Silvio Memme
Director, Automotive and AV Partnerships at Cavnue
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Work Experience
Head of Partnerships
2022 - Current
Lead partnership ecosystem development of automotive, AV, ADAS and connectivity companies Sourced and secured six net-new automotive and trucking partners; structured and negotiated agreements with industry partners to maximize joint value
Cavnue combines technology and road infrastructure to unlock the full potential of connected and autonomous vehicles.
Raised $130,000,000.00 from Landstar System Inc, Openvia, Ford Motor and Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners.
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 Developed and executed OV's Mobility/Transportation and Industrial Automation strategy, with primary responsibility for technical due diligence of deep tech opportunities 9 transactions, including supporting portfolio companies: Waabi (investor), Touchbistro (board observer), Xanadu (investor)
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
Inkbit creats a next-generation additive manufacturing platform that combines 3D printing with machine vision.
Raised $63,824,998.00 from iGlobe Partners, Ocado Group, Ingersoll Rand, Phoenix Venture Partners, Zeon Ventures, Stratasys, GC Ventures America and Future Labs Capital.
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
Waymo is a mobility technology company that improves transportation by developing self-driving solutions for travelers and daily commuters
Raised $11,100,000,000.00 from T. Rowe Price, Perry Creek Capital, Fidelity, Silver Lake, Alphabet, Tiger Global Management and Andreessen Horowitz.
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 the launch of two global engine programs, implementing new strategies to improve fuel economy/performance Led combustion system testing and hardware selection for new development program
Resident Engineer - EMEA
2015 - 2016
Selected for international assignment by FCA senior leadership as sole powertrain liaison between FCA/Maserati for new Alfa Romeo product launch after only two years at FCA Facilitated information sharing in tense global project by supporting product development/integration, testing and manufacturing activities
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
Systems Integration - Powerplant and Air Systems
2007 - 2008