Makers Who Sell: Panel Discussion

Free Registration Required

Wednesday, February 15, 2023 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm

This is a panel discussion focused on sharing best practices and real live experiences using different tools and techniques to sell what they made. Each of the presenters have sold on these platforms and will be able to demonstrate some lessons learned about what works and how to get started.

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(15 minutes) Selling with an online Shopify - JR
(15 minutes) Selling with Amazon - JR
(15 minutes) Selling on Etsy - Iris
(15 minutes) Alternative Selling sources - Paul
(30 Minutes) Open discussion + Q and A with panel

Link to join zoom meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81401697115?pwd=OWtCUG11RjlWZldVNm9jWERqcVAvUT09

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J.R. Logan

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J.R. is a cofounder and executive director of MakeHaven, a nonprofit makerspace and FabLab in New Haven, Connecticut. J.R. has a history of nonprofit leadership at United Way, in New Haven he currently serves on the board of the Eli Whitney Museum and Elm City Innovation Collaborative. He has been involved in local environmental initiatives and is an advocate for urban river restoration and access. He has earned a master's degree in Public Affairs from the School and Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University with a focus on nonprofit management.

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Christina Quinonez

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Iris Artin

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Iris spent 18 years in Croatia, another 20 in Boston, and has been in New Haven since 2015. They have degrees in computer science, medicine, and public health; and skills in electronics, CAD, and CNC woodworking. Their passions are making technical topics accessible to newcomers, and diversity and inclusion of makerspaces. When not tinkering, Iris can be found sailing the Long Island Sound.

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1st Floor Room

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