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Tobias Quente

Automotive Executive & Deep Tech Co-founder

€800/day
Hong Kong, HK
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Tobias

I bridge the gap between complex engineering and commercial success.

As the current Co-Founder & CGO of a Deep Tech/AI for Autonomous Driving Startup and a former Executive at Mercedes-Benz and VinFast, I offer a rare combination of corporate rigor and startup agility.

I do not just "consult"; I execute. I help Deep Tech and Automotive companies turn technical innovations into bankable business models. My expertise lies in accelerating funding readiness, structuring go-to-market strategies for AI products, and automating operations for scalability.

Why clients hire me:

Deep Industry Context: 15+ years in Automotive R&D. I understand the technical constraints you are facing.

Founder Mindset: I treat your budget like my own equity. I focus purely on ROI and speed.

Global Network: Proven track record in DACH, Asia (Vietnam/China), and Mexico.

Core Services
1. Strategic Growth & Fundraising (Fractional CGO)

Series A Preparation: Crafting the narrative, refining the Pitch Deck, and pressure-testing the Financial Model/TAM.

Go-to-Market Strategy: Defining the path from prototype to pilot to contract for B2B Deep Tech products.

Partnership Architecture: Structuring deals with OEMs and Tier 1s.

2. Operational Excellence & Automation

The "Founder's Stack": Implementing AI agent workflows to automate lead generation, market intelligence, and CRM management.

R&D Effectiveness: Streamlining engineering-to-product workflows to reduce burn rate.

3. Market Entry & Localization

Asia Focus: Advising EU companies on setting up R&D or production hubs in Vietnam/SE Asia.

DACH Focus: Helping Asian tech firms enter the German automotive market.
  • German

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

  • Spanish

    Basic

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • VINFAST
    Head of Strategic Project (Stealth)
    June 2025 - Today (1 year)
    Hanoi Metropolitan Area, Vietnam
    Program Execution: Leading end-to-end program management with a strict focus on production readiness and rapid deployment.
    Stakeholder Alignment: Coordinating strategic goals across cross-functional global teams, ensuring engineering, finance, and supply chain synchronization.
    Risk Management: Overseeing change management, quality targets, and timeline adherence for successful high-speed ramp-up.
    Program management Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy Technical project management
  • Vinfast
    Chief Engineer EE VF9
    AUTOMOBILE
    June 2023 - June 2025 (2 years)
    Hanoi, Vietnam
    Global Launch: Spearheaded the EE program for VF9’s entry into US and European markets, ensuring compliance with rigorous Western safety and digital standards.
    Team Leadership: Managed a matrix organization of 69+ engineers and professionals, delivering major hardware/software releases on time.
    System Integration: Orchestrated the integration of Infotainment, ADAS, and Body Electronics, ensuring seamless functionality and premium user experience
  • Vinfast
    Deputy Chief Engineer - Vehicle VF8 Global
    AUTOMOBILE
    January 2023 - June 2023 (5 months)
    Hanoi, Vietnam
    Market Entry: Led expansion efforts for the VF8 model in Europe, navigating complex regulatory homologation requirements.
    Cost Optimization: Spearheaded BOM cost reduction initiatives through strategic supplier negotiations and engineering re-designs, significantly increasing vehicle profitability.

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Education

  • Master the Fundamentals of AI and Machine Learning Business Development Foundations CS50's Introduction to Artificial Intelligence with Python (edX Verified Certificate) Become an Entrepreneur Inside a Company Python for Beginners
    Master the Fundamentals of AI and Machine Learning Business Development Foundations CS50's Introduction to Artificial Intelligence with Python (edX Verified Certificate) Become an Entrepreneur Inside a Company Python for Beginners
  • Executive Master of Business Administration
    Quantic School of Business and Technology
    2021
    Executive Master of Business Administration

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