day. Early morning and weekends, he's out training for triathlons or playing peekaboo with his baby boy.

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Join the team

If you are excited by the prospect of solving hard problems and creating the new era of air travel, join Axel.