Autoket (Techstars '24)

🌟 Thank You to Everyone Who Attended Our BizVets LA December Meeting! 🌟 And for those who couldn't attend...here's the recap: 1. Strong Partnerships Drive Success in Venture Capital While Andrew Bartholomew couldn’t make it, Rafaella Fontes stepped in seamlessly, highlighting how critical strong partnerships are in both life and business. Fulcrum Venture Group’s collaborative approach to connecting private capital with innovative startups reinforces the importance of trust, teamwork, and shared vision in venture investing. 2. Startups Must Prioritize Legal Fundamentals for Growth and Exits From financing to exits (M&A, IPO), early-stage companies often overlook the foundational legal strategies that ensure long-term success. James Dunlop highlighted key priorities for early-stage companies to set themselves up for long-term success such as robust contracts, clear shareholder agreements, and protecting intellectual property (IP) to attract investors and mitigate litigation. 📆 Mark Your Calendars! Our next meeting will be on Thursday, February 13th, and we hope to see you there! 🎤 Special thanks to our incredible speakers, Rafaella Fontes, Partner and Head of Capital Formation of Fulcrum Venture Group, and James Dunlop, Associate Attorney at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, for providing valuable insights and inspiration to all who attended. 🙏 An additional big thank you to our generous sponsors, the Veterans In Business (VIB) Network and Eagle Law Group, P.C., for their support in making this group possible! List of companies/organizations represented: 5S Technology Autoket (Techstars '24) BosonQ Psi (BQP) Bryson Eagle Law Group, P.C. Fulcrum Venture Group Institute for Veterans and Military Families - IVMF / IVMF BunkerLabs JPMorganChase Leonid Capital Partners Nooks Red Mountain Capital Advisors LLC Space Systems Command St. Cloud Capital True Anomaly United States Air Force Warrior Heritage Foundation Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati #bizvetsla #losangeles #veterans #leadership

👤 Meet the Team: Alexander A., CTO at Autoket We’re proud to introduce Alex, our Co-Founder and CTO at Autoket. Alex brings extensive experience in AI technologies and full-stack development, playing a critical role in driving the development of our platform and advancing innovative solutions to transform automotive supply chains. 🎓 Alex holds dual Bachelor's degrees in Computer Science and Robotic Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He began his career at Booz Allen Hamilton, where he quickly rose to Software Engineer II, leading Android app development and optimizing data systems for better performance. ⚙️ At Toast, Alex spearheaded key integrations, including a Google partnership and a complete overhaul of guest authentication. Most recently, Alex worked on transformative AI projects at Amazon, contributing to innovations like Amazonbot and enhancing Alexa’s capabilities. 💡 Now at #Autoket, Alex is leveraging his expertise in system architecture, AI, and scalable software to drive the development of our platform, ensuring it meets the dynamic needs of the automotive supply chain. ✅ With his leadership, we’re building the next generation of automotive supply chain solutions. Alex’s ability to push the boundaries of technology ensures we’re always evolving to stay ahead of industry demands and continue delivering impactful results for our customers. Join us in celebrating Alex and the exciting journey ahead for Autoket! 🚀 #MeetTheTeam #Leadership #Innovation #TechExpertise #SupplyChainInnovation #StartupJourney #Autoket

👤 Meet the Team: Joseph Wyatt, COO at Autoket We’re proud to introduce Joe, our Co-Founder and COO at Autoket. With his leadership and strategic operations experience, Joe plays a critical role in driving Autoket’s vision forward and ensuring we accomplish our mission. 🇺🇸 Joe served nine years in the US Army, gaining expertise in logistics, supply chain management, strategic operations, and behavior change. His military career began as a logistics officer in the Pacific theater, where he mastered complex supply chain operations. He was later selected to serve in the United States Army Special Operations Command as a Psychological Operations (PSYOP) officer, specializing in communications, influence strategies, and nonstandard logistic solutions. ⚙️ Joe’s experience working with joint forces, NATO, NGOs, and private enterprises gave him a deep understanding of the inefficiencies that impact both military and commercial sectors. His knowledge of dual-use products and Department of Defense communications aligns perfectly with Autoket’s mission, playing a vital role in securing future government contracts. 🎓 Joe holds a degree in Communications and Media Studies from the University of San Francisco and is a graduate of the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School. ✅ We’re incredibly fortunate to have Joe’s strategic expertise guiding #Autoket as we tackle key challenges in the supply chain industry. His dedication to innovation and operational excellence ensures we’re driving real impact for our customers. Join us in celebrating Joe and the exciting journey ahead for Autoket! 🚀 #MeetTheTeam #Leadership #SupplyChainInnovation #VeteranEntrepreneurs #StartupJourney #Innovation #Autoket

👤 Meet the Team: Charles Masters Rodriguez, CEO at Autoket We’re thrilled to introduce Charles, our Co-Founder and CEO at Autoket. With his leadership and vision, Charles is spearheading our mission to transform the automotive supply chain. 🎓 Charles graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a degree in Engineering Management and holds an MBA in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Florida International University. ⚙️ After serving five years as an Army Dive Officer across the Pacific, Charles spent six years bootstrapping his own wholesale distribution company, growing it to millions in revenue. Through this experience, he gained firsthand insights into the inefficiencies that plague global supply chains. 💡 As CEO of Autoket, Charles is leveraging technology to revolutionize supply chains. Under his leadership, Autoket has already made waves in the industry. 🏆 We took 1st Place in the University Track and secured a Top 5 spot at the 2024 eMerge Americas Pitch Competition, earning a $30,000 grant. Charles also won the 2023 Veterans Florida Expo Battle of the Pitches, where he received a $10,000 prize for our innovative approach. ✅ We’re incredibly excited to have Charles at the helm as we continue to drive innovation and solve key challenges for auto shops and parts distributors. Join us in celebrating Charles and the amazing strides #Autoket is making in the industry! 🚀 #MeetTheTeam #Leadership #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #VeteranEntrepreneurs #SupplyChain #AutomotiveIndustry #StartupJourney #Autoket #TechInnovation

🚨 BIG NEWS: Autoket Has Officially Graduated Techstars LA! 🚀 ✅ What a journey it’s been! After 13 weeks of mentorship, growth, and hard work, Autoket is proud to announce that we’ve completed the Techstars Los Angeles Accelerator. 🙏 A huge thank you to our mentors, peers, and the Techstars team who have been instrumental in sharpening our vision and accelerating our progress. 🚦 This is just the beginning—exciting updates are on the way as we continue to revolutionize the automotive supply chain! #Techstars #DemoDay #TSLADemoDay #Entrepreneur #VeteranEntrepreneurs #StartupSuccess #FleetManagement #SupplyChainSolutions #LosAngeles

🚗 AI Meets Auto Parts: A Game-Changer for Fleet Management 🤖 Autoket (Techstars '24), a South Florida startup, is disrupting the way fleets source automotive parts by combining advanced AI with an innovative marketplace. Founded by veteran Charles Masters Rodriguez, the company is streamlining the complex process of finding and purchasing the right parts at the right price. From military insights to entrepreneurial success, this journey is one of resilience, innovation, and purpose. Learn how Autoket is driving efficiency and empowering the automotive sector. 📖 Read the full story on Refresh Miami: https://lnkd.in/gr4jX7Yx 💬 What do you think? Could AI redefine how industries manage supply chains? #AIInnovation #AutoTech #FleetManagement #StartupSuccess #TechDisruption #SupplyChainSolutions #VeteranEntrepreneurs #SouthFloridaTech #RefreshMiami #DataDriven

🦜 It's a bird, ✈️ It's a plane, 📣 It's Techstars Demo Day! We're back with 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 pitches in Los Angeles on December, 5th! 🤗 The best part? The Techstars Los Angeles Accelerator is teaming up with the Techstars Space Accelerator to bring a double feature demo day❗️ 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧: Techstars LA & Space Investor Showcase 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡: December 5th, 2024 👉 Register to reserve your spot https://lu.ma/ry4m2fgo — Thank you to ALL of our partners in helping us showcase the next generation of  technology and startup leaders — this wouldn't be possible without your support. J.P. Morgan, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, United States Space Force, and Google 🌴 LA Companies: 4Point AI (Techstars FW24), AeroFuse, Autoket (Techstars '24), Blind Insight, Enigma Aerospace, Frame, Haven, MAIK AI, Olé, Pann, Podland Media, Polar Search, Sifty 🚀 Space Companies: Astron Systems, ATRX, ColliMate Space, Aptos Orbital, Mithril Technologies, Inc., Pramatra Space, Pulse Space, reOrbital, SkyServe, space rickshaw, Spiral Blue, VXB Aerospace 🤝 See you on December 5th! — #givefirst #foundersfirst #Techstars #LongLA Matt Kozlov, Ahmed A. Mirza, Allison Kitain, Joshua Brueckner, Elena Friedberg, Mark Ortega, Sherman Williams II, Kimberley Nixon, Fay W., John Zimmerman

Join us on Nov. 7th for an exclusive gathering of #SouthFlorida’s #defense and #dualuse ecosystem as we kick off the road to #eMergeAmericas 2025. This event brings together #military-connected #entrepreneurs, #investors, and community leaders to foster collaboration and support #startups in the dual-use and defense sectors. Register ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g6r8X7Dt #GlobalTech #FloridaTech #MiamiTech #government #innovation #veterans

Six incredible Founder Institute alumni have taken the next step in their startup journey by securing spots in the Techstars accelerator! Congratulations to: - Revella Health (FI Toronto) joins Techstars Physical Health - dodda.ai (FI Seattle) enters Techstars EnergyTech Alabama - Autoket (Techstars '24) (FI Southern California) accelerates with Techstars LA - 40hammocks | Techstars 24' (FI Silicon Valley) checks into Techstars Atlanta - Autoparti (Techstars '24) (FI Mexico City) also revs up with Techstars Atlanta - Swyft AI (FI Chicago) powers up with Techstars Chicago We look forward to their progress at Techstars and beyond. Learn more about these startups and Techstars 👇

🚀 BIG news! Autoket has been selected for the Techstars Los Angeles Accelerator! 🏆 We’re thrilled to be a Techstars portfolio company and collaborate with an incredible cohort of amazing startups. The next generation of advanced dual use supply chain technology for land, air and sea parts is coming. Thank you to everyone who’s been a part of our journey! 🙏