SDVerse

If you were in Detroit on September 30th, you may have seen the Detroit Lions play the Seattle Seahawks.   Or, if you were fortunate, you were one of the many people who attended the SDVerse Launch Event held at TechTown Detroit.  A few hundred feet from Woodward avenue in Detroit, at 10:30AM, the SDVerse platform went live. This event was live streamed around the world, and covered by Automotive News, Forbes, Digital Commerce 360, Yahoo Finance, and others. And finally, it was revealed at this event that Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed Sept, 30th 2024 as “Automotive Software Discovery and Innovation Day”. This is a tremendous honor to be recognized for what this truly is – a revolutionary event to reshape how we do business in the Automotive Sector.   Thanks to the speakers and, the distinguished guests, who attended. Thanks to TechTown Detroit for the fantastic venue. And a very warm thank you to the teams at Skyya and BEIGE for supporting this effort.   A very special thanks to our CEO Prashant Gulati for organizing such a talented team that launched this endeavor on time while exceeding all expectations.   Finally, SDVerse was conceived and created to be your resources for buying, selling, and promoting software in the Software Defined Vehicle ecosystem. It is By The Industry – For The Industry.  Join us today at www.sdverse.auto And finally – Go Lions!

"We are fully in on the benefits of SDVerse. It has the opportunity to make [this] shift easier and more successful for so many companies. GM will start out as a buyer on the platform but will be active and committed to its success as we play a major role in driving standardization. This platform is focused on speed, which is essential in our industry today. We invite others to join us. This transformation does not have to be overwhelming." - Kristin M. Toth, Global Electrical Systems, Software, and Connectivity Purchasing Leader at General Motors Thank you, Kristin! We are grateful for your leadership and commitment to SDVerse’s adoption and success. You’re right - automotive software transformation doesn’t have to be overwhelming At SDVerse, we are committed to doing our part. We invite industry players to join us in this collaboration and shape the future of automotive software, reduce costs, accelerate time to market, and promote standardization. Please reach out to us on our LinkedIn page or website. Attached is a short clip from SDVerse Product Launch Event on September 30, 2024. Link to the full video is in comments!

SDVerse is LIVE! 🚀 Today marks a transformative moment for the automotive industry as we officially launch SDVerse, the world’s first marketplace dedicated to automotive software solutions. This isn’t just another platform—it’s the start of a new era in how we collaborate, innovate, and accelerate the development of software that powers the future of mobility. A special thank you to our founding members—General Motors, Magna International, and Wipro—for setting the vision and leading the way. Your belief in SDVerse from the very beginning has been crucial in bringing this to life. To our incredible team, partners, and the companies already part of the SDVerse ecosystem—Ampere (Renault Group), FEV Group, FORVIA, HL Mando, NXP Semiconductors, TTTech Auto, Valeo, Cummins Inc., Bosch Engineering GmbH, PopcornSAR Co., Ltd., and SODA.Auto—this launch is a testament to your commitment to driving the industry forward with smarter, more connected solutions. This is just the beginning.    Our Marketplace ecosystem is the key to unlocking the full potential of your SDV efforts – join us so we can help your teams immediately gain access to the global marketplace of software and services. Schedule a demonstration and find out how at www.SDVerse.Auto.

“The launch of the SDVerse marketplace marks a significant milestone, providing a dedicated ecosystem for buyers and sellers of automotive software and services. This will broaden access to innovative solutions, enable companies to integrate essential solutions more efficiently and overcome current inefficiencies in procuring automotive software by providing a transparent marketplace that buyers and sellers can trust.” – Prashant Gulati, CEO, SDVerse What began as an ambitious vision in March 2024 will soon become a reality – 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗗𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲. In just three days, we will launch a fully operational marketplace that will forever change automotive software development and sourcing.   SDVerse is more than just a platform. It’s the foundation of a growing community, united in driving the next wave of innovation in the automotive world.   Register now for the SDVerse LIVE Launch Event and be part of this exciting journey: https://lnkd.in/g336rF9h Join us on Monday for: ✔️ A keynote by Prashant Gulati ✔️ Speeches from industry experts ✔️ A marketplace demo Let’s empower the future of mobility together.   #SDVerse #PartnersInProgress #SoftwareDefinedVehicles #SDV

SDVerse was proud to have its Chief Technology Officer, Praveen Yalavarty, present to the Connected Vehicle Systems Alliance (COVESA) All Member Meeting this week. Thanks to COVESA for the opportunity to show how, working together, we can as an industry provide a more efficient way to move to a software-defined future.   For more information, please join our Live Stream event: https://lnkd.in/g336rF9h

“Automotive grade software development is rapidly transforming and we all need to ask ourselves how we get customers really unique, differentiating features faster. Part of that is identifying the common underlying code that can be shared in the name of higher quality and lower costs for our end customers. This first-ever software marketplace creates an independent, industry-driven one-stop-shop for automotive software, significantly expanding access to new innovations, helping to drive down cost and allowing companies like GM to implement critical software more quickly.” – Dan Nicholson, Vice President, Strategic Technology Initiatives, General Motors. On September 30, we’re hosting a special event in Detroit for industry analysts, media and key stakeholders. Be among the first to explore the marketplace and hear directly from Kristin M. Toth and more of our #PartnersInProgress about the game-changing benefits they’ve already realized. 📅 When: Monday, September 30 📍 Where: Detroit, MI + LinkedIn Livestream 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g336rF9h

“The goal of SDVerse is to bring together the best of both worlds. For OEMs, our platform streamlines product discovery, RFIs, sourcing and management of automotive software, reducing procurement timelines by up to 80%. This lets manufacturers make better make decisions and focus on innovating in differentiated areas instead of doing everything by themselves. For developers, SDVerse amplifies market reach and provides real-time feedback, enabling them to refine solutions and stay ahead of industry trends. With a robust product attribute list and direct messaging capability with the buyers on the marketplace, they can get instant feedback that can help them create applications that dynamically evolve with the vehicles. With SDVerse, everyone wins!” – Praveen Yalavarty, CTO, SDVerse. Curious about what SDVerse can do for you? Join us at our launch event on September 30th in Detroit or stream it on LinkedIn. Praveen will lead a live demo, offering insights into how the platform benefits both buyers and sellers in the automotive sector, enhancing their competitive edge in an evolving landscape. 🌐 https://lnkd.in/g336rF9h #SDVerse #PartnersInProgress

“SDVerse will be a game-changing platform, empowering the industry to bring vehicles to market faster, cheaper, and with more software features. Having worked in both embedded software and a wide range of applications across various technologies, I can confidently say that the SDVerse marketplace is exceptional. It offers a transformative space that will redefine the way we innovate, collaborate and create value, making it a true game changer for all of us in the mobility space.” – Jeff Walker, CCO, SDVerse The countdown is on! ⏳ In just one week, join us for the launch of SDVerse, an innovative and independent marketplace built to bridge buyers and sellers, unite major OEMs with cutting-edge startups and open doors to the future of automotive technology. 📅 When: Monday, September 30 📍 Where: Detroit, MI + LinkedIn Livestream 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g336rF9h #SDVerse #PartnersInProgress