Quin Garcia

Quin brings to Autotech a passion for enabling the success of mobility entrepreneurs by advising them on business development, recruitment, fundraising, and competitive differentiation. Raised in Silicon Valley, Quin is a lifelong “car guy” who has spent his career solving transportation problems with technology. He has dedicated his career to using technology to create safe, equitable, convenient, clean transportation for all.

In addition to his work with Autotech Ventures portfolio companies, Quin has served in his personal capacity as a Board Director, Board Observer, or Advisory Board member at numerous mobility startups, including Lyft, Peloton Technology, and Connected Signals. He was part of the founding team at the electric vehicle infrastructure startup Better Place, responsible for partnerships with automakers and parts suppliers while living in Israel, Japan, and China.

Quin holds a MS degree in Management Science and Automotive Engineering from Stanford and a BS degree with High Honors in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell.

Quin speaks English, Spanish, and Chinese and enjoys driving race cars.