
dorian jayne kuperman

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.
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Pioneered a cloud-based design and engineering collaboration platform, scaling to over 10,000 customers.
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Spearheaded the company's growth, overseeing engineering, design, customer acquisition, and sales.
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Cultivated strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Autodesk and the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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Successfully navigated the startup landscape, raising $2.5M in capital.
Techstars Boulder
Summer 2013, Boulder CO.
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Excelled in a prestigious technology accelerator, gaining invaluable mentorship and business insights.
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Demonstrated exceptional leadership in capital raising and building an influential advisory team.
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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.
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Co-founded the venture, infusing it with a visionary approach that melded art, design, and technology,
creating a unique retail and creative experience.
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Pioneered innovative art and design showcases, driving community engagement and establishing madelife
as a hub for creative collaboration and expression.
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Managed a dynamic team of 25, leading creative design and sales in a new retail venture.
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Implemented advanced inventory and POS systems, enhancing operational efficiency.
Modlivin' Inc. |General Manager
2008-2011, Denver CO.
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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.
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Cultivated expertise in identifying and appreciating the nuances of various design movements, contributing
to sophisticated showroom curation and informed customer consultations.
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Represented the brand at major industry events, including the ICFF, in 2010 and 2011.
Education
Board Position & Workforce Development:
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Alameda County California Workforce Investment Board | 2017-2018, Hayward CA.
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The San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Civic Innovation & Economic and Workforce Development Team | 2015-2016, San Francisco, CA.
University of Denver
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BA Political Science and International Studies, 2010.
Featured In:
“Here’s What’s Cooking in a Few of the Country’s Hottest Design Incubators,” dwell.com (2016)
“Craft giant Etsy invites manufacturers to the party,” CW Company Week (2015)
“13 Women in Business to Bet On,” Newsweek Magazine (2014)
“Boulder – founded Elihuu positions for national expansion,” built -in CO (2014)
“16 Women You Need to Know About (Who Founded Hardware/Software Startups),” Medium.com (2014)
“Nominate Female Founder and Leader Success for Our 2013 List.” Switch (2013)
“Small-Shop Hiring Fueled by 3-D Printers to iPhone Tools,” bloomberg.com (2013)
Presentations:
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Makers Faire New York (2013)
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Maker Con San Francisco (2015)
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Autodesk University (2015)
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Frost & Sullivan’s Manufacturing Leadership Summit (2016)