Justin Kosmides

Justin Kosmides is a serial entrepreneur with a background in investment banking who has successfully transitioned into the hardware and manufacturing space. He co-founded Vela Bikes, an e-bike company, and later Bloom, an Operations as a Service platform focused on domestic hardware manufacturing, demonstrating a strong drive to build and scale businesses in challenging sectors. marketscale+3

He is a proponent of 'reindustrialization' and 'onshoring,' advocating for and actively building solutions to bring manufacturing back to the United States, particularly in Detroit. His work with Bloom aims to make hardware production more efficient and accessible, reducing reliance on overseas supply chains and supporting American industry. marketscale+3

Kosmides possesses a resilient and adaptable mindset, honed through his experience in finance, founding and scaling an e-bike company amidst pandemic challenges, and pivoting his business strategies when faced with obstacles like supplier changes. He embraces challenges and views them as opportunities for growth and innovation. marketscale+2

With a strong financial background as a VP at Barclays Investment Bank, Justin brings a deep understanding of capital markets and business scaling. This financial acumen, combined with his operational experience in hardware, provides a unique perspective on optimizing supply chains and supporting hardware startups. marketscale+1