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Silvio Memme

Cavnue | Harvard MBA

Toronto, Ontario

Invests in

Locations:

  • Min Investment:

    $5,000,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $25,000,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $15,000,000.00

Education

Work Experience

2022

  • Director, Automotive and AV Partnerships

    2022

    Building the future of roads Led partner ecosystem development: automotive OEM, autonomous vehicle developer and connectivity companies

2020 - 2022

  • Investor

    2020 - 2022

    Led sourcing and financial/operational due diligence, market research, competitive analysis, and product/technology analysis of high growth, early-stage technology startups, building strong relationships in NA/EU startup ecosystem Supported portfolio companies including: Waabi (investor), Touchbistro (board observer), Xanadu (investor)

2020 - 2020

  • Product Management

    2020 - 2020

    Led development/deployment of customer interview process framework and user needs database for startup, completing two dozen customer interviews with global customer base; results presented to board obtaining positive feedback. Deployed design thinking methodologies to incorporate feedback into product roadmap with engineering/product teams

2019 - 2019

  • Business Development, Lidar

    2019 - 2019

    Developed and began deployment of a multi-channel distribution strategy for Waymo lidar sensor. Led partnership discussions with local/international distribution partners, including deal negotiations and workshops

  • Business Development, OEM

    2018 - 2018

    Created targeted sales and marketing approaches to help grow auto OEM customer base by leveraging technical and industry experience. Helped refine customer value proposition by educating team about industry practices and issues.

  • Engine Development Engineer

    2013 - 2018

    Lead engine calibration engineer for two global engine programs, implementing new strategies to improve fuel economy/performance. Led combustion system testing and hardware selection for new development program.

2015 - 2016

  • Resident Engineer - EMEA

    2015 - 2016

    Powertrain technical liaison between FCA/Maserati for new Alfa Romeo launch after only two years at FCA. Facilitated information sharing in tense global project by supporting product development/integration, testing and manufacturing activities

2012 - 2012

  • Product Development Engineer - GT Engines

    2012 - 2012

    Supported the design/testing of the gasoline direct injection (GDI) system for new Ferrari GT engine programs

  • Research Assistant

    2009 - 2012

    Engine Research and Development Lab

2007 - 2008

  • Systems Integration - Powerplant and Air Systems

    2007 - 2008