Meet The Team
We are committed to producing measurable and sustainable impact in the world by creating, funding and advising disruptive companies. We are bold enough to believe we build a better world in the process.
Don Schreffler
Executive Partner, Founder
A seasoned dealmaker, Don brings a wealth of experience from his tenure in private equity, having advised and participated in 19+ transactions. Transitioning from an operating partner role at PSGroup Holdings. Don founded Kairos Capital Resources, the parent company of Kairos Mobility Ventures. With a keen eye for identifying disruption-based opportunities, Don specializes in capitalizing on value mismatches and pricing aberrations in dynamic markets.
Don’s automotive expertise spans from retail to wholesale operations. Having owned, operated, and managed multiple car dealerships, he is well-versed in innovative pricing, operating, and valuation models. His proficiency extends to asset-based cash flows, particularly in non-standard or non-traditional contexts, enabling him to generate asymmetrically positive net returns on invested capital. Don’s strategic acumen and deep industry knowledge are instrumental in driving Kairos Mobility Ventures’ success.
Ganesh Rewanwar
CEO/CFO, Co-Founder
Bringing decades of strategic, operational and financial expertise, Ganesh is a cornerstone of the team. He co-founded Freight Bazaar, a leading trucking logistics company in India, showcasing his entrepreneurial prowess. Over the period, he successfully built and scaled multiple businesses of different sizes, largest being a billion dollar business with a multi-fold growth. With degrees in chemical engineering and an MBA in finance, Ganesh’s academic background complements his practical experience.
His tenure at Deloitte Valuation team in India underscores his financial acumen. Ganesh’s best-in-class pedigree and leadership are instrumental in guiding Kairos Mobility Ventures toward success.
Alex Witherow
Executive Partner, Co-Founder
Alex became a founding partner in Kairos Capital Resources as a result of his extraordinary depth, and protracted involvement in the Carshare industry. He is a highly regarded industry expert who started his car rental operational experience running an auto fleet in the trenches of New York City in 2016. He later established his YouTube channel, Car Rental University, along with an aligned consulting business, in 2021.
Alex combines years of operational car-share, ride-share, private rental and insurance experience, along with top level strategic partnerships and market intelligence in the car-sharing industry. He has a unique vantage point, as well as a powerful platform for growth and communication. His position as a deep resource for so many in the carshare and private rental industry is well established.
The YouTube channel, which serves as a clearing house for industry intelligence, has provided uncountable opportunities for growth, profit and additional knowledge accumulation. Alex has delivered high-level partnerships, valuable Joint Venture opportunities, and a host of relationship-based opportunities, including unique car-acquisition financing options for the company.
His profound grasp of the industry and a deep network of industry insiders not only protect company interests, but increase both the likelihood and quality of viable, profitable collaborations and transactions through his efforts.
Valerie Lee
Executive Partner, Co-Founder
Valerie Lee is a multifaceted financial strategist whose success has been fostered through diverse academic accomplishments, as well as hands-on entrepreneurial experience. Valerie’s educational foundation was laid at UCLA (BS Biology) and Pepperdine University (MBA).
Valerie’s path led her to invest in, and scale, wholesale distribution, import/export, and logistics company. It was here that she sharpened her skills in navigating complex supply chains, fostering strategic relationships, managing uncertainty and risk, and building operating excellence into scaled systems. Valerie sold her business in 2023 to a larger competitor and was nicely rewarded for her efforts at exit. Driven by her passion for financial strategy and investment, Valerie transitioned into the worlds of financial strategy and private equity. Valerie has distinguished herself as an Operating Partner since joining the company, and is a valued and highly respected member of our Senior Leadership team.
Currently based in Los Angeles, Valerie finds meaning and fulfillment in her role as senior strategist, and operating partner, in a company that is changing the world for the better, one vehicle at a time. When she’s not crunching numbers, she can be found enjoying the company of her four beloved dogs, running a marathon, or crushing an unfortunate competitor on the Pickleball court.
With her friendly demeanor and unwavering commitment to excellence, Valerie is dedicated to working with the team to build a better, more beneficial future for all of us,…and for our children’s children.