Continuing our series of bi-weekly chats with industry experts and makers. This is the 2nd program in this series to offer an opportunity for members to come meet with others who are working in a similar industry, learn from, ask questions, and make some new connections! Alc and non-all beverages provided, and the discussion is facilitated by our Development Manager to keep things flowing smoothly.

Maker Series: Product Design vs. Product Marketing leans on the experience and expertise of James Friedrich, a Senior Merchant at MEC and the brains behind VenturingUp. Peek behind the curtain of more than 5,000 products to discover the secrets to explosive growth, and save yourself years of trial and error. Imagine gaining wisdom from some of the top companies in the outdoor industry that have successfully transitioned from struggling to thriving.

In this presentation James will share practical insights on how you can do just that, with insights gleaned from years working with thousands of products and hundreds of companies. As a Product Consultant, James specializes in helping businesses unlock remarkable growth. As a Senior Merchant for MEC, he oversees a $60M product portfolio, collaborating with some of the outdoor industry's major brands. But before all that, James was an engineer and startup founder. His primary goal is to offer entrepreneurs the guidance and support he wished he had many years ago.

Please RSVP via the Eventbrite link here.