- Co-founded an NYC-based startup that developed a network of connected, small-footprint vending kiosks (Hoplite Hubs) that dispense, reaccept, and recharge rentable battery packs for on-demand smartphone charging.
- Bootstrapped two generations of the product into the market, with the first targeting bars and restaurants in the greater New York City area and the second targeting large entertainment, retail, and sports venues.
- Set overall business strategies, visions, and goals, and guided the company toward their execution.
- Led the capital raising efforts resulting in $1.1 million in total, including funding from a prominent early-stage Japanese VC; activities comprised investor outreach, materials production, managing due diligence, and negotiating investment terms.
- Conducted all corporate and administrative duties including accounting and treasury activities, financial forecasting and budgeting, payment processing compliance, tax preparation, contract and agreement drafting, and HR and payroll functions.
- Headed electrical engineering and software development (system architecture design, control circuitry and firmware, APIs for real-time communication, SDK integration, customization of payment software, and programming the consumer-facing UI).
- Participated in the manufacturing and assembly processes, focusing on component selection and bill of materials management, procurement of electronic parts subsystems, custom wire and cable assembly fabrication, and final integration and testing.
- Ran all sales, marketing and branding, and other business development activities, including developing sales strategies, handling the company’s website, producing marketing materials, and collaborating with third-party marketing and PR agencies.
- Managed the company’s daily operations, which involve network monitoring, asset tracking, technical troubleshooting, and customer and client support.
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