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Introducing the Future of Electric Vehicles: Slate Auto’s CEO Chris Barman at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Get ready for one of the most electrifying moments at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, as Chris Barman, CEO of Slate Auto, unveils the company’s brand-new electric truck on the Disrupt Stage. This live EV unveiling is a must-see event, and attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to witness the reveal before anyone else in the world. Barman will also share her insights on how Slate is reinventing the commercial EV market, from design to manufacturing, and provide an unfiltered conversation about the realities of hardware innovation, supply chain complexity, and startup-scale production.
How Slate is Reinventing the Commercial EV Market
Chris Barman, a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry, will provide attendees with an insider’s look at how Slate is revolutionizing the commercial EV market. With her background in engineering, systems, and product development, Barman will share her expertise on what it takes to build a next-generation vehicle company in one of the most capital-intensive industries on earth. Expect an unfiltered conversation about the realities of hardware innovation, supply chain complexity, and startup-scale production.
About Chris Barman
Chris Barman is the CEO of Slate Auto, a company that aims to build vehicles that people can afford, personalize, and love. Prior to founding Slate, Barman served as global VP of strategic business development and solutions in transportation at HCL Technologies and was CTO of the Industrial Sector at Eaton Corporation. She also spent over 20 years at Chrysler in leadership roles across engineering, systems, and product development, pioneering innovations in autonomous driving, electrical systems, and driver-assistance technologies. A Purdue-trained mechanical engineer and University of Michigan MBA, Barman is passionate about mentoring the next generation of women engineers.
Drive into the Future: Witness the EV Reveal Live and Save Big
With over 10,000 founders, investors, operators, and tech visionaries attending TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, this session is a must-see for anyone building in mobility, manufacturing, or hardware innovation. Register now to save up to $624 in this week’s flash sale, and bring your team to save an extra 15% to 30% on group passes. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the future of electric vehicles and learn from one of
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