Founded in New York City in 2021 · Member of NVIDIA Inception · Patented
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.
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.
Electrical engineer focused on PCB design, radio electronics and electro-acoustics. A named inventor on V2M’s pending U.S. patent application.
Engineer and software developer. Works across V2M’s data pipeline: field recordings, technician-confirmed labels and diagnostic reports.
Connected-vehicle telemetry and distributed-systems engineer with over a decade of experience building high-throughput streaming and data platforms.
ML engineer with a background in hardware and embedded systems. A named inventor on V2M’s pending U.S. patent application.
Works on speech, language and audio analysis for V2M’s acoustic models. A named inventor on V2M’s pending U.S. patent application.
Machine-learning engineer. Built visual perception systems for a Formula Student Driverless team. A named inventor on V2M’s pending U.S. patent application.
Builds V2M’s web and mobile clients.
Supports V2M’s internal systems and infrastructure.
Leads commercial partnerships with used-car retailers and fleets in North America.
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.
Advises V2M on software and hardware: embedded systems, circuits and high-load backends.
Hands-on automotive engineer. Advises V2M on vehicle platforms and workshop engineering.
Advises V2M on go-to-market and startup operations.