Innovation
A History of Game-Changing Innovation
Mr. Federas seeks senior level executive engagements (full-time or contract) in start-up and turnaround situations that involve Operations streamlining, new business development, marketing overhaul, sales ramp-ups, or new product development. If there is something you need help with, I can show you how to get it done. Here is a small slice of my past achievements:
Cleantech Open
After serving two years as a financial generalist and specialist mentor to start-up companies in the Cleantech field, Gint was appointed Co-Chair of the Mentor program for the Cleantech Open in the Western Region. Mr. Federas will be responsible for recruiting and managing nearly 300 mentors and pairing them with 100 clean tech companies expected for the 2012 competition.
The Cleantech Open is a non profit organization dedicated to finding, funding, and fostering the most successful clean tech startups on the planet. Since its inception in 2006, nearly 400 promising teams have availed themselves of the Cleantech Open’s one-of-a-kind hands-on workforce development, nurturing, and funding programs, with impressive results:
- Cleantech Open Alumni have raised over $280M in private capital,
- 80% remain economically viable today, and
- More than 2,000 new clean technology jobs have been created.
Handheld, Battery Powered Blood Analyzer
Quantitative blood analysis results for eight (8) analytes in under one minute, sent wirelessly to Emergency Department or EMR. Includes ultra low power processor for long battery life, high signal to noise discrimination for quantitative diagnostic analysis. Customized-off-the-shelf (COTS) components coupled with smartcard printing technology reduced manufacturing costs 90% for both the device and disposables, simultaneously increasing reliability to six sigma level.
Blood Separation Method
Discoveries included a proprietary plasma treatment to change hydrophobic polymers into hydrophilic surfaces that employed proprietary nanostructures to channel clear plasma away from red blood cells.
Fully-Automated Sand Bagging Machine
U.S. and International Patents Pending
This sand bagging machine can be towed to any site behind a standard pickup truck. It makes and fills sandbags, dropping them off the rear conveyor, replacing dozens of workers manually filling and carrying bags to where they are needed. Currently seeking licensing partners.
"Mr. Sandman" rendering
Prototype shown prior to addition of bags, motors, and controls
Reckitt Benckiser Easy Mop (US Brand: Lysol)
Reckitt Benckiser Easy Mop
Private Label Minute Mop
Responsible for all Business Development, opening new relationships with Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Target, and CVS stores. Contributed to product design and technical features. Designed packaging, marketing collaterals, orchestrated multi-million dollar media buys in multiple markets, set pricing, and negotiated placement. Retailer Sell sheet
Private Label Minute Mop
2002 Medical Device Excellence Gold Award
Invisalign products
Multiple EV owner
My transformation from oil importer to electron exporter is almost complete. In 2011, we replaced a 13mpg Sequoia with a 26mpg Lexus hybrid, and replaced a 16mpg Mercedes with a 50mpg Prius, that has further been replaced by an all electric Nissan Leaf in 2012. Now both the Ranger and Leaf suck amps rather than [...]
Steve Jobs on Creativity
Steve Jobs defined and guided Apple to become one of the world’s most successful and influential technology companies. Among his many attributes, in addition to being a thought leader, was the ability to dispense inspirational and forward looking public statements. When it comes to innovation, design and creativity, Jobs has shared some lasting quotes that [...]