Don Metzger

Summary

Global business executive with two decades of experience building technology companies for mobile touch technology, graphic systems, semiconductor design, and healthcare ventures for growth markets. Create highest impact in the product development cycle and industrial design element allowing for the ability to connect with the consumer and bring successful products with technology to market. Professional acumen has focused on marketing, distribution, and technical integration. Builder of technology brands through high-revenue sales, developing marketing teams on a global scale, and cultivating technology partnerships within Europe, Asia, India, and the U.S. Proactive in achieving revenue growth, technology optimization, fiscal goals, and market development through IPO execution and product introductions. Thrive on the human connection with companies, clients, and partners who have an end-user or consumer focus. Committed to delivering product launches on-time, achieving distribution targets, and establishing profitable cradle-to-grave product development cycles. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: ► Inventor and patent holder for universal remote controller for TV applications, representing involvement with nascent technologies that have been integrated into the marketplace on a global scale. ► Built nanotechnology manufacturer into a world-class operation and introducing waterproof solutions to multiple sectors with 12 global production locations and for top global companies. ► Co-founder and CEO for mobile touch technology product. Funded first 7 months of operations, built team, opened first convertible round of funding, brought 9 of 11 investors onboard to secure design wins, and established varying market sectors. ► Solid financial acumen as an angel investor and leading investment rounds for early stage companies in technology-to-consumer markets. Serve as advisor to boards, executives, investors, and start-up incubators.