Swisspod, a Swiss-American company that develops a sustainable and efficient hyperloop solution, has welcomed Felix Porsche to its Board of Directors as both a board member and an investor in the company. This follows the €7 million investment that it raised a few months back.
With his addition to the Board, Swisspod enters a new phase of growth. His broad industry experience will provide vital insight as the company navigates key milestones. As per the company, he will play a major role in shaping Swisspod’s vision, supporting its goals of scaling efficiently, initiating fundraising efforts, and building strong connections across the hyperloop, rail, and automotive industries.
The other Board of Directors at Swisspod include Robert Karsunky, Luis Baptista-Coelho, Sotiris Pagdadis, Marc Gruber, Denis Tudor and Cyril Dénéréaz.
Why Felix Porsche?
With a legacy in high-performance automotive engineering, Felix Porsche has deep expertise in mobility innovation. As per Swisspod, this expertise will accelerate the company’s mission to deliver the world’s most sustainable high-speed transportation solution.
The synergy between Swisspod and Felix Porsche was formed during Richard Branson’s private event on Necker Island in April 2024. Porsche and the company’s CEO Denis Tudor, shared the stage in a panel on the Future of Mobility. They both have a common vision for advancing transportation technologies.
Following the event, Porsche visited Swisspod’s headquarters in Switzerland for an exclusive hyperloop demonstration that resulted in creating the ‘World Record for the Longest Hyperloop Ride’ ever performed. Following the visit, he was committed to advancing fast and sustainable mass transportation, especially in rail.
Felix Porsche has a unique approach in the mobility sector. As the Managing Director of Alpha Rail Holding, he leads two subsidiaries focused on providing advanced interior solutions for rail transport across Europe.
More details about Felix Porsche
Prior to his current position at Swisspod, Porsche played a major role in the startup ecosystem, especially in fintech and projects driving social change and holding board positions in multiple companies.
He graduated from the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Wien), one of the world’s foremost institutions for higher education. His background includes startup investments and product management, underpinning his commitment to sustainable mobility.
Sustainable, efficient hyperloop transportation
Founded in 2019 by Denis Tudor and Cyril Dénéréaz, two multiple-award winners of the SpaceX Hyperloop Competition, Swisspod aims to change the way people travel by connecting every major city using sustainable, carbon-neutral, energy-efficient, and high-speed transportation solutions.
The company envisions connections between major cities worldwide that will facilitate collaboration, accelerate human progress, and create a more prosperous future for the generations to come.
“Felix embodies the spirit of innovation and the drive for meaningful change that defines Swisspod. With his experience in the automotive and rail sectors, along with his expertise in scaling businesses, he will strengthen our board and support our mission to deliver a transportation revolution that disrupts the status quo. We are really excited about the future and the impact we will make together”, said Denis Tudor, the CEO of Swisspod.
“For me, it’s more than just joining a board, it’s about being part of a movement that’s shaping the future of transportation. Just as the automobile transformed individual travel, hyperloop is set to redefine long-distance travel, and Swisspod is capable of achieving near sonic speeds. This will fundamentally change how millions of people move, connecting cities and countries faster than ever, in a way that respects our planet. That’s the future I want to help build, and Swisspod’s long-term vision aligns perfectly with my own commitment to sustainable progress”, said Felix Porsche, recently appointed to Swisspod’s Board of Directors.
