# Melinda Lewinson stepped down from the Slate Auto board of directors.

*robotics · news · 2026-05-08 · Benzinga*

## Key points

- Melinda Lewinson, Bezos' investment chief, recently stepped down from the Slate Auto board.
- With Lewinson's exit, Bezos now has no direct representation at Slate Auto and is only an investor.
- Bezos was not named as a participating investor in Slate Auto’s $650 million Series C round in 2024.
- Slate Auto's pickup truck will start in the mid-$20,000s, higher than the previously targeted $20,000.

**Companies:** Amazon.com, Slate Auto, Tesla
**Countries:** United States

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