Car Dealership Guy Podcast Automotive AI Cagematch With 4 Top CEOs: Podium, Numa, Toma, Mia | Daily Dealer Live
Sep 14, 2025
Join Brian Hoang, CEO of Mia Labs, Eric Rea, CEO of Podium, Tasso Roumeliotis, CEO of NUMA, and Monik Pamecha, CEO of Toma as they dive into the world of AI in the automotive industry. They discuss advancements in AI solutions for customizable communication, the impact on dealership operations, and overcoming skepticism from staff. The conversation also touches on the promises of voice AI, the balance between technology and human roles, and the importance of data security in leveraging AI effectively. Get ready for insights that could reshape customer engagement!
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AI As A 'Forever' Receptionist
- MIA Labs positions its AI as a customizable, human-like receptionist for calls and texts across departments.
- Brian Hoang says they act like a staffing firm that trains a forever employee to match dealer preferences.
Founders Share Real Dealer Use Cases
- Brian and Monik illustrated their products with concrete dealer outcomes and configurations.
- Both emphasized customization and measurable results for different departments.
Close The Loop Between Customer And Store
- Tomo builds AI agents to automate inbound and outbound voice and text across sales, service, and F&I.
- Monik Pamecha emphasizes closing the loop by facilitating internal store communication while automating conversations.