Colton Kaplan

Headline

Venture Scout

Stealth

Founder

Founder Social Club

Coyax

COO and Advisor

Walmart

• Selected by senior leadership to provide network strategy, improving process prioritization through 5s warehouse layout yielding $539k cost savings and decrease in safety incidents by 30%
• Created inventory tracker for 1P and 3P freight to be systematically visible in receiving process improving on-time delivery by 10%, increasing efficiency, and exceeding customer expectations
• Utilized domain expertise identifying bottlenecks, internal stakeholders implementing process increasing 3rd party vendor service level agreement compliance, saving $500k in rework labor across network
• Mentored and coached 20+ associates fostering professional growth by conducting interviews, hiring, and training associates resulting in 90% reduction in problem pallets and best department across supply chain 
• Partnered with 5 product teams suggesting feature enhancements and bug fixes for 6 different software platforms through JIRA dashboards resulting in reduced waste, optimized efficiency, and 50k in savings

Next-Gen Inbound Manager

MastersCV

• Developed UI/UX interface and integrated software automating and optimizing efficiency for the customer
• Created process flow and built product roadmap launching 5 products in six months increasing revenue by 50%
• Identified pain points of target market, conducted market research and launched MVP going from 0 to 1
• Implemented agile and scrum methodologies executing sprints resulting in 30% response rate for outreach
• Prioritizing tasks of managing CRM, sales cycle, product marketing, and product and business development
• Executed data-driven analysis of competitor landscape resulting in iterating pricing models and monetization strategies

Founder and Product Manager

Net Impact Purdue

President

• Learned SQL, VBA, Teradata, and macros creating tools identifying item setup issues improving vendor compliance, and reducing net loss for an estimated savings of 2.5 million dollars network-wide
• Identified root causes working with software, QA, product, continuous improvement managers, inbound department leaders, and senior leadership increasing quality for customers reducing DPM in inbound freight
• Created feedback loop developing supply chain visibility for 95 departments in Fortune 1 company to merchandising teams identifying item set up issues for vendors and specific UPC information decreasing shrink
• Implemented feature requests for cycle count, general adjustments, and gross inventory adjustment reasons resulting in aided visibility regarding associates adjusting out inventory improving quality metrics

Supply Chain MBA Intern

Reef Kitchens

•	Monitored daily, weekly, and monthly inventories accurately forecasting supplies needed for upcoming shifts based on sales from previous days
•	Trained line cooks, assistant managers, and general managers on all policies, procedures, and brands executed resulting in personal and professional career growth
•	Scheduled staff to optimize peak times and reduce labor during slow periods; delegated responsibilities to hold each other accountable creating a team-oriented environment

General Manager

•	Developed par sheets to maximize profitability, reduce waste, and minimize excess ordering of products; available for all employee use, increased morale
•	Recruited more business by distributing marketing materials to local establishments resulting in more sales

Assistant Manager

Host of Change with Colton🎙 Podcast | Operations | Strategy | Lean Six Sigma | Supply Chain | Eliminating loneliness on the founder journey | Growing Founder Social Club Community

I am an accomplished supply chain professional and entrepreneur with a passion for growth and improvement.

Host the “Change with Colton” podcast, where my mission is to inspire founders to overcome adversity, gain confidence, and reach their unlimited potential.

Recently launched KindLabz which is the all-in-one supply chain for creators. We help build social impact brands that are sustainable. We are taking on all 17 sustainable development goals and giving back to the communities in need.

I helped Walmart eCommerce successfully launch the first two next-gen automated fulfillment centers. I am SME in inbound operations. I mentor leaders to help them grow in their careers professionally.

I focus on Supply Chain Management, Product Development, Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Engineering, Product Marketing, Software Development, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Sales Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), E-Commerce, Finance, Digital Marketing, Agile Methodologies, and Scrum.

With a goal-oriented mindset and a knack for problem-solving, I implement lean strategies to increase efficiency and reduce waste. 

I have a strong track record of working with cross-functional teams and leveraging data analytics to drive insightful decisions. I positively impact the world through entrepreneurship and product management.

In my free time, I enjoy reading, listening to podcasts, spending time with my wife, and playing with my Shih Tzu Mila.

Welcome to another Founder Social Minute.

Today we are joined by Sneh Dhruv, Founder and CEO of Trillboards.

TrillBoards helps people turn idle screens into a new source of income.

Through Founder Social Minute, I share stories of founders in the community who are collaborating, creating value, and helping each other move forward.

Excited to continue featuring more founders who are shaping the future of entrepreneurship.

Founder Social Club

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Podcast Host 🎙️| Founder Social Club | Eliminating loneliness for founders

Today I released the first episode of the Founder Social Club Podcast.

I started this to create a space where founders can learn from each other. Real stories, real challenges, and the decisions that shape the journey. 

Conversations about product, growth, hiring, fundraising, failures, and what it actually takes to build something meaningful.

Episode 1 is with Saurabh Misra, the founder of Codeflash. We talk about the future of coding, building from zero, founder market fit, and how AI is changing engineering.

This is day one. More conversations are coming soon.

You can listen here:

🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gN-jrNDX

 ▶️ YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gnn-Ycdc

Thank you for being part of this community.

#FounderSocialClub #Podcast

Welcome to another Founder Social Minute.

Today we are joined by Maureen Lepatan, Founder & CEO of Strathwell Inc

Strathwell Inc turns untapped spaces & services into unforgettable events.

Founder Social Club

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Hosted the second edition of the AI Startup Job Fair a few weeks ago with manny duenas!

It was a strong turnout with many talented people in the room.

Meet Daniel Elfving

Daniel has experience in customer success and a strong passion for blockchain, crypto, AI, and cybersecurity. He is now looking for his next role in these industries and is exploring where he can make the strongest impact.

We recorded a short Founder Social Club Spotlight to highlight his background and his experience at the event.

Sharing it here. If your team is hiring in these fields and would like an introduction, please feel free to reach out to Daniel or to me.

📸 Video Credit: Emanuel Francis

#FounderSocialSpotlight #FSC #startups #jobs

"In the early days of a startup, hiring slow and strategically is key. 

Focus on understanding your product and market first, then bring in specialized talent when it's time to scale." - Aquibur Rahman, Founder Mailmodo

Aquibur Rahman dropped a lot of knowledge on this one. 

Founder Social Club podcast.  👀 

#StartupGrowth #HiringStrategy #Entrepreneurship #FSC #podcast

MacroActive

Global Sales Director

RevGenius

RevGenius is a group of revenue-generating sales and marketing professionals brought together to learn, share, support, and grow with each other. You can consider us part of your work family!

Member

Social Saturday Squad

Founding Member

EmployBridge

✔️Presidents Club Nominee 2023
✔️Implemented Successful Launch of Digital Staffing Company Rollout via SAAS and BlueCrew
✔️Top 10% in Sales for Company
✔️Closed Multi-Billion Dollar Company’s and Implemented Sales in 7 Different States 
✔️B2B and SAAS Sales Leader
✔️Opened New Market to Become One of The Leading Territories
✔️Supply Chain Management

Business Development Manager | SAAS

Family Source Consultants

Increased Revenue by 64% -Sold 3rd Party Consulting Services to Intended Parents who wanted to have a Child through the use of Surrogate Database and or Egg Donor Database. Average package was $160,000 and the Sales Cycle was typically 60-120 days due to the complex Sales Cycle.

✔️Multi-Country and Multi-State Selling and Leadership 
✔ Manage global business development managers (CRM's)to provide customer service to clients
✔ Manage, maintain and improve assigned existing accounts with Fertility Clinics and Doctors 
✔ Develop, manage and execute marketing strategy with Marketing Team
✔ Manage and monitor company revenue infrastructure and add ideas to grow the business-full P&L access

Director Of Sales and Client Development

Oak Street Health

Increased Patient Enrollment by 40%. Sold to those on Medicare our Services to become a Primary Care Provider (PCP) and provide all Amenities available.

✔ Recruitment of employees and patients throughout state, managed a team of 8-10 Outreach Executives
✔ Manage targets each month and obtain over-performance-target was to gain 25 new patients per month
✔ Revenue Generator leading training and coaching teams to ensure goals are met-Full P&L Access
✔ Sales Strategy and team building through trust and partnerships with Businesses/Insurance Companies

Outreach Director

Rollins, Inc.

Increased Revenue Production by 284% throughout Michigan and Midwest. Sold Wildlife Control Services and Products to Business, Consumers and Government Entities for the #1 Wildlife Control Company in the World. Grew Business from $796,000 in 2018 to 2.7 million in 2019 and 3.6 million in 2020. President's Club Nominee(2020). KPI's Measured: Revenue Growth YOY, Employee Retention, Net Promoter Score (NPS).

✔️Multi-Country and Multi-State Selling and Leadership
✔ Recruitment of employees of all levels and for all positions throughout the state/midwest
✔ Exceed revenue and production goals and contribution margin monthly-Full P&L Access
✔ Expand and grow the business organically and through acquisitions of franchises
✔ Grow market share within Midwestern States

District Manager

Club Pilates

Grew Membership by 336% and Grand Opened 5 Facilities throughout Michigan. Sold Wellness Services and Memberships And Products to Business and Customers at all 5 facilities in the State.

✔ Recruitment of employees of all levels and for all positions throughout the state
✔ Exceed revenue and attrition goals-retained 80% of our members
✔ Expand and grew the business by 57%-membership acquisition and product acquisition
✔ Managed full Operations of each facility in state-Full P&L Access

Regional Sales and Operations Director

LIFETIME FITNESS

Received the Most Elite Award of Youngest DH in Company History by generating over $250,000 more in Revenue than Predecessor in first year. Sold Wellness Services and Products to Businesses and Consumers. Continued to Oversee all Employees in areas of Member Experience, Sales and Promotion, Financial and Budgetary, Managerial and Supervisory, and Education and Experience. Helped Grow the Company from 15 Centers to 122 Centers. Artistry award Nominee from 2006-2009 KPI's Measured: Revenue Growth YOY, Employee Retention, Net Promoter Score (NPS).

✔ Achieved over 117% revenue goal in 36 months and increased SSSG and YOY growth each year by 113%.
✔ Trained, mentored, and developed over 30 individuals into leadership positions in the U.S. and Canada. 
✔ Consistently ranked in the Top 15 out of 122 for revenue performance and leadership for 12 years straight.
✔ Full P&L Access and Business Reporting and Forecasting
✔️Multiple-States Selling and Leadership

Senior Department Head

Ascension

Worked in all 4 Phases of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation including Stress testing, EKG interpretation and Fitness programming. Also worked in the Emergency Room and Surgery Room and Cath Lab assisting Doctors and Medical Staff.

Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation

A highly competent experienced Leader with extensive sales experience who is results driven with a customer focus and demonstrated history of working with multiple teams in multiple regions with many service and products. Exceptional analytical, communication and leadership skills who can problem solve complex situations.  Diversely skilled in Team Building, Direct Sales, Sales Presentations, Teamwork, and Product Development and Market Strategies and Full P%L Management and Saas. Consultative Sales and Relationship Building Focused. Believes in the Golden Rule. 

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