As a Managing Director with FOCUS Investment Banking’s Automotive Aftermarket team, Cole Strandberg specializes in M&A and capital raising for companies in the collision repair industry. With a proven track record and dozens of automotive transactions completed in recent years, Cole and his team are recognized leaders in automotive aftermarket investment banking within the lower middle market.

Rachel James, a Forbes-recognized finance professional & the founder of Torque Financial Group, dedicated to supporting collision repair industries. She works to pull together the data you need to get clarity on where you stand today, align on where you want to go, and build a plan to help you get there – walking with you step-by-step through it all.

Ryan is the founder of Body Shop Booster, the software that helps you manage all your auto body shop leads in our easy-to-use software solution. His business decided to build simple technology designed with the sole purpose of helping body shops grow their businesses and simplify the customer repair experience.

This cutting-edge system is transforming the way professionals handle spray painting, delivering boosting levels of extreme precision, outstanding efficiency, and unparalleled human health protection.

By leveraging advanced AI-driven robotics and computer vision, X Paint is revolutionizing automotive refinish technology with unprecedented technological features that prioritize safety, speed, and flawless results—making it an indispensable tool for body techs and painters worldwide.