Empowering US Automotive Networks with AI-Driven Co-op Marketing

Unlocking billions in unused funds and eliminating incentive fraud with enterprise-grade technology and zero false positives.

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Leonardo Ribeiro Pinto

Auto-Tech CEO & Independent Technology Consultant

With over 17 years of experience in enterprise software development and digital innovation, I specialize in transforming how global automotive manufacturers and industrial distributors manage cooperative marketing and dealer incentives.

Having developed proprietary platforms for industry leaders like Volvo Cars, Stellantis, and Jaguar Land Rover, my mission in the US market is to deploy AI-powered solutions that recover unused marketing allocations, protect financial integrity, and strengthen the competitiveness of American dealerships.

Proven 0% false-positive rate in fraud detection
Managed over $80M annually in marketing funds
Harvard CS50 Cybersecurity trained

Core Expertise & Solutions

Co-op Fund Optimization

Addressing the $14 billion in unused co-op advertising funds annually in the US by automating claims, simplifying approvals, and providing real-time budget visibility for dealer networks.

AI Fraud Detection

Proprietary AI engine using advanced metadata analysis and machine learning to detect fraudulent incentive claims with a validated zero-percent false positive rate.

Enterprise Architecture

Privacy-by-design platforms built to integrate seamlessly with US Dealer Management Systems (DMS ), ensuring FTC Safeguards Rule compliance and robust cybersecurity.

Industry Insights

Disseminating knowledge and best practices for the US automotive retail sector.

Market Analysis

The $14 Billion Blind Spot: Why US Dealers Are Leaving Co-op Funds on the Table

An in-depth look at the structural barriers, complex compliance rules, and fragmented technology preventing small and mid-sized dealerships from utilizing OEM marketing allocations.

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Cybersecurity & AI

Zero False Positives: How AI is Redefining Fraud Prevention in Automotive Incentives

Exploring how metadata analysis and continuous machine learning loops can protect manufacturer-dealer incentive programs from sophisticated fraud schemes without adding administrative friction.

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Ready to Optimize Your Dealer Network?

Whether you are an OEM looking to deploy enterprise-grade co-op platforms or a dealer group seeking to maximize marketing ROI, let's connect.

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