Glidemachines LLC, DBA KidRunner

An innovative brand platform of technology enabled, multi-modal performance sports equipment and community driven digital content and events

  • Stage $1M in TTM Revenue
  • Industry Consumer Products
  • Location Bend, OR, USA
  • Currency USD
  • Founded March 2008
  • Employees 3
  • Incorporation Type LLC
  • Website kidrunners.com

Company Summary

KidRunner is a fast growing, technology enabled consumer product and digital content platform. We use design, technology, IP and customer communities to disrupt the $2Billion USD micro mobility and family fitness industries. Today, KidRunner is B2C exclusive with innovative hybrid retail and supply chain value opportunities. KidRunner is a brand platform for multi-mode sports equipment, digital content, branded affiliate programs and events.

Team

  • Will H. Warne
    CEO/Founder

    20+ year corporate and entrepreneurial leader specializing in global trade management, new product/market development and special projects for clients including Nike, GAP, Target and others. Personal, academic and professional background in several regions including Asia, Europe and LTAM. '90 USC School of International Relations, '00 MBA, International Business, Thunderbird.

  • Andre Caradec
    Lead Designer/Engineer

    20+ year industrial designer/architect with diverse and accomplished project portfolio including dwellings, commercial spaces, public art installations and products. Masters Degree in Design from Columbia. Specializes in hidden relationships between innovative design and performance. Owner of design/build studio with advanced computer and build capabilities enabling KidRunner to in-house manufacture for first phase go to market commercial plan.

  • Mauricio Mejia
    Intellectual Property

    20+ year Engineering and Medical professional with degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Medicine. Holder of several medical device and product patents and a successful history of service/product start up ventures.

  • Will Blount and Patrick Kruse
    Founder and CEO/President of Ruffwear

    Multi-year expertise in product development, outdoor sport/lifestyle brand and company growth.

  • Serina Chain
    Global Sourcing

    10 + years of dedicated, innovative global sourcing and supplier partnership management.

  • Ernie Kucera
    Lead Digital Marketing

    10 + years of IT, branding and digital marketing expertise including double digit YOY digital revenue throughput growth at Ruffwear.

  • Lyndy Davis
    Sales and Marketing Lead

    - MBA, Sustainability, University of Portland
    - Manager, Hewlett-Packer eCommerce/Digital Marketing
    - Sponsored/Elite Runner
    - KidRunner world record holder

Advisors

  • Bend Outdoor Worx
    Unconfirmed
    Darren Pleasance
    Unconfirmed
    Rob McDonald
    Unconfirmed
  • Scott Staff - Perkins Coie
    Unconfirmed

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