About Us
Our Story
Two immigrants who started from nothing, built careers in the car industry, and are now building the platform that makes car buying and selling easier than it has ever been. They know the industry from both sides, the showroom floor and the ownership suite, and believe they can make a real difference in the car buying process. Bay Area roots, world class vision.
The GR in GR AutoConnect stands for George plus Ren.
George Tenido
Co-Founder and CEO
- 10+ years in the automotive industry selling cars
- Originally from the Philippines, came to the US in the early 2000s
- Has lived in Marin County for 25+ years
- Started out working at a grocery store
- Undergraduate background in nursing
- Founder of GTP Holdings LLC
Ren Briones
Co-Founder and COO
- 15+ years in the automotive industry
- Has been at the ownership level of dealerships
- Computer science background
- Originally from the Philippines, came to the US in the early 2000s
- Family of four, homeowner in Marin County