The conversation this week is with Michael Petersen. With over 30 years of engineering, marketing, and leadership experience, he is the founder and CEO of Raise a Hood Inc., a startup that aims to democratize the automotive maintenance and repair sector through AI, crowdsourcing, and community platforms.
He enjoys building outstanding specialized teams that are committed to a shared vision and a culture of excellence, collaboration, and diversity. As a passionate automotive enthusiast, he spends his free time building engines. Practicing vehicle dynamics and riding adventure bikes. He also serves as a board member and CMO of Sunset Hospice Cottage, a nonprofit organization that supports patients and families in their end-of-life journeys.

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Resources and Topics Mentioned in this Episode

  • How AI is Changing the Future of Car Diagnostics
  • Role of AI and Databases in Automotive
  • Automotive Sector and Average Americans
  • Mechanics, AI, and Customer Interaction
  • Impact of COVID-19 and AI Development
  • Raise A Hood Press
  • Tekne Awards