Colton Kaplan

Headline

Venture Scout

Stealth

Founder

Founder Social Club

Coyax

COO and Advisor

Walmart

• Selected by senior leadership to provide network strategy, improving process prioritization through 5s warehouse layout yielding $539k cost savings and decrease in safety incidents by 30%
• Created inventory tracker for 1P and 3P freight to be systematically visible in receiving process improving on-time delivery by 10%, increasing efficiency, and exceeding customer expectations
• Utilized domain expertise identifying bottlenecks, internal stakeholders implementing process increasing 3rd party vendor service level agreement compliance, saving $500k in rework labor across network
• Mentored and coached 20+ associates fostering professional growth by conducting interviews, hiring, and training associates resulting in 90% reduction in problem pallets and best department across supply chain 
• Partnered with 5 product teams suggesting feature enhancements and bug fixes for 6 different software platforms through JIRA dashboards resulting in reduced waste, optimized efficiency, and 50k in savings

Next-Gen Inbound Manager

MastersCV

• Developed UI/UX interface and integrated software automating and optimizing efficiency for the customer
• Created process flow and built product roadmap launching 5 products in six months increasing revenue by 50%
• Identified pain points of target market, conducted market research and launched MVP going from 0 to 1
• Implemented agile and scrum methodologies executing sprints resulting in 30% response rate for outreach
• Prioritizing tasks of managing CRM, sales cycle, product marketing, and product and business development
• Executed data-driven analysis of competitor landscape resulting in iterating pricing models and monetization strategies

Founder and Product Manager

Net Impact Purdue

President

• Learned SQL, VBA, Teradata, and macros creating tools identifying item setup issues improving vendor compliance, and reducing net loss for an estimated savings of 2.5 million dollars network-wide
• Identified root causes working with software, QA, product, continuous improvement managers, inbound department leaders, and senior leadership increasing quality for customers reducing DPM in inbound freight
• Created feedback loop developing supply chain visibility for 95 departments in Fortune 1 company to merchandising teams identifying item set up issues for vendors and specific UPC information decreasing shrink
• Implemented feature requests for cycle count, general adjustments, and gross inventory adjustment reasons resulting in aided visibility regarding associates adjusting out inventory improving quality metrics

Supply Chain MBA Intern

Reef Kitchens

•	Monitored daily, weekly, and monthly inventories accurately forecasting supplies needed for upcoming shifts based on sales from previous days
•	Trained line cooks, assistant managers, and general managers on all policies, procedures, and brands executed resulting in personal and professional career growth
•	Scheduled staff to optimize peak times and reduce labor during slow periods; delegated responsibilities to hold each other accountable creating a team-oriented environment

General Manager

•	Developed par sheets to maximize profitability, reduce waste, and minimize excess ordering of products; available for all employee use, increased morale
•	Recruited more business by distributing marketing materials to local establishments resulting in more sales

Assistant Manager

Host of Change with Colton🎙 Podcast | Operations | Strategy | Lean Six Sigma | Supply Chain | Eliminating loneliness on the founder journey | Growing Founder Social Club Community

I am an accomplished supply chain professional and entrepreneur with a passion for growth and improvement.

Host the “Change with Colton” podcast, where my mission is to inspire founders to overcome adversity, gain confidence, and reach their unlimited potential.

Recently launched KindLabz which is the all-in-one supply chain for creators. We help build social impact brands that are sustainable. We are taking on all 17 sustainable development goals and giving back to the communities in need.

I helped Walmart eCommerce successfully launch the first two next-gen automated fulfillment centers. I am SME in inbound operations. I mentor leaders to help them grow in their careers professionally.

I focus on Supply Chain Management, Product Development, Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Engineering, Product Marketing, Software Development, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Sales Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), E-Commerce, Finance, Digital Marketing, Agile Methodologies, and Scrum.

With a goal-oriented mindset and a knack for problem-solving, I implement lean strategies to increase efficiency and reduce waste. 

I have a strong track record of working with cross-functional teams and leveraging data analytics to drive insightful decisions. I positively impact the world through entrepreneurship and product management.

In my free time, I enjoy reading, listening to podcasts, spending time with my wife, and playing with my Shih Tzu Mila.

Welcome to another Founder Social Minute.

Today we are joined by Sneh Dhruv, Founder and CEO of Trillboards.

TrillBoards helps people turn idle screens into a new source of income.

Through Founder Social Minute, I share stories of founders in the community who are collaborating, creating value, and helping each other move forward.

Excited to continue featuring more founders who are shaping the future of entrepreneurship.

Founder Social Club

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Podcast Host 🎙️| Founder Social Club | Eliminating loneliness for founders

Today I released the first episode of the Founder Social Club Podcast.

I started this to create a space where founders can learn from each other. Real stories, real challenges, and the decisions that shape the journey. 

Conversations about product, growth, hiring, fundraising, failures, and what it actually takes to build something meaningful.

Episode 1 is with Saurabh Misra, the founder of Codeflash. We talk about the future of coding, building from zero, founder market fit, and how AI is changing engineering.

This is day one. More conversations are coming soon.

You can listen here:

🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gN-jrNDX

 ▶️ YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gnn-Ycdc

Thank you for being part of this community.

#FounderSocialClub #Podcast

Welcome to another Founder Social Minute.

Today we are joined by Maureen Lepatan, Founder & CEO of Strathwell Inc

Strathwell Inc turns untapped spaces & services into unforgettable events.

Founder Social Club

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Hosted the second edition of the AI Startup Job Fair a few weeks ago with manny duenas!

It was a strong turnout with many talented people in the room.

Meet Daniel Elfving

Daniel has experience in customer success and a strong passion for blockchain, crypto, AI, and cybersecurity. He is now looking for his next role in these industries and is exploring where he can make the strongest impact.

We recorded a short Founder Social Club Spotlight to highlight his background and his experience at the event.

Sharing it here. If your team is hiring in these fields and would like an introduction, please feel free to reach out to Daniel or to me.

📸 Video Credit: Emanuel Francis

#FounderSocialSpotlight #FSC #startups #jobs

"In the early days of a startup, hiring slow and strategically is key. 

Focus on understanding your product and market first, then bring in specialized talent when it's time to scale." - Aquibur Rahman, Founder Mailmodo

Aquibur Rahman dropped a lot of knowledge on this one. 

Founder Social Club podcast.  👀 

#StartupGrowth #HiringStrategy #Entrepreneurship #FSC #podcast

Eche Awa

At EcheAwa, we specialize in empowering business owners and executives to achieve their goals with efficiency and ease. 

With a background that spans executive and administrative assistance, human resource management, admin management, recruiting, and career development coaching, we bring a wealth of experience and a passion for excellence to every project.

Our services include:
Administrative Assistance
Content Creation 
Email Marketing 
Digital Marketing 
Research and Data Analysis 
Telemarketing and Appointment Setting
Customer Service

Founder and Chief Virtual Assistant

Optivity Now

•	Leads strategic executive initiatives and internal communications
	•	Oversees execution of high-priority projects across departments
	•	Partners with leadership on messaging, presentations, and stakeholder alignment
	•	Ensures follow-through, reporting, and accountability across core ops functions

Manager, Executive Projects & Communications

•	Handled high-level recruiting outreach and screening for strategic roles
	•	Began managing executive-led projects, reports, and team coordination
	•	Supported internal communications and built structured documentation systems

Executive Recruiter & Project Coordinator

•	Supported C-level executives in calendar, meeting, and communication management
	•	Coordinated cross-functional tasks and managed confidential initiatives
	•	Initiated and streamlined workflows for executive operations and recruiting

Executive Assistant

As a seasoned freelance Executive and Administrative Assistant, I specialize in providing comprehensive support to business owners and executives, facilitating their professional endeavors and enhancing operational efficiency. 

With a wealth of experience, I excel in an array of key areas essential to organizational success.

These include:

Administrative support
Calendar management
Content Creation
Lead generation
Social Media Management
Email Management
Email Marketing
Data entry
Research
Online customer service

I offer a comprehensive skill set and unwavering dedication to supporting business owners and executives in achieving their professional objectives.

 With a focus on excellence, efficiency, reliability, and innovation, I am committed to delivering exceptional results and driving success in every endeavor.

Virtual Assistant

Awa's Thoughts Room

SavofNs

We are a consulting firm dedicated to service to humanity and excellence 

We are out to helping build and developing groups and individuals in business, career, finance and health

I use my HR, People Management and Team Building skills to

•	Manage employee relations 
• Create and Plan for learning and development programs
• Effectively manage benefits and compensation 
•	Ensure good work ethics and relationship
• Build and develop team members
•	Organize internal trainings
• Recruit new team members

Human Resources Manager

Web Content Writer

Youth Up 

As the head of Human resources, I
ensure and maintain a constant smooth and profitable operation of YouthUp human resources department. I also supervise and provide consultation to the Executive body on strategic staffing plans, compensation, benefits, training and development, budget, and labor relation.

Head Of Human Resources

National Youth Service Corps

• Administrative support 
•Collection and management of data
• Typing, sorting and distribution of letters and articles

NYSC Administrative assistant 

Mount Zion hospital LTD. 

*Registering new patients 
*Managing patients data
*Complaint resolution
*Administrative support
*Customer Support

Customer Service Representative

Expert Administrative/Executive Assistant ~ Proactive Support for Your Success. Here to help you:🔸Streamline Your Schedule and🔸Maximize Your Impact

Great execution starts with clear thinking, proactive action, and people who care. I bring all three!

With experience as an executive assistant, recruiter, and operations partner, I’ve grown into a role where I now lead key projects and communication streams - helping fast-paced teams stay structured, supported, and sharp.

I thrive on bringing calm to chaos, asking the right questions, and keeping leaders free to lead while I handle what needs to get done.

From managing executive workflows to coordinating cross-functional initiatives and communicating across the org, I work behind the scenes so everything runs out front.

Because real support goes beyond tasks; it’s about trust, clarity, and follow-through.


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