Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Alex Rouse, VP, GM Auto at Upstart where we discuss: If AI can fix the broken credit system, Is 40% of US overpaying for their car loans, Racing in the grueling 24 hours of Le Mans, The CEO secrets learned from Jeff Bezos.

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Auto Hauler Exchange - The Auto Hauler Exchange has revolutionized the way vehicle haulers and vehicle shippers collaborate. The Exchange is the first digital marketplace of its kind in the vehicle logistics industry. Learn more @ https://www.autohaulerexchange.com/

Upstart - Upstart connects millions of consumers to 100+ banks and credit unions that leverage Upstart’s artificial intelligence models and cloud applications to deliver superior credit products. Their platform includes personal loans, automotive retail and refinance loans, home equity lines of credit, and small dollar “relief” loans. Learn more @ https://www.upstart.com/

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Topics:

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:01:52) - Alex’s involvement in Le Mans

(00:06:03) - Alex’s career as a founder and at Amazon

(00:12:00) - Why did you join Upstart?

(00:15:58) - Where are you seeing the most inefficiency with lending?

(00:19:51) - Where is the ‘sweet spot’ with respect to lenders as we look out over the next year?

(00:22:06) - The E-start coalition 

(00:24:35) - What are you doing on the digital retailing front?

(00:27:35) - What dealer challenges are you seeing right now?

(00:30:13) - What does success look like for you over the next 5 years?

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