Investment, Strategy, & Advisory for the Auto Tech Industry

We begin our conversations with the end in mind.

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Executive Coaching

Performance management is the foundation of a high-performing organization. It creates clarity, accountability, self-awareness, and intentional development, ensuring employees are aligned, supported, and empowered to achieve both individual and organizational goals. Kenektr partners with your leadership team to design and implement a performance management process that reflects your culture, aligns with your strategic objectives, and is consistently embraced across the organization.

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Performance Management

KENEKTR is well-positioned to assist founders and executives with their specific growth strategies. Whether you are in the start-up phase, experiencing mid-stage growth, or considering a potential investment or transaction, KENEKTR can meet your needs with the right financial partners and personalized strategy. Over the years, we have mentored multiple founders and executives and helped numerous companies move the needle in their strategic, marketing, and product initiatives.

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M & A Strategy

Over the past six years, Kenektr has:

  • Advised in seven transactions

  • Invested in eight autotech companies

  • Partnered with various investment bankers

  • Mentored multiple founders and executives through the due diligence process

  • Helped numerous companies achieve their growth stage goals

Our Founders

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  • David Metter is a successful business leader with over 30 years of experience in automotive retail and tech. His leadership in companies like HookLogic, Autobase, and Impel is part of his story. Over the past five years, David has played a part in several auto tech acquisitions. He currently serves as a Board member of TradePending and HopDrive, and he and his wife are invested in several companies inside and outside of the automotive industry.

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  • Loni Metter is a strategic and purpose-driven leader with over 25 years of experience driving growth, developing high-performing teams, and delivering measurable results. She specializes in coaching and mentoring executive women in the automotive industry, helping them strengthen leadership presence, navigate change, and lead with confidence. Known for her expertise in executive coaching, strategic change management, and client engagement, Loni brings vision, heart, and execution to every endeavor—empowering leaders and organizations to thrive.

Who we’ve worked with

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Mainstage Presenter: Modern Retailing Conference

November 15th - 17th

Palm Beach Florida

Beginning with the End in Mind: What Founders & Executives Need to Think About to Succeed in the Auto Tech Industry

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