Meet Our Team

The Team Behind RideSearch AI

We’re builders, dreamers, and problem-solvers united by one belief — car shopping should feel human again. Our team blends automotive expertise, creative engineering, and genuine passion for innovation.

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Meet the team behind the most innovative products in automotive.

Driven by Purpose, Built with Vision

RideSearch AI isn’t just a platform — it’s a movement to reimagine how people and technology connect in the automotive world. Born from Motovizion.ai’s commitment to intelligent innovation, and powered by creative engineering through Studio19.io, we’re reshaping how conversations drive commerce.

Our Mission

We believe every great experience starts with listening. That’s why RideSearch AI is designed to understand intent, emotion, and context — creating seamless connections between shoppers and dealers in real time.

Our goal is simple: to make car shopping human again. To turn every chat into a conversation, every search into a story, and every customer interaction into an opportunity for genuine connection.

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“RideSearch was created from the service lane up — built by people who’ve lived the automotive world and want to make it better.”

— The RideSearch Team
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Human Intelligence

Technology should enhance empathy, not replace it. Every product we build starts with understanding people — their goals, challenges, and motivations.

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Innovation at Speed

We move fast, but with precision — developing AI systems that evolve in real time to match how modern consumers think and shop.

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Partnership First

Our success is built on collaboration. From local dealers to national OEMs, every partnership helps us push the industry toward smarter, more human retail.

The Leadership Team Behind
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We’re a small, fast, and relentlessly curious team — blending decades of automotive experience with next-gen AI innovation to build the future of car shopping.

Ryan Dietz

Ryan Dietz

Founder & CEO

Ryan is a lifelong innovator and automotive industry veteran with over a decade of dealership experience and nearly two decades in software development. His vision for RideSearch AI was born from a simple idea — make technology that listens, not just responds.

Tommy Mike

Tommy Mike

President & CFO

Tommy has worked with startups, private equity backed organizations, and publicly traded companies over the course of his three-decade career in corporate finance — bringing growth strategy and financial precision to RideSearch’s scaling vision.

Amanda Dixon

Amanda Dixon

VP of Sales & Partnerships

Amanda’s 13-year journey through retail management, OEM relations, and vendor strategy has given her a rare perspective on what dealers need most — efficiency, empathy, and real connection with customers.

Jared Craig

Jared Craig

Brand & Creative Director

With 18 years of design and branding experience, Jared brings visual storytelling to life across every RideSearch touchpoint — merging art, design, and technology into a cohesive brand experience.

Join Us in Redefining Automotive Retail

RideSearch AI is more than a company — it’s a movement to bring humanity back to technology. Whether you’re a dealer, a brand, or a believer in better experiences, we’re building the future together.