Speaker, Author, Consultant, Systems Creator. Also: nerd, marketer, serial entrepreneur and an internet addict.

Devin delivered solid, actionable advice in every facet of startup. From the inside track on China manufacturing, to great recommendations for product validation, funding, marketing and where to look for partners, Devin delivered in each instance.

Founder of The Helmsman Group - professional advising service for emerging and high growth food brands. COO - Cup 4 Cup GF flour developed at The French Laundry Supply Chain Director - Annie's Founder & CEO - Bridgetown Natural Foods Ops Head - Kashi GM - Health Valley, Casbah, Breadshop and Nile Spice brands of Hain Celestial

25 years design & manufacturing electronics in China & Taiwan CEO of www.titoma.com MD of WeLL Design Taiwan

Founder of Asian based jewelry manufacturing company & design house working with global jewelry brands to produce and develop their exclusive gold, platinum & silver collections. Entrepreneur, designer and Gemologist (GIA). Overseas jewellery manufacturing consultant & product development expert. Founder of Spokes Jewelry Services. Have also built and sold a US based jewelry brand. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym owner

I am the founder and president of Ludo, LLC, a kids' candy manufacturer. Two of our first customers were Target and Toys "R" Us. Since that time we have shipped just about every major retailer including specialty accounts, i.e., Bed Bath & Beyond, Tractor Supply, Old Navy, etc. I can assist you in all phases of your business ranging from product development, freight forwarding, sales, marketing, manufacturing, etc. In 2015, I acquired a transportation company. We were the exclusive provider for passenger travel for the major clinics in the Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Boynton Beach areas. I sold the company in 2017. During my tenure, I streamlined the systems, improved profitability by 20% and sold the company for 56% more than the purchase price.

Founder Skinny & Co. Multiple Entrepreneur. Managing Partner at Peak Consulting. Start-Up Advisor. Brand Creator and Management. International Sourcing, Contracting and Business Development. Thesis: Change The World.

Ognjen Mirkovic Corporate Law Expert | Boutique Law Firm Education: Juris Master (JD), Mediterranean University, Montenegro Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), Mediterranean University, Montenegro Experience: Five years of experience in corporate law. Specialized in providing legal counsel to businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs. Advised clients on a wide range of corporate matters, including contract negotiation, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and intellectual property. Notable Achievements: Successfully represented numerous corporate clients in complex legal disputes. Developed and implemented effective legal strategies to mitigate risks and ensure compliance. Recognized for delivering practical and tailored solutions to meet clients' specific business objectives. Skills: Strong expertise in corporate law, including contract law, corporate structuring, and securities regulations. Exceptional negotiation and communication skills. Detail-oriented with a meticulous approach to legal research and analysis. Proven ability to provide strategic guidance and navigate complex legal landscapes. Professional Affiliations: Member of Montenegro Bar Association Contact Information: Email: ognjen.mirkovic124@gmail.com Phone: +382 68 787 089

Michael Liu offers consultations in English, Mandarin, or Cantonese. http://youtu.be/5v_6KO5599A Engineering expertise and hands-on design experience in: • Wireless Consumer Electronics • Advanced Embedded Systems • Converged Multimedia Systems and Services • Integrated Circuits (Analog, Mixed-Signal, Sensory) Action-oriented, results-focused high-technology executive with extensive engineering experience and a proven track record in wireless technology R&D and product launch. Numerous accomplishments in new product development, hardware/firmware/software engineering, and cross-functional-team program/project management. Strong expertise in product definition and massive experience in managing design, engineering, and manufacturing teams across international sites. Disruptive technical and analytical qualifications in combination with multicultural knowledge base, coherent team-building strategy, and acute business vision. Specialties: • Advanced Products and Technology R&D • Product Line Management and Program Management • Cost, Innovation, Schedule, and Sustainability • Global Product Portfolio and Business Development • Technical Writing and Publication (Published Author) For more details, visit: www.linkedin.com/in/mingliangliu

I am a seasoned and entrepreneurial professional with over 22 years of experience in global procurement and supply chain management within the food & beverage and textile/carpet industry. Throughout my career, I have successfully overseen a procurement spend exceeding $110 MM, achieving a remarkable productivity gain of over $7.0 MM across a 12-year period. My expertise lies in developing and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives that align with the specific needs of the business. I have effectively built and nurtured a preferred supplier base while establishing robust contracts. Through a thorough analysis of key cost drivers, industry trends, and best practices, I have been able to shape comprehensive sourcing strategies that drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness. One of my notable contributions has been enhancing the overall visibility of the productivity pipeline. I have redefined the way procurement influences budget setup, supplier selection, and commercial negotiations. By leading supplier performance assessments and ensuring contract compliance, I have consistently provided timely financial, service, and quality forecasts to relevant business leaders. My collaborative approach involves working closely with stakeholders to deeply understand functional needs, thereby ensuring that procurement maximizes business value. This holistic perspective has been instrumental in my ability to contribute significantly to the success of procurement operations and their positive impact on overall business objectives.

Over three decades of of experience, Multilingual International Business Exec & Enterpreneur, have established several Start-ups, successfully led SBUs, passionate about effective Customer Service systems, enthusiastic Public Speaker and Champion for Africa's Future. Brands I have worked with at distribution and retail level: NIKE, Polo Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Trussardi etc

Footwear & Apparel Industry Expert | Global Sourcing and Manufacturing Leader | ex-Nike, Keen, Quiksilver & New Balance

Quality Assurance professional with over 45 years experience that is dedicated to continuously improve the quality of processes, products and systems to exceed customer expectations. Let me help you with your processes and problems.

• Over 30 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry o Demonstrated record of accomplishment in developing manufacturing processes for clinical trial material & commercial supplies. o Experienced in authoring & reviewing CMC documents for regulatory submissions (6 launched products). o Detailed hands-on experience in technology-transfer and managing technical aspects of projects at contract manufacturing sites located around the world. • Strategic Thinker with Tactical Leadership Skills o Leadership role in setting strategic path & growth of GSK’s Bio-Pharmaceutical CMC Division. o Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary scientific & technical teams. o Proven ability to articulate a long-term vision and set strategic goals with the discipline and focus to implement tactical plans • Technical Expertise o Technically trained in cellular physiology and molecular biology with experience encompassing Drug Discovery and Development. o Thorough knowledge of various heterologous gene expression technologies and platforms ranging from coli to yeast to mammalian cells. o Experienced in all aspects of drug discovery, including target selection, assay design, HTS/UHTS, lead identification, SAR analysis and lead optimization. o Four issued patents + Over 25 peer reviewed published articles o Co-author of the A-mAb case study for the application of QbD principles & served on GSK’s committee assisting the advisory board for ICH-11 concept paper. GSK’s sponsor on industry consortia viz. BioPhorum and NIIMBL.

CEO / Owner of Electronic Nakachi Retail Stores in Mexico, Partner of MK Digital Direct, manufacturing light boxes to take pictures of jewelry and led lights for showcase for 12 years in San Diego CA, Partner at Fashion Signature for You, manufacturing out own brand of women clothes for the Mexican market with more than 150 employees. CEO at Outsorzia with a great database of factories in different markets to help small and medium American companies, entrepreneurs and startup contract manufacture, and outsourcing their product in Mexico.

Michael A. Nanni President / CEO Master Motion Studio 54 (jiashan greata furniture co ltd) • 2017 - Present: Master Motion Studio 54 President / CEO • Developed my own motion furniture line for the Top 100 retailers in the US, Asia, S. America, Mexico & Caribbean • Develop products from the concept stage through sampling and represent and sell these products at market • Work with fabric and leather manufacturers to secure the best material at the best price • Developed special motion line for millennials/younger populations for the US, Asia, S. America, Mexico & Caribbean • 2017 - 2019: Era Nouveau / Ennouvation International Consultant & Designer/Product Development • International Consultant designing products for the US market and working with factories across the world • Designed products from the design stage through completion for the US High Point Furniture Market • Work with fabric and leather manufactures to secure the best material at the best price • Designing products and tailoring to the Top 100 Retailers in the US, Europe, Asia, S. America, Mexico & Caribbean • 2011- 2017: Man Wah Holdings (Cheers) Vice President of Sales & Marketing • Developed & maintained a profitable sales territory of over $100 million to Man Wah Holdings as VP of Sales • Implemented online sales training and marketing procedures for top 100 retailers • Trained Chinese Customer Service Supervisors on how to lead their team of customer service representative in China • Traveled to China quarterly to work with customers, customer service, R&D, production and the IE department. • 2003 – 2011: Man Wah Holdings (Cheers) Territory Manager-Sales, Florida • Started with Man Wah Holdings at their first US market in Las Vegas and developed customer service procedures for other business areas, such as Parts Order Reports, Open Order Reports and Payment Reports • Built the Florida territory from zero to over $35 million in annual sales within 6 years • Developed an in depth 2-hour leather training seminar and provided ongoing training sessions for 100% of sales, warehouse and customer service personnel for City Furniture, El Dorado, Baers and Carls Furniture • Certified all of El Dorado’s sales associates labeled as “Leather Specialists” • Vendor of the Year for El Dorado from 2006 -2015. First time a leather manufacturer was ever given this award • Provided quarterly leather training sessions for all new sales associates at Baers Furniture • 2002 – 2003: Interline Italia Leather Territory Manager-Sales, Florida • Developed the Florida Territory from zero to over $3 million in sales in the first year • Built a contemporary leather training course for Kanes, Baers, Scan Design and other retailers in Florida • 2002 – 2011: ALF Contemporary Case Goods Territory Manager-Sales, Florida • Grew the Florida territory from $2 million to $8 million in sales in South Florida • Opened Room-to-Go, Scan Design, Baers Furniture, City Furniture and 15 independent contemporary retailers • Developed a 2-hour contemporary polyester wood training seminar for ALF Corporate Office and for US retailers including wood samples and developing an ALF factory training video • Traveled to Italy to work with customer service, R&D and the production department • Represented ALF at the Milan Market to work with US customers and developed US designs • 2002 – 2007: Kemp Enterprises Case Goods Territory Manager-Sales, Florida • Worked on Product Development for Rooms-to-Go, Haverty’s, City Furniture, El Dorado and Badcock • Assisted Executive VP of Marketing on product development with overseas factories • Worked with outside designers in Florida to tailor products specific for coastal customers • 2002 – 2006: Samuel Lawrence Case Goods Florida Territory Manager-Sales, Florida • Developed the Florida territory from 5 million to 18 million in 4 years • Named as City Furniture’s largest vendor in 2005 and 2006 • Vendor of the Year 2005 and 2006 City Furniture (First time award was ever presented) • Developed in depth 2 hour & 4-hour training seminar and trained 100% of sales, warehouse and customer service personnel for City Furniture, El Dorado, Baer’s and Carl’s Furniture. • 2000-2002: Morikami Park Elementary School, FL • Taught 3h Grade and 5rd Grade • Clinical Education Certified • FPMS Certified for Administration • Certified in the Preparing New Principals Program • 1999-2002: Margate Community School English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Teacher, Florida • Program Coordinator • Developed classroom strategies and small group instruction for ESOL classroom teachers • Worked on developing ESOL learning strategies for students who were illiterate in their primary language • 1996-1998: IKON Office Solutions, Florida • Executive Sales (Key Accounts) Downtown Miami District • Worked with Dade County School District on implementing and updating their current office paper flow • Analyzed company paper flow and recommended the appropriate integrated systems to improve their productivity • 1995-1996: American Union School / Food For the Poor, Haiti • Taught 3rd Grade and served as Director of Curriculum • Developed the Curriculum for Food For The Poor Orphanages in Haiti to teach English to children 5–10 years of age • Learned to speak Creole and taught in both English and Creole • 1993-1995: Ultra Tool and Plastics, New York • Director of Marketing and Advertising and Sales Manager • In charge of Key Accounts (General Motors, Saturn, Rubbermaid and other major accounts) • Developed Marketing Strategies and newspaper articles about our company innovations • Worked on product development from the tool and die stage through finished parts using CAD CAM • 1992-1993: Stovroff & Herman Real Estate, New York • Earned my Brokers Degree and was training manager for new sales associates • Opened multiple Satellite offices for the company • Worked with the owner of the company to strategize new markets to open new satellite office • Awarded “Rookie-of-the-Year” out of 26 offices • EDUCATION • Buffalo State College, NY Bachelors Degree: Applied Clinical Psychology (Magna Cum Laude) • Bachelors Degree: Education (Magna Cum Laude) • Florida Atlantic University Masters Degree / (MBA): Leadership (Suma Cum Laude) COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT • Ran a Toys-For-Tots program during the holiday season throughout all of our offices • Served as driver for the National Cancer Society for cancer patients in need to weekly chemotherapy treatments • Lector at Sunday Mass and prepared sandwiches for the homeless through St. Vincent DePaul • Coached 5th and 6th Grade basketball and was a youth soccer and football coach • Ran the “Adopt-A-Grandparent” program where we took children from summer camps to local nursing homes PERSONAL I am married and a proud father of 3 children. I focus on teaching my children a strong work ethic and involving them in community service. I come from a very close family and focus on keeping my children aware of their family roots and values by running an annual reunion for 200 family members and maintaining an in-depth family tree dating back to the 1700’s. I believe in working in an organization with that same closeness and compassion for each employee, while holding the employees to accountability and to the company values. I played competitive sports throughout my childhood and in college and learned the meaning of teamwork, leadership and setting goals for success. My innate sales skills combined with a background in Psychology, teaching, and leadership has helped me tailor training modules for companies as well as retailers. This unique skill set has also helped me to lead organizations and run multiple departments successfully. I believe all of my personal and professional attributes will help successfully guide and lead any team I am associated with.

Cosmetic Product Developer | Cosmetic Chemist | Regulatory Expert | 12 yrs of cosmetic industry experience | cosmetic formulation specialist | expert in cosmetic manufacturing, ingredients and branding

Hands-on results-oriented operations management consulting and project support for small to large manufacturers. My 25+ years of experience has mostly been in manufacturing job shop type environments dominated by high mix. Businesses I have been involved with have ranged from pre-revenue start-ups with a single product line to multi-billion dollar public companies involving tens of thousands of SKUs and very deep bills of materials. Industries I have worked in include aerospace, medical devices, software development, contract manufacturing, and other light manufacturing. I am particularly adept at making significant improvements in: -- production scheduling & shop floor control -- ERP optimization -- on-time performance -- lead time reduction -- capacity planning -- material planning -- inventory management -- efficiency enhancements -- ISO 9001 and ISO 14385 compliance Learn more at www.altemirconsulting.com

My name is Shane Bröesky and I am the CEO of InventIt!, färbe technik™ and COO of Drink E-Z™. I have been building businesses and thinking way outside of the box since I have been 15 years old. My businesses/products have been seen on NBC, The Today Show, BestBuy, WalMart, Digital Trends, National Geographic, TIME Magazine and more... Historically I have negotiated and obtained an Exclusive NASCAR license, sponsored 3 NASCAR drivers and have had one of my products chosen as their product of choice at Yahoo! Sports Radio. I currently coach start-ups through accelerator programs. My passion is taking an idea and bringing it to life in front of your eyes. With my team of designers, engineers, production managers, quality control personnel, and packaging experts, we product invention ideas and turn it into a reality. No matter the product you are developing, I have the connections and personal experience to give you the advice to take it to the next level. Everyday I help individuals and businesses succeed. My Areas of Expertise: Product Invention Development & Design Contract Manufacturing Prototyping Patent & IP Protection Entrepreneurial Coaching Start-up Consulting Business Problem Solving Licencing Negotiation Marketing When I started my first product, I almost lost $240,000 with my first shipment. Luckily I had someone to help me navigate through the issues, now I want to help you to make sure that you do not make the same mistakes I almost did. ​Developing a product invention is an art, manufacturing & sourcing takes skill, expertise and knowledge of a foreign landscape is a must. I have decades of experience in product invention development, let me and my resources help you in the areas where we excel and take the headache and fear of the unknown off your plate! If you are hiring someone that has not stepped foot into a factory, it is impossible for them to be able to see around the corner and pre plan for issues that may arise. Have an idea but just don't know where to start? Has prototyping or production gone sideways in Asia? Having communication issues with your suppliers? Have everything in line but would like a second opinion? ​Whether you would like just 1 hour of my time or many hours per week, a quick Skype consultation or use of my resources and employees on the ground in Asia, I are here to help I have been through it all! I speak English and Mandarin and spend an extensive amount of time in China. A 1 - 2 hour "Pick my Brain" consultation call could save you 3 - 6 months in delays and $10,000 - $500,000 in bad negotiations, incorrect molding, wrong materials, swapped parts, short ships and poor quality control. Take a look at my experience on LinkedIn or Twitter

Founder and CEO of PrideBites.com. Innovating manufacturing for customizable short-run production. Background in Accounting/Tax. Passionate about digital marketing, dogs, and giving back.

Engineering Designer, Automotive and Machinery Specialist, Solidworks 8+ years, Hands-on, prototype maker and entrepreneur

INSPIRE, MOTIVATE and TRANSCEND through PASSION, GRIT (Persistence), EMPATHY, HUMBLENESS, ETHICS & CREATIVITY. Innovative, technology-driven & focused on adding value. 15-years proven experience on Sales, Product Design, Manufacturing and Cost-Effective + Lead Time-Efficient + High-Quality Asia/India/Mexico Supply. - 3rd generation & Managing Director of www.castelplast.com.mx. - Ernst & Young's 'Entrepreneur of the Year' 2013 - Finalist. - Member of Singularity University's 1st Abundance360 online group (2015). - 4 registered patents in Mexico. - Worldwide customers: Huawei (CN), 3M (USA), Claro (America), Anixter (USA), Senko (JP), Texas Instruments (USA), DS Laboratories (USA), Open Space Network (Silicon Valley). - “Success to Significance” experiences. - 'Scale & Speed' focus + 21st Century Mindset. Entrepreneurial projects in: Telecom, Electronics Tattoo Removal, Micro-satellites, Sharing/Renting Economy, Healthcare, Mezcal & Cannabis. Languages - ENGLISH & SPANISH During our mentoring sessions, I will METHODICALLY: 1. Save you TIME, ENERGY & RESOURCES, 2. CHALLENGE & Test your ideas, 3. SHARE & BUILD a NETWORK of VALUABLE connections. As my MENTEE you will: LEARN FROM the epic failures, hard-fought lessons, and pivotal moments that reinforce vision of others (myself included, of course). How fast the world is changing today towards `The Singularity'? - "The speed of change is accelerating… and every aspect of how we live our lives will change in the next decade. Every industry will be transformed… and how we raise our kids, run our companies and lead our nations will change as well. Exponential change will help us digitize, dematerialize, demonetize and democratize access to energy, transportation, education, health, knowledge and communications." - Peter Diamandis "Help young people. Help small guys. Because small guys will be big. Young people will have the seeds you bury in their minds, and when they grow up, they will change the world." - Jack Ma

Lives in Shenzhen, China. Product Design, Development and Manufacturing Expert in China, Expert in Consumer Electronics (Audio, WiFi, IOT, connected products), Home Appliances and Domestic Appliances design, development and manufacturing. Expert in Product Design for Manufacturing, close connection to the Chinese manufacturers for the last 10 years.

Founder and SVP of multiple Fortune 500 companies, specializing in Supply Chain, Finance, Sales & Marketing and Operations. Jack of All Trades of sort!

Launching a food business doesn't have to be scary or a pain in the ass. I am a food industry consultant working with startups and fast growing companies. Full product commercialization assistance, operations streamlining and efficiencies, managing cash flow, navigating the FDA, and acing audits to grow your customer base. Installing a new line? Should you build out a production facility or co-manufacture? How do you manage cash-flow and support growing production needs? Terrified of your first SQF audit or being FDA compliant? I can guide you through these challenging processes. I come to the table with over 10 years of experience in the food industry from large CPGs to small fast (and, I mean fast) growing startups. My breadth of experience and proven success can help growing food companies reach that next level.