Manuel Saez's Linkedin Analytics

Two-time founder and award-winning industrial designer with a unique blend of experience in technology, innovation, and sustainability. Proven track record of building and running cross-functional teams across several timezones and excellent business acumen, having founded and recently exited a startup. Leading teams to achieve their best performance is something I excel at, and I genuinely enjoy helping people reach their full potential. I have a creative mind that leads to solution-oriented thinking. I like making data-based decisions and testing hypotheses whenever possible. Deeply appreciate creating efficient systems and processes that can free the mind and give me time to focus on what matters. I am at my best doing meaningful work either in corporate or startup environments, and I enjoy collaborating with smart people who can teach me new things. Originally from Argentina 🇦🇷 now living in NYC. I love being a dad, spending time outdoors, and fixing old motorcycles 🛵 Career Highlights: - In the last fifteen years, I have founded and run two startups—one exited at the end of 2022 - Built a “responsible company,” proving that happy customer, environmental + social responsibility, and high margins can coexist - Led teams to design and bring to market more than fifty products - I have consistently created value for my clients, reflected in thirty-five patents - I have exhibited twice at the Museum of Modern Art MoMA - One of my designs is part of the MoMA permanent collection - I led teams to create innovative products that won every major worldwide design award - Founded and built a design consultancy working with clients such as Crate & Barrel, Staples, CB2, Club Quarter Hotels, and Herman Miller - Established overseas manufacturing operations for two clients - Have written for Fast Company as a “Design Expert Contributor” - President Obama received one of my designs as a presidential gift from Argentina on his last presidential trip