Host virtual pitch events connecting EV founders with dealership groups.
Bootstrapped remote workers building EV apps struggle to secure partnerships with automotive dealerships without in-person networking.
DealVirtuoso runs scheduled virtual speed-networking events where groups of 10 founders pitch to 20 dealerships in 5-min slots. It handles matchmaking, Zoom rooms, and follow-up intros. Bootstrappers get exposure to multiple dealerships in one hour, remotely.
Bootstrapped solo founders remotely developing EV or mobility apps needing B2B partnerships with physical dealerships
Curated group events with post-event lead sharing and EV-only focus.
friendly
Browse and RSVP to upcoming virtual events.
Auto-assign 1:1 slots based on interests.
Auto-create breakout rooms for pitches.
Post-event match sharing and contact swaps.
RSVP status, prep materials, follow-ups.
Rate matches for better future events.
Host custom events for teams.
Automated event summaries.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | Yes | |
| user_type | text | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| title | text | No |
| date | timestamp | No |
| zoom_url | text | Yes |
| max_slots | int | No |
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| event_id | uuid | No |
| interests | text[] | Yes |
| status | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| rsvp_id | uuid | No |
| contact_email | text | No |
| notes | text | Yes |
Relationships:
/api/eventsList upcoming events
/api/rsvpsRSVP to event
/api/scheduleGenerate pitch schedule
/api/leadsAdd post-event lead
/api/dashboardUser event dashboard
No lead export
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 120 | 2.5% | $45 | $540 |
| Month 6 | 700 | 6% | $630 | $7,560 |
Network with 20+ dealerships in 60 minutesβfrom home.
Host free beta event via LinkedIn EV groups, invite 50 founders/dealerships, convert top engagers to paid.
Event platform
General, expensive for solos
Niche EV micro-events free to start
1:1 calls
No group efficiency
Multi-dealership exposure
Network effects from recurring events + historical match data.
Post-pandemic virtual events normalized, EV dealerships seeking digital partners amid inventory shifts.
Low event attendance
Seed with paid dealer invites
Zoom reliability
Fallback to built-in video
Success: 70% attendance, 30% leads
Success: 20% retention
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