Meet the Speaker: Justin Byrd
Meet the Speaker: Justin Byrd, President of Team Velocity
As President of Team Velocity — UNLEASHED26’s Conference Presenting Partner — Justin Byrd brings more than 25 years of automotive leadership to the stage, spanning Tier 1 to Tier 3. Over his 12 years leading Team Velocity, he’s driven the company’s growth and market share expansion by doing one thing consistently: building motivated, performance-based teams that win.
His take is direct: the industry doesn’t have a technology problem, it has a fragmentation problem. Dealers have invested in more platforms, more data, and more tools than ever, yet the customer experience still breaks apart between disconnected vendors, workflows, and data. That’s where signals, opportunities, and sales quietly fall through the cracks.
At UNLEASHED26, Justin takes the main stage for Team Velocity’s Presenting Partner session, “More Technology. More Data. More Problems?” He’ll break down the hidden cost of fragmentation, why simply integrating disconnected tools isn’t enough, and how a unified data foundation lets AI deliver smarter, more personalized customer experiences.
Then he’ll show it in action. Justin will demonstrate how Trade Cycle Intelligence from Team Velocity and VINCUE turns connected customer and operational data into timely, high-value upgrade opportunities, the kind dealers can act on automatically, before they slip through the cracks.
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Everything you need to know about VINCUE UNLEASHED 2025
VINCUE: UNLEASHED returns to Kansas City on November 10-12, 2025
VINCUE: UNLEASHED is the premier annual gathering where automotive trailblazers, industry leaders, and VINCUE dealers unite to tackle big challenges, celebrate victories, and ignite fresh ideas. Walk away inspired, equipped, and ready to revolutionize the way you drive success.
When, Where, and What to Expect
Wednesday, October 7 – Friday, October 9, 2026
Back at the Loews Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri
Dealer Registration Starting at $599
Professional Development, Exclusive Training, Peer Networking
What Dealers are Saying
Hear from dealers who’ve experienced the impact of VINCUE: UNLEASHED firsthand. From unlocking new strategies to forging powerful connections, here’s how past attendees are driving their success:
Hear what real VINCUE dealers thought about their experience at VINCUE: UNLEASHED.
“Thank you!! The organization of the events was top-notch. The lineup of speakers was thoughtfully curated. It was a pleasure to gain valuable perspective and witness the advancements that VINCUE has to offer. I’m particularly excited about how these innovations can contribute to making our daily operations more efficient.”
Brandon Hanson
General Manager, Manchester Mazda
“What a class act the VINCUE UNLEASHED conference was. From the venue, to the speakers to the vendors, all are in first class pioneering the industry on our most critical time. A must have partner for success in 2024!!”
Rudy Padilla
Used Car Sales Director, Toyota of Berkeley
“The VINCUE unleashed user conference blew away any expectations that I had for the event. You could tell it was thoughtfully planned and carefully executed to provide a first-class experience. I left with a better understanding of the platform, new connections with other users and partners, and some personal development.”
Nick Staropoli
Used Car Manager, Freeman Motor Co.
