Brett Carlson
Founder and CEO of ServiceUp, a startup that built a marketplace for vehicle repair and fleet maintenance; grew the business rapidly after pivoting from B2C to B2B and has raised venture capital including a round led by Tiger Global.
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Oct 2, 2025 • 33min
A drug dealer threatened to kill him—then he grew 50x in 3 Years to $50M ARR. | Brett Carlson, Found of ServiceUp
Brett Carlson, Founder and CEO of ServiceUp, shares his wild journey from a failed auto shop to creating a $50 million ARR marketplace for fleet maintenance. He recounts a harrowing story of receiving death threats while managing a drug dealer's car. Discover how pivoting from B2C to B2B skyrocketed their average order value and why work-life balance is a myth for ambitious founders. Brett also discusses raising $12 million during a market downturn and lessons learned from a challenging partnership with DoorDash.
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Oct 9, 2025 • 22min
ServiceUp Raises $70M to Grab $250B TAM in Fleet Operator Repairs
Brett Carlson, co-founder and CEO of ServiceUp, has over 25 years in tech and is on a mission to revolutionize vehicle repairs for fleet operators. He discusses the staggering $250 billion opportunity in the outdated repair market and how ServiceUp pivoted from consumer-focused services to target large fleets like Amazon and UPS. Brett shares insights on raising $70 million, adapting to investor expectations, and using AI-powered voice agents to streamline operations. His journey offers valuable lessons for tech entrepreneurs navigating the startup world.
