Tobias Quente

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.