The RISE Regional Innovation Summit for Entrepreneurs on Saturday, October 19, 2024 in Danville, VA will include networking opportunities and breakout sessions featuring amazing speakers to support entrepreneurs at each stage of business, from ideation to starting, growing, and scaling.
Breakout Session Description
From Garage to Global: YakAttack’s Blueprint for Manufacturing Excellence
45 MINUTE SESSION
TRACK: RURAL INNOVATION
Join Luther Cifers, Founder & Chief Innovation Officer of YakAttack, for an inspiring and informative session on the entrepreneurial journey of building a successful manufacturing business. Learn firsthand how YakAttack transformed from a humble garage operation into a global leader in kayak fishing accessories. Discover the strategies, challenges, and opportunities that fueled YakAttack’s growth, and gain valuable insights into the future of manufacturing. Whether you’re a seasoned manufacturer, just starting out, or skeptic, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed in today’s competitive landscape while discovering innovative solutions. Explore emerging technologies and their potential to revolutionize your business. Unleash your manufacturing potential and discover how to position your business for long-term success.
Learning objectives for this workshop include:
- Understand the entrepreneurial journey of building a manufacturing business.
- Explore the specific opportunities and challenges within the manufacturing industry.
- Learn about emerging trends and technologies shaping the future of manufacturing.
- Gain insights into the importance of collaboration across sectors.
- Develop strategies for building and scaling a successful manufacturing venture.
Speaker: Luther Cifers, Founder & Chief Innovation Officer of YakAttack
Moderator: Le’Bryan Patterson, RISE Business Navigator
About the Speaker
Luther Cifers
Founder & Chief Innovation Officer, YakAttack
Luther Cifers is a self-made serial entrepreneur. He’s founded a number of companies including YakAttack, an industry leading developer and manufacturer of fishing related products, Bonafide Kayaks, an industry leading fishing kayak brand, and MagPump, a developer of tactical accessories for law enforcement and military. Luther’s unique experience and his ability to see beyond conventional approaches have enabled him to disrupt various markets by identifying “whitespace” opportunities and applying disruptive, innovative solutions to them. He is currently building a new business whose mission is to reduce the cost of single-family homes by a minimum of 25%.
To learn more about Luther, connect with him on LinkedIn here.
Luther Cifers
YakAttack
Based in Farmville, VA and distributed internationally
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The RISE Regional Innovation Summit for Entrepreneurs will be held Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the Institute for Advanced Learning & Research in Danville, VA. Don't miss out the unique opportunity to connect with peers and resources designed to help you start, grow, or scale your business in Southern Virginia.