Guest Bio
Jason Azevedo has had his heart in business development since an early age, starting a very successful apparel company that grew from humble garage beginnings to annual gross billings of over a million dollars at age 15. By 18 Jason was doing millions in business with Starbucks, Nike, Disney, Marvel, Volkswagen, Audi, Lucas films, Dodgers, and countless NBA teams.
In 2009, Jason co-founded Advoque, one of the only US-based manufacturers located in Silicon Valley, California. His emphasis on Made In America is a driving force for how the various companies he’s co-founded operate. Jason has worked on many key projects for companies such as Arista Networks, Best Buy, Costco, Disney, EA Games, Intel, Roku, Starbucks, Target, Walmart, and Warner Bros.

Main Discussion Points

• Employee First Private Equity in Manufacturing.
• Financial Structures that put the employee first.
• Reshoring and working with local suppliers/producers.

Theme: Reshoring
Manufacturing Hub Episode 63.

You've committed to reshore... Now what?
You have to figure out how to quickly start production.
But how?

There are a few factors involved:
1️⃣  Mechanical Equipment.
2️⃣  Where do I get the people?
3️⃣  Planning the workflow.

Big thank you to Bright Machines for sponsoring this theme and your continued support of the community (and reshoring initiatives).

Recommended Materials

• The Toyota Way
• Principles

Connect with Us

• Jason Azevedo
• Vlad Romanov
• Dave Griffith
• Manufacturing Hub

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