On Tuesday, May 15th, product design firm MAKO Design + Invent will be attending the Western Entrepreneur Connector Event and Showcase which will connect entrepreneurs in Toronto with Kevin Mako, founder of MAKO and other industry leaders.
Product design firm MAKO Design + Invent has always been committed to helping startups and entrepreneurs, and Kevin Mako is excited to discuss the keys to success for startups at this event. Up and coming businesses, such as Propel – Western’s startup accelerator – will be present, as well as other industry leaders and entrepreneurs.
About Kevin
Kevin Mako attended the Richard Ivey School of Business and incorporated product design firm, MAKO at just 22 years old. After graduating as class president with a specialization in entrepreneurship, Kevin continued his education at the University of Hong Kong, studying manufacturing and supply chain management.
As a strong believer in developing an entrepreneurial spirit, MAKO has partnered with Ryerson’s DMZ, supports Western’s Propel, and is committed to youth innovation through the MAKO Student Innovation Award. Kevin also personally finances and invests in small businesses and startups and is excited to be joining Western students for this showcase.
About the Startups
Businesses that will be showcased at the event include:
The event will be taking place at the University of Toronto!
About: MAKO Design + Invent is the original firm providing world-class consumer product development services tailored to startups, small manufacturers, and inventors. Simply put, we are the leading one-stop-shop for developing your physical product from idea to store shelves, all in a high-quality, cost-effective, and timely manner. We operate as one powerhouse 30-person product design team spread across 4 offices to serve you (Austin, Miami, San Francisco, & Toronto). We have full-stack in-house industrial design, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, patent referral, prototyping, and manufacturing services. To assist our startup and inventor clients, in addition to above, we help with business strategy, product strategy, marketing, and sales/distribution for all consumer product categories. Also, our founder Kevin Mako hosts The Product Startup Podcast, the industry's leading hardware podcast. Check it out for tips, interviews, and best practices for hardware startups, inventors, and product developers. Click HERE to learn more about MAKO Design + Invent!
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