Propellant Ventures is pleased to provide an engaging virtual discussion to talk about the evolving Autotech industry. We will kick-off the event with a Breakout Room so attendees can get to know one another. Make sure to dial-in at 3pm CST. Zoom dial-in instructions below.

Agenda

4:00-4:20pm: Check-In / Breakout Room

4:20-5:00pm: Panel Discussion

5:00-5:30pm: Open Discussion

The automotive technology (autotech) industry is experiencing significant growth, driven by advancements in vehicle electronics, software, and engineering services. In the US, the industry has seen significant growth with Auto Electronics projected to grow from $45.19 billion in 2023 to $84.27 billion in 2030 and Automotive Software projected to grow from $4.24 billion in 2023 to $6.75 billion in 2032. The industry is a rapidly evolving sector that integrates cutting-edge technology into vehicles to enhance safety, efficiency, connectivity, and performance. Some of the key trends and advancements shaping the industry include Electric Vehicles (EVs), Autonomous Vehicles (AVs), Connected Cars (IoT & 5G), Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Sustainable & Smart Manufacturing, Hydrogen & Alternative Fuels, and Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs). The future outlook in the industry includes 1) Stronger Government Policies with stricter zero-emission mandates and expanded incentives for EV adoption, 2) Infrastructure Expansion with significant investments in charging networks and battery recycling, and 3) Smarter Vehicles with advancements in AI and machine learning to enhanch driving efficiency, safety, and autonomous capabilities.

Join us for an engaging discussion with experts, entrepreneurs, and investors to discuss the growth and challenges of the Autotech industry.

Steve Greenfield, General Partner, Automotive Ventures

Steve has more than 25 years of experience in the automotive technology space. He started his career in 1999 selling software to car dealers and has overseen more than $1 billion in automotive technology acquisitions. Steve served as TrueCar’s Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development, and AutoTrader.com’s Vice President of Product Management and Business Development, overseeing the acquisitions of vAuto, Kelley Blue Book, HomeNet Automotive, VinSolutions, and DealerScience. Earlier in his career, Steve served as Manheim’s Director of International Development, spearheading Manheim’s overseas investments, including establishing new joint ventures in Dubai, Istanbul and Beijing. He is the author of two books: "The Future of Automotive Retail," and "The Future of Mobility."

Mark Hodes, Growth, Sid Dillon

Mark has been at the forefront of autotech for over 20 years. He brings a unique perspective to autotech as an entrepreneur, founder, operator and end-user. Mark created, ran and subsequently sold ForeverCar, an autotech platform specializing in vehicle protection products. He then joined Cars.com to create a new division resulting in the acquisition of AccuTrade, a leading autotech specializing in vehicle acquisition and appraisal. After Cars.com, Mark joined the leadership team of ServiceUp, a provider of SaaS solutions to the auto maintenance and repair industry. Mark currently leads growth initiatives for a mid-sized auto dealership. In this role, Mark is reimagining the entire dealership tech stack to modernize the car buying and ownership experience.

McKenna Valley, Co-Founder & CEO, SparkServ

Born into a family with deep ties to automotive, McKenna is a longtime B2B SaaS operator and ex-venture capitalist turned automotive innovator. Currently, she is the Co-Founder & CEO of SparkServ, whose mission is to guarantee top-notch customer experiences and help dealerships reclaim their market share from independent and franchised repair shops. The company rides shotgun with BDC agents, serving up insights and tasks to optimize the BDC, boosting outbound performance, and streamlining their appointment scheduling process.

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