David Pulis

Miami, Florida

David Pulis

Founder & CEO, Aerolot / Sales Leader / Automotive SaaS

Fourteen years in the lanes, from the auction floor to running national sales teams. Now I build the software I always wished dealers had.

0 Cars sold in a single month
0 Accounts opened from zero
0 Regional sales lift
0 Auction floor to founder
About

I learned this business from the block up.

Results-driven sales leader with a proven track record in scaling revenue, expanding market presence, and driving adoption in SaaS-driven marketplaces.

Adept at building high-performing teams, optimizing sales strategies, and fostering long-term client relationships to accelerate business growth.

Experienced in launching and expanding digital auction platforms, leveraging data-driven insights and consultative sales approaches to maximize engagement and revenue. Ready to bring my expertise in market strategy, business development, and leadership to drive success at my next opportunity.

I don't build software for dealers from the outside. I've been on the floor.

Building

Aerolot

In production

An AI-assisted operating system for independent dealerships. One platform where the lead, the car, the deal, the money, and the paperwork finally live together, instead of across six vendors that don't talk.

F&I deal desk Front & back gross, live Lender reserve modeling Reg Z / TILA disclosures 700Credit & credit apps CRM & lead management Inventory & syndication Deal jackets & e-sign OFAC, Red Flags, MLA Accounting
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Experience

Fourteen years, one industry.

Regional Sales Director

08/2026 – Present

Guidepoint Systems – Florida

  • Responsible for daily field visits, cold calling and walk-ins to open net-new franchise dealership accounts across Florida in a hunter role.
  • Set and complete appointments with dealership decision makers, including GMs, used car managers, F&I directors and service managers.
  • Demonstrate Guidepoint's OBD/CANBUS device as a lot management tool that shows GMs and used car managers live GPS location and battery levels on every unit.
  • Partner with F&I directors to sell Guidepoint's theft-protection product to vehicle buyers.
  • Present service retention tools to service managers to keep customers returning to the service lane after the sale.
  • Build and manage a pipeline of prospective dealerships through email, video and text follow-up, with a focus on Stellantis franchise stores where Guidepoint is an OEM-approved partner.

Florida territory. Hunter role opening net-new franchise dealership accounts across Florida.

CEO / Founder

04/2026 – Present

Aerolot LLC – Miami, FL

  • Founded and architected an AI-assisted SaaS platform to serve as a complete operating system for independent dealerships, unifying lead management, CRM, inventory, desking, F&I, accounting, deal jackets, and customer communications into a single platform.
  • Personally designed and developed the application using Claude Code, React, Next.js, and PostgreSQL, translating more than a decade of dealership sales and finance experience into production-ready software while leading product strategy, architecture, and business operations.
  • Engineered a comprehensive F&I Deal Desk capable of structuring complex transactions with real-time front and back gross calculations, payment optimization, lender reserve modeling, product pricing, and Reg Z/TILA-compliant disclosures.
  • Designed integrations with dealership technologies including 700Credit, digital credit applications, lender submission workflows, inventory syndication, CRM processes, e-signature capabilities, and mobile customer engagement to streamline the complete sales lifecycle.
  • Embedded compliance into the platform architecture by incorporating OFAC screening, Red Flags Rule requirements, Military Lending Act (MLA) checks, and secure customer data handling from the earliest stages of development.
  • Conduct ongoing product discovery through live demonstrations with dealership owners and operators, using customer feedback to refine workflows, validate features, and guide product roadmap priorities.
  • Lead all aspects of the business, including product vision, software development, customer discovery, partnership discussions, go-to-market strategy, and executive recruiting, including identifying a technical leader to scale engineering efforts.

The bet: a decade of knowing exactly where deals leak, turned into the software that stops it.

Business Development Director

08/2023 – 08/2026

Pulis Insurance Services – Syracuse, NY

  • Spearheaded new client acquisition efforts, driving a measurable increase in agency revenue by expanding the client base through targeted outreach and strategic networking.
  • Improved client retention through regular follow-ups and personalized service, building long-term repeat business.
  • Increased cross-selling opportunities, boosting average policy count per client by offering bundled insurance solutions.
  • Generated leads through local partnerships, community events, and digital marketing, with a strong conversion rate.

Regional Sales & Implementation Manager

02/2020 – 07/2023

EBlock – Southeast US & National

  • Scaled a top-performing team and marketplace quickly by executing full sales cycle strategies, driving rapid product adoption and market expansion, while streamlining onboarding processes and improving efficiency.
  • Led the seamless transition of new business units to the EBlock auction management system, increasing product adoption and conversion rates through cross-functional collaboration with sales, marketing, and operations.
  • Created and delivered consultative sales training for new subsidiaries, increasing customer acquisition and market share.
  • Directed a lean sales team to routinely exceed monthly and quarterly quotas with fewer resources.
  • Recruited and mentored the top-performing Territory Manager, resulting in higher regional sales.

45% regional sales lift from the Territory Manager I recruited and mentored into the top spot.

District Sales Manager

10/2017 – 02/2020

TradeRev / ADESA – NY & MA

  • Scaled market penetration to 150 active accounts through tailored sales strategies and consultative selling.
  • Opened new territories through outbound prospecting and inbound lead management, driving steady month-over-month revenue growth and market share, setting a company-first record of 1,000 car sales in a single month.
  • Ranked consistently among the top nationally in sales, customer acquisition, and retention, representing the company at NADA and NIADA.
  • Implemented consultative, value-based sales training, achieving the highest revenue per unit (RPU) nationwide despite fierce competition from larger, lower-priced market players, solidifying market leadership in the region.
  • Mentored a strong team, promoting Market Sales Coordinators to Territory Sales Executives with low turnover.
  • Conducted monthly coaching and mid-month pipeline reviews to improve pipeline health.

1,000 cars in one month. A company-first record, set by this district.

Territory Sales Executive

08/2016 – 10/2017

TradeRev / ADESA – NY & MA

  • Launched the first territory to reach a monthly transaction milestone, consistently ranking first in the Northeast Region.
  • Cultivated strong client relationships through consultative sales strategies, leveraging TradeRev’s mobile auction management system to significantly increase revenue and improve client satisfaction.
  • Developed top-performing territories from scratch, using targeted outreach, cold calling, and relationship management to build a robust pipeline, resulting in the most active users in the Northeast.

Dealer Service Specialist

08/2013 – 08/2016

Automotive Finance Corporation / ADESA – Cicero, NY & Boston, MA

Accounting Staff

03/2012 – 08/2013

ADESA Syracuse Auto Auction – Cicero, NY

Capabilities

What I bring to the desk.

  • Strategic Planning and Vision
  • Leadership and Team Management
  • Sales Process and Methodology Expertise
  • Financial Acumen
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Negotiation and Closing Skills
  • Change Management
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Project Management
  • Cross-Functional Communication

Bachelor of Science in Business & Economics with a Concentration in Accounting

State University of New York at Oneonta
Contact

Let's talk.

A dealer curious about Aerolot, an investor, someone who wants to talk automotive tech, or anyone else. My inbox is open, and so is my calendar.

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