In this episode of The BrakeDown, Kam Thandi chats with Brett Carlson, CEO and co-founder of ServiceUp, a company revolutionizing the auto repair industry. Brett shares his unexpected journey into the auto repair world, the challenges of building a startup in a fragmented industry, and the importance of company culture. He discusses the fundraising process, the future of auto repair with automation and AI, and the leadership lessons he's learned along the way.
00:00- The Journey Begins: Founding ServiceUp
07:37- Navigating the Funding Landscape
10:10- Building a Team and Company Culture
15:16- The Future of Auto Repair: Automation and AI
18:02- Disruption in the Auto Repair Industry
22:29- Leadership Lessons and Personal Growth