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V2M builds AI that locates a vehicle fault by the sound it makes.

Founded in New York City in 2021 · Member of NVIDIA Inception · Patented

Petr Bakulov
Founder and CEO

Petr Bakulov is the founder and CEO of V2M and the inventor of its acoustic fault-localization method. V2M’s acoustic fault-localization method is patented in the United States. He holds a PhD in vehicle diagnostics, started out as a dealership mechanic, and has spent 15+ years building auto-service businesses. He is a race-winning driver (FSL class, 2020). Founded V2M in New York City in 2021.

Petr Bakulov, Founder and CEO, V2M
Igor Kordunsky
R&D Lead

Leads hardware and embedded signal-processing development for the V2M-One sensor. Background in DFM, motion systems, electronics, sensors and data acquisition. A named inventor on V2M’s pending U.S. patent application.

Igor Kordunsky, R&D Lead, V2M
Andrew Maltsev
Engineer

Electrical engineer focused on PCB design, radio electronics and electro-acoustics. A named inventor on V2M’s pending U.S. patent application.

Andrew Maltsev, Engineer, V2M
Roman Gordeev
Research Engineer

Engineer and software developer. Works across V2M’s data pipeline: field recordings, technician-confirmed labels and diagnostic reports.

Roman Gordeev, Research Engineer, V2M
Alex Demshin
IoT Data Platform engineer

Connected-vehicle telemetry and distributed-systems engineer with over a decade of experience building high-throughput streaming and data platforms.

Alex Demshin, IoT Data Platform engineer, V2M
Aleksandr Iovlev
AI Engineer

ML engineer with a background in hardware and embedded systems. A named inventor on V2M’s pending U.S. patent application.

Aleksandr Iovlev, AI Engineer, V2M
Vladislav Zaigraev
Audio ML Engineer

Works on speech, language and audio analysis for V2M’s acoustic models. A named inventor on V2M’s pending U.S. patent application.

Vladislav Zaigraev, Audio ML Engineer, V2M
Sergey Surguchev
AI Engineer

Machine-learning engineer. Built visual perception systems for a Formula Student Driverless team. A named inventor on V2M’s pending U.S. patent application.

Sergey Surguchev, AI Engineer, V2M
Oleg Shevchenko
Front-End Developer

Builds V2M’s web and mobile clients.

Oleg Shevchenko, Front-End Developer, V2M
Vladimir Ezhov
IT Specialist

Supports V2M’s internal systems and infrastructure.

Vladimir Ezhov, IT Specialist, V2M
Dennis Nguyen
VP Sales

Leads commercial partnerships with used-car retailers and fleets in North America.

Dennis Nguyen, VP Sales, V2M

Advisors

Ivan Mishanin
Connected Car Advisor

Co-founded Bright Box in 2012 and led it as CEO for eight years; the connected-car company behind the Remoto platform was acquired by Zurich Insurance Group in 2017. Advises V2M on OEM and dealer partnerships and go-to-market.

Ivan Mishanin, Connected Car Advisor, V2M
Anton Labozin
Technology Advisor

Advises V2M on software and hardware: embedded systems, circuits and high-load backends.

Anton Labozin, Technology Advisor, V2M
Tommaso Li Vigni
Automotive Advisor

Hands-on automotive engineer. Advises V2M on vehicle platforms and workshop engineering.

Tommaso Li Vigni, Automotive Advisor, V2M
Anton Kaplun
Strategic Advisor

Advises V2M on go-to-market and startup operations.

Anton Kaplun, Strategic Advisor, V2M

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