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      <image:title>News Release - Former US Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx joins Autotech Ventures</image:title>
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      <image:title>Team - QUIN GARCIA</image:title>
      <image:caption>Founder and Managing Director  Quin Garcia is founder and managing director of Autotech Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm with more than $500M under management and a mission to solve the world’s ground transport challenges with technology. He has spent most of his career supporting mobility entrepreneurs by investing in and advising them on business development, recruitment, fundraising, and competitive differentiation. The 50+ mobility startups that Quin has been involved with since 2007 have grown to over $20B in valuation. Under Quin’s leadership, Autotech has raised three funds consisting of more than 40 portfolio companies and realized cumulative exits at tens of billions in market value. He currently serves on the board of directors of several companies including Veo, a stealth startup, and is a former advisory board member and investor in Lyft, which was founded in 2007 in his Palo Alto home as carpooling start-up Zimride. Quin was also a founding employee at electric vehicle infrastructure startup Better Place. He holds a Master of Science in Management Science and Automotive Engineering from Stanford University, a Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics and Management, from Cornell University, and speaks English, Spanish and Chinese. https://www.linkedin.com/in/quingarcia/</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Team - ALEXEI ANDREEV</image:title>
      <image:caption>Co-Founder and Managing Director  Alexei Andreev is co-founder and managing director of Autotech Ventures. At Autotech, Alexei leads investments in startups focused on deep tech, AI, electrification, and B2B applications. He has a successful track record of investing in hard-science startups related to both hardware and software and enjoys working with companies that build competitive barriers to entry via fundamental IP or strong network effects. Before co-founding Autotech, Alexei served as managing director of Harris &amp;amp; Harris Group, leading its Silicon Valley office. Previously, he was an associate at Draper Fisher Jurvetson, where he contributed to VC investments in advanced manufacturing, quantum computing, and alternative energy. Alexei has served as a board director or observer of nearly 20 companies, including D-Wave Systems (NYSE: QBTS), Adesto Technologies (NASDAQ: IOTS), Xradia (acquired by Zeiss), NeoPhotonics (NYSE: NPTN) and Molecular Imprints (acquired by Canon and Magic Leap). Alexei holds the following degrees: - Bachelor of Science in Material Science and Solid-State Physics, Moscow Institute of Steel and Alloys - Master of Business Administration, Stanford University - Doctoral degree in Solid State Physics, Moscow Institute of Steel and Alloys - Candidate in Master of Arts in Liberal Sciences, Dartmouth College In his free time, he enjoys studying quantum mechanics, playing basketball, windsurfing, and surrealist artwork. https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexeiandreev</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Team - Maurice Gunderson</image:title>
      <image:caption>Managing Director Emeritus Maurice brings to Autotech a unique combination of ground transport industry expertise, a long venture capital career, and experience in partnering with corporations to make successful VC investments. Maurice currently serves on the board of Gentherm (NASDAQ: THRM), an international auto parts supplier headquartered in Michigan. In 1992, Maurice co-founded Nth Power and subsequently raised multiple VC funds according to the same investment model as Autotech, except focused on the energy sector. Maurice holds an MBA from Stanford, and a BA and MS in mechanical engineering and thermodynamics from Oregon State University. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area, and is an aircraft owner and lifelong aviator. Maurice previously served as chairman of Clean Air Power (LSE:CAP) and served as board member of Capstone Turbine (NASDAQ:CPST), Pentadyne (Acq. Phillips Service Industries), NuScale Power (Acq. Fluor), NeoPhotonics (NASDAQ:NPTN), and Visyx (Acq. Tyco). https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricegunderson/</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Team - Burak Cendek</image:title>
      <image:caption>Managing Director Burak brings to Autotech a never-ending passion for helping founders combined with broad business and technical experience. Having worked with more than 200 entrepreneurs, he is considered an expert on growth strategies, financial/business modeling and fundraising. Burak previously was a junior partner at Revo Capital, investing primarily in B2B SaaS businesses in Europe. Before joining Revo Capital, he was the COO of Sente in Chicago where he launched and ran start-up accelerator programs across the globe. Prior to Sente, Burak was a consultant at ZS Associates, a global marketing sales consulting firm, for 7 years. Burak began his career as a project manager at GM EMD. Burak also launched two start-ups: a home-services marketplace and a meal-kit delivery platform. Burak earned a BS in Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and an MBA at the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago. In his free time, Burak enjoys traveling and discovering new restaurants with his family, playing poker with friends, and reading about neuroscience, physics, and history. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cendek/</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Team - Logan Green</image:title>
      <image:caption>Venture Partner Logan Green, co-founder and chairman of Lyft, is a Venture Partner at Autotech Ventures. As an investor and advisor, Logan leverages his extensive experience building consumer marketplaces, scaling and leading companies through exponential growth and creating enduring consumer brands. As co-founder and CEO of Lyft, Logan scaled the company from a startup operating out of his apartment into one of the world’s most successful transportation platforms. In 2023, following his tenure as the company’s founding CEO, Logan moved into the role of chairman. Logan also serves on eBay’s board of directors. Prior to Lyft, Logan co-founded Zimride (acquired by Enterprise Rent-A-Car). He holds a B.A. in Business Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara. https://www.linkedin.com/in/logangreen/</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Team - Tony Rimas</image:title>
      <image:caption>Venture Partner Tony is a Venture Partner at Autotech Ventures with extensive experience in the automotive industry. He is an operating partner with Kinderhook Industries, a private equity firm with an impressive history of over 125 automotive investments. Tony has a wide range of expertise within many segments of the automotive industry, including retail, financial services, aftermarket, and fleet services. His technical background and education include multiple degrees in chemistry, physics, and the NADA Dealer Candidate Academy. Tony was the co-founder and managing partner of First Move Capital, where he led and managed many disruptive automotive investments including Autoniq, Frontier Car Group, VROOM, Autopay and Revolution Parts. Before FM Capital, Tony was also the director of operations of the Red McCombs Automotive Group where he also helped lead successful investments in both Homenet Automotive (acquired by Cox Automotive) and Clickmotive (acquired by DealerTrack). He is the current chairman of NitroFill and former board member of ProCare Collision (acquired by Classic Collision). Tony also is managing partner of AuctionXM, and an advisor to WarrCloud, Zohr, NuBrakes, and the largest shareholders of both OPSTrax and RumbleOn. Recently, he joined the board of Work Truck Solutions and sold his vehicle reconditioning business (StreamlineRecon) via a merger with SolutionWorks. Tony resides in Boerne, Texas, with his wife and two daughters. https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-rimas-1a416719b/</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Team - Kate Burkhardt</image:title>
      <image:caption>Senior Principal Kate is a Senior Principal on the investment team at Autotech. She has spent over a decade working with founders and funders at the intersection of technology, innovation and finance. At Autotech, she targets early-stage investments in mobility, transportation, industrials and supply chain technologies, particularly in cybersecurity, AI-enabled platforms, and software-defined systems. She also supports portfolio companies with early customer engagement, strategic partnerships and team scaling. Previously a Principal at YL Ventures, she focused on early stage investing in cybersecurity and infrastructure software. During her time at Columbia Business School, she worked part-time with Metaprop, 645 Ventures, Tribeca Venture Partners and Astia Fund. Prior to CBS, Kate was a Manager on the Strategy &amp; Business Development team at Compass (the technology-powered real estate brokerage), working on geographic expansion and piloting and launching new business lines. Kate started her career on Wall Street as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Industrials Coverage group at Deutsche Bank. She earned an MBA with Dean’s Honors from Columbia Business School and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Government, magna cum laude, from Dartmouth College. Based in New York, she enjoys soaking up all the culture the city has to offer, from theater to museums to discovering new restaurants. You can find her walking in Central Park with her husband, daughter and dog. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-burkhardt-b0b49141/</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Team - Dilara Bozyilan</image:title>
      <image:caption>Associate Dilara is an associate with the investment team at Autotech Ventures. Previously, she worked as a management consultant at Simon-Kucher, focused on crafting growth strategies and performing due diligence across B2B and B2C sectors. Dilara also managed e-commerce strategies and forged strategic partnerships at Procter &amp; Gamble. Dilara is a member of the prestigious fellow program of the Turkish Entrepreneurship Foundation (GIRVAK), a prominent organization known for its exclusive network of business leaders and opinion influencers. Prior, Dilara actively supported startup initiatives in her home country, making valuable contributions to the entrepreneurship ecosystem. She holds a bachelor's degree with honors in Computer Sciences and Business Administration from Koc University in Turkey. She also contributed to innovative research projects for Istanbul Technical University, including an unmanned aerial vehicle project for the Ministry of National Defense. Beyond her professional pursuits, Dilara finds enjoyment in activities such as traveling, scuba diving, and spending quality time with her friends and family. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dilarabozyilan</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Team - David Le</image:title>
      <image:caption>Senior Operating Partner David is a seasoned expert in strategic transactions, fundraising, and partnerships, working with companies across various growth stages and industries, including the mobility, consumer, and enterprise sectors. Prior to Autotech, David was part of the leadership team at Lyft, where he served as the head of corporate development and strategy. He and his team led M&amp;A activity, strategic investments, joint ventures, and corporate strategies for Lyft as well as its most high-impact initiative – its $2.3 billion IPO in 2019. Before his tenure at Lyft, David worked at Electronic Arts, a renowned video game maker where he was instrumental in driving corporate development initiatives and mobile gaming endeavors through strategic M&amp;A, investments and commercial partnerships. David began his career as a corporate lawyer at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman where he specialized in advising emerging companies and entrepreneurs at every stage of the startup lifecycle. This was where he discovered a passion for collaborating with builders throughout their entrepreneurial journeys. David holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, San Diego, and a Juris Doctor degree from Boston University. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, spending time with his two young daughters, traveling and catching live music. https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-v-le/</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Head of Finance Aki brings a sophisticated blend of experience spanning venture capital, high-growth technology startups, and multinational corporations, where he has architected financial infrastructure, streamlined fund operations, and informed firm-wide strategic decision-making. Before joining Autotech, Aki served as Head of Finance at both Yamaha Motor Ventures and Standard AI, where he led comprehensive financial planning, investor relations, and operational scaling during periods of rapid growth and strategic transition. He possesses deep domain expertise in fund administration, FP&amp;A, and international financial compliance. His work has been pivotal in integrating finance as a strategic partner to the business—aligning capital deployment, long-term planning, and performance management across global stakeholder ecosystems. Aki holds a Master of Science in Accountancy from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Capilano University. He is also a Certified Fraud Examiner. https://www.linkedin.com/in/akisiebelink/</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Head of Product As Head of Product at Autotech Ventures, Jessica shapes and executes product strategy— leveraging technology to streamline firm operations. Her focus on innovation-driven efficiency allows the firm to better identify, evaluate, and support the next generation of transportation technology companies. With nearly a decade of experience in the venture capital ecosystem, Jessica previously held senior product and operating roles at leading organizations including Spark Capital, 8VC, NFX, and Standard Metrics, a startup specializing in VC portfolio reporting and analytics. Outside of work, Jessica recharges through yoga and cycling classes, reading graphic novels, and trying out new vegetarian recipes. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaashah</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Executive Assistant Edith brings to Autotech extensive skills in all aspects of business operations. As Director of Operations of an insurance services brokerage firm, she created and executed strategic visions, marketing plans, cost/benefit analyses, financial projections, and implementation plans. As a member of the sales and marketing team with a major airline, she was responsible for generating new business and implementing marketing strategies to increase business, sales, and market share. As President of the Board for the Bay Area Hungarian Scouts, she organized fundraising events for 20 to 200 attendees. Edith graduated magna cum laude from Menlo College with a BA degree in Business Management and Human Resources. She also studied Industrial Design, loves to do creative activities and fun projects with her daughter, and is a passionate reader. https://www.linkedin.com/in/edith-besze-b782b017/</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Advisor Alan brings to Autotech the perspective of a senior automotive technology executive. Alan is presently a professor at University of Michigan Ann Arbor and CTO of Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow in Detroit. Alan served for many years as head of Global R&amp;D for General Motors, leading their seven advanced technology laboratories around the globe. Prior to GM, Alan worked at Ford Motor, where he led the vehicle crash safety team and Lincoln vehicle engineering group. Alan earned his PhD and MS in Applied Physics at Harvard, and his BS degree in Materials Engineering from Brown. Alan lives in Michigan with his family, and frequently visits Israel on behalf of the transportation startups he supports. Alan served as board member of CellEra (Acq. Elbit) and serves as board member of BrightWay Vision and Nine Sigma. https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-taub-1a672512/</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Advisor Anthony brings to Autotech a wealth of experience in municipal, state, and federal transportation policy. Anthony served under President Obama as the 17th US Secretary for Transportation from 2013 to 2017. During his tenure, he was responsible for many crucial developments, including advancing nationwide public transit options and laying federal regulatory groundwork for self-driving vehicles and drones. He also oversaw TIGER grants and launched the Smart City Challenge. Anthony also served as the Mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina and championed infrastructure development including a streetcar project. Anthony currently is a founding managing partner of Related Companies leading the new infrastructure division. Anthony was the first African American student body president at Davidson College, before earning his JD from New York University School of Law. He lives in New York City with his wife and two children. https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-foxx-a63a4247/</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Advisor Saud brings a broad spectrum of experience across the automotive value chain, spanning captive finance, product marketing, sales and distribution leadership, and multi-brand dealership management. He is currently CEO – Emerging Markets at Ghassan Aboud Group in the UAE, focusing on developing innovative automotive business models for high-growth regions. Previously, as CEO – Automotive at Al Majdouie Group in Saudi Arabia (distributor for Hyundai, Changan, Peugeot, and Citroën), he led a transformation agenda that included AI-driven customer experience solutions and the creation of a digital automotive ecosystem in collaboration with an Indian unicorn. Earlier, Saud led the Toyota and Lexus brand distributorships in the Middle East, served on Toyota’s Global Executive Council, and contributed to early product planning and FCEV mobility pilot programs. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the American University in Cairo and an MBA from Ivey Business School at Western University in Canada. Saud enjoys hiking with his family and actively supports his children’s homeschooling. https://www.linkedin.com/in/saudabbasi/</image:caption>
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