# Sterling Pratz

> Founder & CEO of Car IQ

Founder & CEO of Car IQ, a vehicle payment platform backed by Visa, Bridgestone, VW Group, Circle K, State Farm Ventures, Ally Bank, and Citi Ventures. 

Founder & former CEO of Autonet Mobile, an in-vehicle telematics company acquired by Lear Corp. in 2015. 

Raised over $100M across multiple ventures.

Board member across automotive, mobility, sports technology, and connected-vehicle platforms, including United States Auto Club and NextFan.

Things I can advise on:
✔️ Best practices for fundraising
✔️ Tips on strategic partnerships
✔️ Positioning & GTM strategy
✔️ How to start mobility companies
✔️ Guidance on connected vehicles
✔️ Advice on enterprise sales
✔️ Guidance on automotive payments
✔️ Advice on acquisitions

Excited to share what I’ve learned building automotive technology companies and helping founders create new connected-vehicle business channels.

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $250.00

## Example Questions

- I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on?
- How do I know if my business idea will work?
- How would you approach growth for my business?
- What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company?

## Links

- [Expert profile](/SterlingPratz)
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- [Marketplace](/marketplace)