Austin Benzinger

About Austin Benzinger

As the third employee of a now $2 Billion public organization, Austin has experience and exposure in all facets of what it takes to secure new business and scale quick. Austin’s early work at Xos Trucks paved a way for new business opportunities with both private and public entities. His self-determination and ability to learn quick has translated into measurable advances across nearly all disciplines of the organization. Austin’s biggest strength is his adaptability. He can find success in any team, environment, and with any goal or task. Austin is passionate about technology, loves working with his hands, can be found riding a home-built e-bike to work or surfing on the weekends.

Experience

1. Enterprise Sales Engineer, Gtm Specialist, Ai

   Samsara

   Oct 2024 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Drive go-to-market strategy and adoption for Tier 1 AI products. I partner cross-functionally with Sales, Product, and Marketing to launch high-impact AI initiatives, accelerate enterprise adoption, and generate day-one revenue. I lead enablement efforts and work directly with our largest customers to translate cutting-edge technology into real business value.

Education

• University of Southern California

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering

Skills

• Entrepreneurship
• Early-Stage Startups
• Public Speaking
• Mechanical Engineering
• Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Aerospace
• Leadership
• Internal Combustion Engines
• Communication
• Matlab
• Team Leadership
• Propulsion
• Solidworks
• Automotive Engineering
• Solid Edge