Join the North American International Auto Show and
Crain’s Detroit Business for a breakfast event that will showcase
cutting-edge technology in the automotive sector. This inaugural event will feature entrepreneurs trying to make a mark on the industry. Be there to help pick the hottest startup at the auto show.
This pitch competition will feature companies from around the world and an exciting array of technology and innovation.
Pitch Moderator: Matt Burns
Senior editor, TechCrunch
Startups participating:
- Beet LLC, Plymouth
Makers of products to monitor and diagnose problems in the manufacturing process
- Inmatech, Ann Arbor
Creator of the next generation of super-capacitors for power management
- Inventev, Detroit
Developing the next generation of plug-in hybrid vehicle technology
- Mojio, Vancouver
Connecting a smartphone to a vehicle through its diagnostic port
- TowerSec, Israel and Ann Arbor
A cybersecurity firm focused on protecting connected vehicles
Ignition Speakers:
Dave Drach
Vice President, Techstars
Led the creation of the forthcoming Techstars startup accelerator in Detroit
Erica Klampfl
Future Mobility Manager, Ford Motor Co.
A specialist in looking at the future of mobility
Chris Thomas
Founder and partner, Fontinalis
An investor of companies in the automotive/mobility space
Join the conversation with #IgnitionNAIAS
