A Mission Driven by Logic, Passion, & Innovation

Lit Motors was founded to solve for global traffic congestion and carbon emissions. The solution is to make personal transportation safer and more exciting. Combining the best of both worlds, our AEV integrates the freedom of a motorcycle with the safety and comfort of a car.

Innovating since 2005

In order to create an accessible two-wheel car, we have assembled a dream team integrating engineers from satellite astronautics and the German automotive industry.We are currently focusing on perfecting the design and engineering of our gyro-stability system.

Meet the Team

Daniel Kim

CEO, CTO, and Founder

20+ years of vehicle architecture & prototype development. Land Rover mechanic, machinist, welder, team builder, and integrator. Reed College, Cal, RISD, & MIT Media Lab. Inventor w/ 23 patents. Lit Motors is his 2nd automotive venture. He is the intersection of design, engineering, & business.

Volker Kaese

Key Advisor/Chief Product Officer

20+ yrs executive at VW Group. Led 2004 CO2 audit for cradle to grave analysis at VW. Prolific materials engineer w/patents. Head of Volkswagen XL1 and VW/Audi Innovation Management. Lead team for research and concept development for the Audi E-tron line.

Stefan Schaeper

VP Chassis & Integration

22+ years at Audi. Product analyst, quality assurance, chassis engineer, dimension concept team leader and responsible project manager and development manager for the 2018 e-tron GT concept from Audi show cars and concept vehicles.

Mirko Konta

Key Advisor

Founder / CEO IDEENION 30+ years experience in professional automotive development

Natalia Amijo

Creative Director of Product Design

13+ years of professional experience creating groundbreaking products & designs, blending technology, ingenuity, and elegance. Has worked for Renault, Ford, and formerly at HTC Creative Labs as the Industrial Design Creative Director.

Daniel Smith

VP Aerodynamics

Head of Aerodynamics at Red Bull Advanced Technologies with 23+ years experience as a designer & leader spanning Formula 1, Americas Cup, MotoGP, WEC and the ground-breaking RB17 Track Car.

Bill Webb

VP Industrial Product Design

11+ years at Huge Design

Monette Stephens

Investment Banker

Managing partner at SF Growth Capital. Expertise in investment strategies, global expansion, go-to-market plans, growth strategies, and product marketing.

James Martin

Strategic Advisor

30+ years of experience & expertise in licensing models, patent portfolio planning, strategic partnerships, and deal structuring in technology, engineering, and IP strategy. James helps organizations unlock the value of their innovations.

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Po Chi Wu

Key Advisor

PhD in Molecular Biology at Princeton University. Po Chi is an international venture capitalist and entrepreneur based in Silicon Valley and in greater China with more than 30 years experience.