As the year draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what has been an incredible year for Autograph. This year has been filled with milestones, opportunities, and growth that wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our customers, partners, and team. Here’s a look at what we’ve accomplished together in 2024.
INDUSTRY RECOGNITION AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
We’ve been honoured to share our insights and innovation on some of the most prominent stages in the automotive and tech industries:
Kain Shark Tank in Lexington Kentucky
We’re proud to announce that we faced off against automotive industry titans and made history as the first non-American company to win the prestigious Kain Automotive Shark Tank Innovation award. The Kain Digital Conference, held in Lexington, is a premier event showcasing the latest advancements in digital marketing technologies for the automotive industry.
In the finals, we went head-to-head with giants like Dealer e-Process and Car Cutter live on stage. For our small business to triumph over companies with hundreds of employees and thousands of customers is a testament to the relentless hard work and dedication of the Autograph team.
Dealer Huddle Calgary
This fantastic event at Gasoline Alley in Calgary allowed us to speak to a great group of industry leaders and Automotive Students to share our vision of where AI and Data are heading and how they will shape our industry.
INNOVATEwest Grizzly Pursuit VANCOUVER
INNOVATEwest is a premier tech and innovation conference focused on Data, Analytics, and AI, bringing together thousands of tech and business leaders to connect, learn, and grow. Out of hundreds of applicants, Autograph made it to the finals of the Grizzly Pursuit pitch competition, where the top six companies presented on the Main Stage in a packed Keynote Hall. As the only bootstrapped company not seeking funding, we didn’t take home the grand prize, but the experience and exposure were invaluable for our growth and journey.
BC Tech Startup of the Year FinalistS
Autograph was honored to be named a finalist for the 2024 Technology Innovation Awards in the Company of the Year – Startup category. Competing alongside the top eight companies, we pitched head-to-head in front of a packed room of BC’s leading tech investors and industry leaders. While we didn’t take home the top prize, the experience was invaluable, and we’re grateful for the connections and friendships we built along the way.
Dealer Point Conference ORLANDO
We participated in a new conference format put on by Digital Dealer in Orlando where we presented to leading Automotive Executives. We engaged with new clients and strengthened our presence in the U.S. market.
Practical Founders Summit PHOENIX
The Practical Founders Peer Group is a committed group of founders who are creating B2B SaaS companies without big funding. We connected with other bootstrapped SaaS founders to exchange ideas and strategies in Phoenix. This was a great opportunity to learn from founders in other industries and meet our peer groups in person.
DIGITAL DEALER CONFERENCE LAS VEGAS
Joe, Steve, and Bryan took the stage for the third time at the Digital Dealer Conference and Expo in Las Vegas. This year, we added a new dimension by inviting Randy and Trey from Anderson Auto Group to join us on the Keynote Stage. Their contributions were outstanding, and our discussion on AI and data was enthusiastically received by the audience. Bryan also proudly led as a team captain at the AI Hackathon, one of the conference’s hottest events, showcasing innovation and collaboration at its finest.
innovation and product development
Innovation is at the heart of everything we do. This year, we pushed boundaries to bring new, industry-first tools to life:
Launched the Industry’s First AI Data Analyst Tool: Transforming how dealer groups analyze and act on their data.
Introduced Our New Reporting Platform: Designed to aggregate and visualize dealer group data seamlessly, empowering smarter decision-making from GA4, Google, Meta, Bing, 3rd party Marketplace and other data sources at scale.
New Data Sources: We have now added Sales, Inventory, DMS and CRM data to the platform allowing more insights and a better picture of your performance.
business growth
Our commitment to delivering value to our customers has fueled tremendous growth this year:
Expanded Our Team: Welcomed a new data engineer and software engineer to support our growing client base and continued innovation in the AI space.
looking ahead
So much has happened since we launched Autograph, and yet we feel we’re just getting started. The opportunities ahead energize us to deepen our partnerships, continue innovating, and grow our talented team. With 2025 on the horizon, we’re excited to build on this momentum and reach new heights together.
To our customers, thank you for trusting us to be your partner in data, analytics, and reporting. Your collaboration, feedback, and support are the foundation of everything we achieve together. Here’s to a fantastic year together.