Day 2
Studio Two
May 15, 2025
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7:00 am
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8:30 am

Fast Start @ ASOTU CON 2025

​Fast Start is an invite-only gathering for early-stage founders building the future of automotive.

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About this session

​Fast Start is an invite-only gathering for early-stage founders building the future of automotive.

Get your invite here.

​Join us Thursday, May 15 · 7:00–8:30 AM ET at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, share your journey, and gain insight on real-world challenges, especially around go-to-market strategies and dealer engagement.

​This is a space for shared experience, meaningful conversations, and authentic connections.

​In the room: •Founders of early-stage startups •Automotive Ventures and multiple other VCs •Dealer principals who are also active investors

​Eligibility: • Founded in 2022 or later • < $3M annual revenue • < 20 employees • Pre-Series A (bootstrapped, angel, or seed-funded)

​If you're building something real, and looking for community, capital, or both, this is your moment.

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