Steve Greenfield, GP at Automotive Ventures, shares his perspective on affordability challenges, dealership profitability, emerging retail tech, and how AI may shape the future of customer experience and operational efficiency.

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Episode Breakdown

0:00 - Meet Steve of Automotive Ventures! 

0:53 - The state of vehicle affordability and consumer credit

4:00 - Supply chain fragility and new chip constraints

6:19 - What dealers can control to protect profitability

8:05 - DMS disruption and evaluating tech investments

11:10 - The surge of AI and where it will actually help

13:20 - How AI can unlock sales productivity & loyalty

18:33 - Autonomous ride-hailing and its real implications

22:20 - The durability of the franchise dealer model

24:08 - Best Bets: Profit margins, valuations, direct sales & BYD

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