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Jim Medek

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Meeting Preference: In Person, Phone, Video

Languages: English

How I Can Help You

Specialties include new business development, product commercialization, marketing strategy, and operational management across manufacturing, technology, and service industries.
I help entrepreneurs and small business owners turn innovative ideas into profitable realities. With deep experience in business development, marketing, and product commercialization, I guide clients from concept through market launch, helping them navigate strategy, operations, and growth challenges. My career includes leading global teams at 3M in new market creation, product innovation, and strategic partnerships, giving me a practical understanding of how to align ideas, teams, and execution for success.
What I Offer
Business Development & Strategy: Guidance on assessing opportunities, evaluating markets, and developing growth-focused business plans.
Product Commercialization: Support for moving new products from concept to market through feasibility, customer validation, and distribution strategies.
Marketing & Branding: Assistance with positioning, pricing, and customer engagement programs using proven B2B and B2C methods.
Operations & Management: Advice on improving systems, processes, and team performance to boost profitability.
Partnerships & Alliances: Insights on negotiating and managing business relationships that expand market reach.
A Bit About Me
I hold an MBA in Business Management and a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering. My background includes business leadership roles in marketing, new product development, and operations, managing multimillion-dollar portfolios and global teams. I enjoy mentoring business owners who want to grow their companies through innovation, smart planning, and disciplined execution.

Areas of Expertise

  • Business Plan
  • Management & Operations
  • Product Development
  • Strategy Development
  • Technology

Industry Experience

  • Food & Beverage
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional Services
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