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Quin Garcia

Managing Director at Autotech Ventures

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Overview

Quin Garcia is the founder and Managing Director of Autotech Ventures[1][2], a transportation-focused venture capital firm[2]. Garcia holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell University[11] and a Master of Science in Management Science and Automotive Engineering from Stanford University[10]. Prior to founding Autotech Ventures in 2013[3], Garcia worked in automotive alliances at Better Place from 2007 to 2012[5] and served as a Research Assistant at Stanford University's Dynamic Design Laboratory[6]. Garcia has been an Advisory Board Member and Investor at Lyft since 2007[4]. Autotech Ventures manages over $500 million in assets under management across two funds and has invested in more than 45 mobility startups[2].

Profile introduction
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Quin Garcia is the founder and Managing Director of Autotech Ventures. Raised in Silicon Valley, Quin is a lifelong “car guy” who has spent his career solving transportation problems with technology. He has dedicated his career to using technology to create safe, equitable, convenient, clean transportation for all. Autotech Ventures is a transportation-focused venture capital firm that bridges between startups and corporations. The firm’s two funds, with over $500m in assets under management, have invested in 45+ mobility startups such as Lyft, Outdoorsy, Volta Charging, Spothero, and Fronti…

Career history

  1. Managing DirectorJan 2013 to presentAutotech Ventures
  2. Advisory Board Member and Investor2007 to presentLyft
  3. Automotive AlliancesOct 2007 to Dec 2012Better Place
  4. Research Assistant2006 to Apr 2007Stanford University Dynamic Design Laboratory
  5. Business Analyst2005 to 2007Strategic Management Solutions (SM)
  6. Hybrid Powertrain Team LeaderJan 2003 to Dec 2004Cornell University Hybrid Electric Vehicle Team
  7. Auto MechanicMay 2001 to Sep 2001Performance Auto Repair

Education

  1. MS, Management Science and Automotive Engineering2005 - 2007Stanford University
  2. Bachelor of Science (BS), Applied Economics and Management2003 - 2005Cornell University

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