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Dorian (Ferlauto) Kuperman

Email: djkuperman@gmail.com | Website: dorianjayne | Phone: 510.570.6201

Vision | Design Research | Product Development 

Business Management | Creative Direction | Manufacturing

Professional Experience

BriteHub | Founder & CEO
2012-2020, Oakland, CA.

 

 

  • Pioneered a cloud-based design and engineering collaboration platform, scaling to over 10,000 customers.

  • Spearheaded the company's growth, overseeing engineering, design, customer acquisition, and sales.

  • Cultivated strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Autodesk and the U.S. Department of Commerce.

  • Successfully navigated the startup landscape, raising $2.5M in capital.

Techstars Boulder
Summer 2013, Boulder CO.

 

  • Excelled in a prestigious technology accelerator, gaining invaluable mentorship and business insights.

  • Demonstrated exceptional leadership in capital raising and building an influential advisory team.

  • Collaborated closely with global engineers and innovative teams across various tech sectors, fostering a multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving and technological advancement.

madelife | Head of Operations
2011-2013, Boulder CO.

  • Co-founded the venture, infusing it with a visionary approach that melded art, design, and technology,

      creating a unique retail and creative experience.

  • Pioneered innovative art and design showcases, driving community engagement and establishing madelife

      as a hub for creative collaboration and expression.

  • Managed a dynamic team of 25, leading creative design and sales in a new retail venture.

  • Implemented advanced inventory and POS systems, enhancing operational efficiency.

Modlivin' Inc. |General Manager
2008-2011, Denver CO.

 

 

  • Gained profound historical knowledge and appreciation of design styles, immersed in 10,000 square feet

      of modern, mid-century modern, and Art Deco art, furniture, and decorative designs.

  • Cultivated expertise in identifying and appreciating the nuances of various design movements, contributing

      to sophisticated showroom curation and informed customer consultations.

  • Represented the brand at major industry events, including the ICFF, in 2010 and 2011.

Education

Board Position & Workforce Development:

  • Alameda County California Workforce Investment Board 2017-2018, Hayward CA.

  • The San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Civic Innovation & Economic and Workforce Development Team | 2015-2016, San Francisco, CA.

University of Denver

  • BA Political Science and International Studies, 2010.

Featured In:

Presentations:

  • Makers Faire New York (2013)

  • Maker Con San Francisco (2015)

  • Autodesk University (2015)

  • Frost & Sullivan’s Manufacturing Leadership Summit (2016)

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