About CarGenius

We're creating the rails that connect dealer inventory, pricing, and operations directly to AI agents — so the best dealers win on experience, not ad spend.

We Know

The way people buy cars is changing. AI agents are becoming the new front door to every dealership.

Car Genius AI builds the infrastructure that puts dealers — not marketplaces — at the center of every AI-driven shopping experience.

core Expert team

Our Story

We've known each other for over a decade, building companies in parallel. Now we're building the future of automotive buying together.

Corey Lydstone

Co-Founder & CEO

Marketplace founder who built and sold Autolist to CarGurus. Zero-to-one product leader now focused on AI-native dealer commerce.

Mason Blake

Co-Founder & CTO

2x founder/CTO (UpCounsel, Ratio) and former LinkedIn engineering leader. Architect of high-scale marketplaces, payments, and experimentation systems.

75%

of car shoppers now start with AI

3.2x

higher conversion with AI search

24/7

instant answers for every shopper

AI MODE

Ready to turn on AI mode?

Join the elite dealerships moving beyond lead forms and into the era of direct AI sales.