Carviz CEO Côme Pinczon du Sel (left) and COO Rob Kazmarek at SXSW in Austin, TX

Carviz Shines at SXSW Pitch 2024 in Austin, Texas

In an impressive validation of innovation and creativity, Carviz secured its place as a finalist in the prestigious SXSW Pitch 2024. Chosen as one of the top five contenders from over 1,000 applications, Carviz stood out in the highly competitive AI category to attend SXSW, held in March in Austin, Texas. The nine-day event is a celebrated fusion of technology, art, culture, and much more, drawing a crowd of over 300,000 attendees from around the globe.

Carviz's Founder and CEO, Côme Pinczon du Sel, delivered an inspiring pitch, with Co-Founder and COO Rob Kazmarek by his side, sharing their vision in front of an international audience and in numerous events and activities after. While Carviz didn’t take home the top prize, the experience was invaluable. The event offered a phenomenal platform to share the story, connect with other innovators, and draw inspiration from fellow entrepreneurs

Carviz CEO Côme Pinczon du Sel (right) answers judges’ questions during the SXSW Pitch Competition

“South By and Austin exceeded every expectation,” said Côme. “To stack up against some of the best, and to make lasting partnerships and friendships in the automotive and venture communities, was truly invaluable. We will be back!”

Opportunities at Every Turn

The vibrant and dynamic atmosphere was electrifying, with a multitude of networking opportunities and discoveries. Amidst this excitement, the team encountered numerous passionate entrepreneurs and enthusiastic investors, all sharing a common vision of innovation and progress.

These exchanges and events, including a panel discussion on workplace equality with Meghan Markle, Katie Couric, Brooke Shields and Nancy Wang Yuen, hosted by Errin Haines, were incredibly enriching, offering important perspectives alongside inspiring ideas. It was an unforgettable experience that adds fuels to the passion for entrepreneurship, technology and innovation.

Day 1 featured a panel discussion on gender equality with (from left to right) Errin Haines, Meghan Markle, Katie Couric, Brooke Shields and Nancy Wang Yuen

Reflecting on the vibrant energy of SXSW, the Carviz team left Austin with not only insights and inspiration but also plans for a return next year. Amidst the whirlwind of networking and innovation, they also had the pleasure of indulging in the legendary Franklin BBQ, confirming its reputation as the best BBQ experience around. As Carviz continues to grow, the team remains excited about the opportunities to engage with the tech community and share their groundbreaking AI solutions on such an influential stage.

About Carviz

Carviz Inc., founded in Berkeley, CA in 2023, solves the problem of today’s vehicle assessments being error-prone, reliant on human capital, and inconsistently standardized. Hundreds of millions of cars are bought and sold annually by auto dealers and individuals. The Carviz app leverages over 40 different AI models to guide the user through a friendly, sequential inspection process that delivers a comprehensive assessment report in about five minutes.

Using the latest advancements in computer vision machine learning, Carviz identifies damage from a continuous video scan, selects and analyzes image frames from the video, and matches damage findings with parts databases to provide one simple vehicle price, inclusive of repair costs.

For more information on the company, please visit the Carviz website. For more information about previous Carviz news, please visit our News page.

About SXSW Pitch

SXSW Pitch, presented by KPMG, is the marquee event of South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference & Festivals, where leading startups from around the world showcase some of the most impressive technology innovations to a panel of hand-picked judges and a live audience.

About SXSW

SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of tech, film and television, music, education, and culture. An essential destination for global professionals, the annual March event features sessions, music and comedy showcases, film screenings, exhibitions, professional development, and a variety of networking opportunities. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together. For more information, please visit www.sxsw.com. To register for future events, please visit www.sxsw.com/attend.

SXSW 2024 was sponsored by KPMG, Volkswagen, Porsche, C4 Energy, and The Austin Chronicle.