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- $95 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (17 jobs)
I’m a seasoned Product Development Manager comfortable driving the product to market life-cycle creation process. Passion for creating new, innovative & technical apparel products. Whether you need help with business strategy/assortment, new product concept, product process, building physical samples, or streamlining sustainable practices - I can help achieve your product goals. -Strategic business/product vision, product road maps, development timelines, team-building, resource allocations. -Product development process, product documentation, fit process & approvals, proto-typing reviews & comments management, quality assurance, field-testing plans for purpose built products, technical construction expertise, raw materials sourcing, domestic & overseas factory management. -Network of highly skilled outdoor technical people - design, pattern & factory resources that can be tapped per project. -Adobe Illustrator, Excel, PLMNew Product Innovation
Sustainable DesignSustainable ProductInnovation StrategyProduct LaunchClothingTechnical Project ManagementTechnical DesignProduct ConceptFashion & ApparelSustainabilityInternational DevelopmentProject ManagementProduct ManagementProduct Development - $60 hourly
- 4.7/5
- (26 jobs)
Exceptionally focused and skilled with an outstanding customer satisfaction and safely record. Knowledge in industrial chemical process with emphasis on new materials as well as their applications.New Product Innovation
Polymer ScienceManufacturing & StorageMaterials CharacterizationTextileQuality ControlReverse EngineeringPolymer EngineeringChemical EngineeringCosmeticsProduct DevelopmentChemical SynthesisChemical AnalysisProduct Formulation - $150 hourly
- 4.6/5
- (4 jobs)
I'm a FINANCE PRO and entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience in FINANCIAL MODELS AND BUSINESS PLANS. With a background in investment banking, capital markets, and management consulting, I have deep expertise in: ADVANCED EXCEL MODELS, professional and polished POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS, pitch decks, and more. I also have a history of success in MARKETING AND CORPORATE STRATEGY projects. I've really done it all! More recently, I've been working as a FRACTIONAL CFO, creating and overseeing company financials, corporate accounting and reporting tools (including QBO), business models, and revenue forecasts. I have an MBA from UC Berkeley, and a BS in Business from The Wharton School, and I've worked on Wall Street and in Silicon Valley. MY AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Financial Models, Revenue Models Business Plans Corporate Strategy Marketing Strategy Product Marketing Product Monetization Strategic Branding Business Optimization MY SIGNATURE SKILLS: Start-Up CFO, Fractional CFO Business Cases Total Addressable Market (TAM) Assessments Market and Competitive Research Data Analysis Product Roadmaps Go-to-Market (GTM) Frameworks Customer Use Cases Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Financial Forecasting ROI Performance Tracking Equity Valuation Corporate Finance Operational / Organizational Efficiency ImprovementNew Product Innovation
Pricing Strategy ConsultingData AnalysisFinancial PlanningBusiness Planning & StrategyStartup ConsultingEducationalBudget ManagementBusiness ValuationBusiness ModelingProgram CurriculumMarketing StrategyBusiness OperationsFinance & AccountingBusiness Analysis - $80 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (23 jobs)
Hola! My name is Tanya and I am a Food Scientist who specializes in product development. Food is not only a job for me, it's a passion and an experience. I'm always looking to refine my palate through food adventures. My skills include product development, culinary, product innovation, food processing, nutrition, formulation, research and development, CPG, recipe development, ingredient sourcing, cost analysis, and blog content/writing. Vegan, Plant Based, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, High Protein...I have produced items that hit these major trends but can expand my creations to foods outside these categories. I can do fresh and shelf stable items. I am well versed with preservatives both natural/clean label and synthetic. The products I've created have sold in major retailers such as Costco, Walmart, and Kroger supermarkets. I also have access to a database of ingredient suppliers. I openly accept all food categories! The products I've created but I am not limited to: - Breakfast: toaster pastries, dry blend oatmeal, almond butter baked bars, fig bars, protein bars, cereal, overnight oats, cookies - Snacks: gummy candy, dehydrated and freeze-dried fruits and vegetables, PB&J, superfood nut butter, spicy jelly, bone broth - Condiments: hot sauce, curry sauce, dressing - Frozen: smoothie ice pops - Beverages: lemonade, soda - Instant powdered products: coffee alternatives, coffee, medicinal powder beverages, boba tea, creamer, juice cleanse - Other: energy spray, seaweed gel, pickled veggies Current CPG products on the market that I created: - Squoze Craft Beverages - getsquoze.com - Sky Boba - skyboba.com - Miss Peppa's - misspeppasjam.com - Capow Curry - capowcurry.com - Luv Maman - luvmaman.com - Chico - drinkchico.com - Earnest Eats - earnesteats.comNew Product Innovation
Food & BeverageOrganic & Natural StyleNutritionCookingRecipe WritingRecipe DevelopmentBakingBlog WritingChemistryProduct FormulationResearch & DevelopmentProduct Development - $40 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (4 jobs)
* Highly-skilled in project and administrative management * Highly-experienced in academic curricula development * Copy writer, editor, academic writer, and proofreader * Deep experiential history within the entrepreneurial category * Extensive consumer product sales and marketing skills * Innovator in consumer products: trademarking, patenting, production skillsNew Product Innovation
Academic ResearchBusiness CoachingMarketing StrategyAcademic TextbookBusiness InnovationAcademic Content DevelopmentBranding & MarketingBusiness DevelopmentAcademic EditingBusiness Applications DevelopmentAcademic ProofreadingEditing & Proofreading - $168 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (2 jobs)
New Product Commercialization, Portfolio, & Program Management Expert * Seasoned operator in both fast moving, highly matrixed, multinational consumer product companies and small less structured "everyone wears multiple hats" start-ups. * Knowledge and experience in Total Productive Management, Lean Six-Sigma, Lean Product Development, Stage-Gate processes, Agile, Scrum, and traditional Project Management methodologies. * A decades long track record of developing, scaling, and commercializing complex new products on quality, on time, and on budget. * Experienced in managing organizational change across countries and cultures to turn around broken work processes, creating lasting change and sustained results. * Demonstrated successful leadership of process, product, and package development; project management, and innovation process governance (Stage-Gate, etc.)New Product Innovation
Agile Project ManagementProject Management ProfessionalContract ManufacturingCommercializationPackaging DesignFood ScienceFood PackagingFood EngineeringProcess DevelopmentProduct DevelopmentScrumContinuous ImprovementFood & Beverage - $110 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (3 jobs)
Thank you for looking at my profile. I help small to mid-sized companies, start-ups and inventors design, develop and commercialize physical product ideas. I can help you with something as complex as the full product creation lifecycle - initial product idea through to shipping manufactured product - or something as small as a simple part design in SolidWorks, or anything in between. As an all-around "product person" - part industrial design, mechanical designer, product manager, creative thinker and more - I've got wide and deep experience in creating and manufacturing product in different industries, including cycling, protective goods, motocross/action sports, head mounted wearables and EV chargers, and for global companies like Specialized Bicycles, Easton/Bell Sports (Bell Helmets, Blackburn, Vistalite, Rhode Gear and Hydrapak), Fox Racing, POD Active, Vufine, ChargePoint and more. Reach out to discuss your ideas and how we can collaborate! I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Brendan Keywords: Sporting Goods Industry, Cycling Industry, Bicycle Accessories, Bicycle Saddles, Motocross Industry, Protective Goods, Knee Braces, Consumer Electronics, Helmets, Helmet Design and Development, Wearables, Electronics Integration, Design for Manufacturing, Product Development, Full Product Design and Development Cycle, Overseas and Domestic Manufacturers, Industrial Design, Mechanical Design, Sketching, Packaging, Design Strategy, Design Management, Concept Development, Rapid Prototyping, Hand Built Prototypes, Photorealistic Renderings, Photorealistic Animations, Technical Illustration, Technical Animations, Patents, Patent Ideas, Patent Preparation, Innovation, Electric Vehicles, EVSE, EV Charging, EV Chargers, SolidWorks, KeyShot, Cinema 4D, Adobe CC, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Start-ups, Start-up Consulting, Wearable Computing,New Product Innovation
3D Product AnimationRapid PrototypingCommercializationProblem SolvingCreative StrategyMechanical Design3D Product RenderingDesign ConceptSurface ModelingAdobe Creative CloudKeyShotSolidWorksIndustrial & Product Design ConsultationIndustrial Design - $75 hourly
- 4.7/5
- (4 jobs)
KDE Systems, LLC. - Martin Kuetzing Extensive experience with New Product Introduction through obsolescence on high-tech commercial and industrial products including product extensions, failure analysis and international manufacturing. BSME, Mechanical Engineering; 35 year work experience CAD Design & Analysis, within the Creo (PTC), Solidworks, AutoCAD, Simulation, Altium, Keyshot I support short- and medium-term projects, concepting, 3D Visualization, Mfg Planning.New Product Innovation
Machine DesignCreo ParametricMechanical DesignProduct DesignMechanical EngineeringCADFinite Element AnalysisSolidWorks3D Modeling - $75 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
🌟 Welcome to My Profile! 🌟 With over two decades of expertise in Business Development, Innovation Consulting, Partner Management, and Digital Strategy, I have dedicated my career to helping startups and established companies thrive in dynamic markets. My journey has taken me through esteemed organizations such as IBM Global Services and The Walt Disney Company, and I've had the privilege of advising the UCLA VC Fund, among other notable achievements. What I Bring to Your Table: - Strategic Business Planning & Execution: Crafting and implementing business strategies that drive growth and innovation. - Project & Program Management: Overseeing projects from conception to completion, ensuring they meet your business objectives. - Channel Sales Management & Partner Development: Building and nurturing partnerships to foster sales and market expansion. My Approach: I dive deep into understanding your company and customer challenges. My goal is to design products, services, and innovative technology solutions that not only solve immediate problems but also secure a defensible position in the market. Who I Serve: I am passionate about working with startups, early-stage, and established companies that are seeking to navigate the complexities of digital transformation and market positioning. Why Me? With 20+ years of experience, including roles with IBM Global Services, The Walt Disney Company, as an advisor to the UCLA VC Fund, and consultant to over 15 startups, I bring a unique blend of strategic insight, hands-on experience, and a keen understanding of the tech landscape. My passion for technology and innovation drives me to help companies create and innovate, adapting to shifts in the global market with creative yet disciplined thinking and leadership. Let's Innovate Together: If you're looking for a consultant who is not just a thinker but a doer; someone who is as passionate about your company's success as you are and is ready to tackle the challenges that keep you up at night, let's connect. I'm here to bring your next big idea to life or to help steer your company through its next phase of growth. Together, we can achieve the extraordinary.New Product Innovation
AI Content CreationAI ConsultingJobs-To-Be-Done FrameworkBusiness ConsultingLean StartupStartup ConsultingDigital TransformationInnovation StrategyStrategyStrategic PlanningBusinessProduct DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentSales & Marketing - $120 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I am an AI Entrepreneur, Practitioner and experienced Director Of Product Management, Technology, Strategy & Operations with a demonstrated history of working in AI & digital product development as well as in IT services, with focus in building products and teams involving cutting-edge technologies. Strong techno-managerial professional and alumnus of UC Berkeley Haas School of Business. My expertise in product and program management is grounded in a solid track record of leading digital initiatives and establishing best practices in AI application. At the helm of CARAIO Technologies, my journey as Founder & CEO has been marked by spearheading innovative AI solutions in the MedTech sphere. Our incubation at Berkeley SkyDeck stands testament to our commitment to excellence and potential for impact, as we were a standout among over 1500 global startups. At CARAIO, the team and I are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of medical diagnostics through AI, while ensuring strategic planning and adoption remain at the forefront of technological advancement. Our focus on building robust AI products reflects a synergy of cutting-edge technology and strategic foresight, underscoring a mission to empower healthcare with AI.New Product Innovation
Startup CompanyLean StartupCustomer DiscoveryTeam ManagementTeam BuildingPre-SalesSolution ArchitectureSolution Architecture ConsultationProgram ManagementQuality AssuranceArtificial IntelligenceScrumProduct ManagementProduct Backlog - $145 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I am an accomplished executive with over two decades of experience leading global strategy, operations, and transformational programs across Fortune 500 technology companies. My background spans roles at ServiceNow, Cisco, and Oracle, where I have consistently delivered business growth, operational excellence, and scalable go-to-market (GTM) strategies. I am excited about the opportunity to bring my expertise in driving organizational effectiveness and innovation to your team. In my latest role as Senior Director and Chief of Staff, Global Operations at ServiceNow, I have led the strategic transformation of a sub-50-person domestic team into a 550+ member global operations powerhouse. My efforts resulted in scaling a $90M OPEX organization, launching high-impact subscription models, and generating over half a billion dollars in recurring revenue. I have a proven ability to align cross-functional teams around business goals, create data-driven operational plans, and lead complex go-to-market initiatives with precision and agility. Prior to ServiceNow, I spent over 18 years at Cisco in roles spanning strategy, planning, customer experience, and product marketing. I have led initiatives resulting in multi-billion-dollar revenue opportunities, achieved consistent cost savings and margin improvements, and implemented scalable programs that enhanced both internal efficiency and customer success outcomes. My educational background includes an MBA in Accounting and Finance from San José State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from BIT Sindri, India. I have also pursued executive education at MIT and Stanford University, further reinforcing my commitment to continuous learning and innovation. I am seeking a leadership opportunity where I can leverage my breadth of experience to drive strategic transformation, foster innovation, and deliver sustainable business impact. I welcome the chance to connect and discuss how my background aligns with your organization’s goals. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, MantoshNew Product Innovation
Management ConsultingAnalytical PresentationFinancial PlanningFinancial AnalysisSales EnablementBusiness OperationsGrowth StrategyStrategic PlanningProgram ManagementProject DeliveryProject BudgetBudget ProposalBudget PlanningBudget Management - $200 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I specialize in helping startups and early-stage ventures refine their strategy, validate product-market fit, and build sustainable growth models. With 15+ years of experience in innovation consulting, social impact ventures, and travel tech, I guide founders through key challenges—whether it’s refining a business idea, securing early customers, or scaling efficiently. How I Can Help You: ✅ Customer Insight & Discovery: I help you deeply understand your target customers, uncover pain points, and validate demand through structured research and testing. ✅ Business Model & Product-Market Fit: Clarify your vision, refine your business model, and validate product-market fit with real-world insights. ✅ Founder Coaching & Strategy Sessions: Whether you're a first-time entrepreneur or pivoting an existing business, I provide 1:1 guidance on decision-making, growth strategies, and overcoming roadblocks. ✅ Early-Stage Experimentation & MVP Development: Test and refine your idea through rapid experimentation, lean methodologies, and structured iteration. ✅ Customer Acquisition & Growth: From go-to-market strategies to scaling customer acquisition, I provide frameworks to help you grow efficiently. ✅ Investor & Grant Readiness: I assist with pitch decks, business storytelling, and positioning your business for investors or social impact grants. I’ve worked with startups, social enterprises, and corporate innovators, helping them move from uncertainty to clarity with actionable, data-driven insights. If you’re looking for a strategic partner to fuel your growth, let’s connect!New Product Innovation
Analytical PresentationTravel AdviceTravel ItineraryTravel & HospitalityBusiness InnovationCustomer DiscoveryProduct DiscoveryDesign & Usability ResearchProduct ConceptBusiness CoachingInnovation Strategy - $50 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Seasoned supply chain and program management leader with a proven track record of over 20 years in global supply chain, manufacturing operations, and logistics. A strategic thinker and skilled entrepreneur, adept at driving success through innovative initiatives and operational excellence. Recognized for exceptional leadership qualities and proficiency in both tactical and strategic sourcing, procurement, and program management activities across the product lifecycle. Experienced in managing diverse teams, prioritizing tasks, and meeting ambitious timelines in dynamic environments. Proficient in navigating multicultural and global settings to deliver impactful outcomes that enhance organizational performance and profitability. Managed and collaborated with first and second-tier contract manufacturers in Mexico, China, and Taiwan, leveraging a broad network presence in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Professional Certifications: Institution for Supply Management (ISM), CPM Next Level purchasing, SPSM APICS -CPIM Completed 2 modules Project Management Institute, PMP Supply Chain Analytics Specialization Google - Data Analytics in progress Lean Six Sigma Green in progressNew Product Innovation
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