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Keen Mobility Company. est. August 22, 2001. Accomplishments. Total revenues for 2002 were $43 thousand, 2003 were $285 thousand and projected sales for 2004 are 1 million. 2004 YTD revenues are $85 thousand with gross profit margins of 47%
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Keen Mobility Company est. August 22, 2001
Accomplishments • Total revenues for 2002 were $43 thousand, 2003 were $285 thousand and projected sales for 2004 are 1 million. • 2004 YTD revenues are $85 thousand with gross profit margins of 47% • $607,000 Series A financing received out of $800,000 sought (in exchange for 20% preferred ownership interest). • Raised $210,000 in friends and family equity between August 2001 and July 2002.
Accomplishments Cont. • Secured a $12,500 grant from the National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance (NCIIA) for further development of the crutch. • Secured FDA company registration and device listing. • Three U.S. Patents for product innovation (two utility patents pending) and design (design patent issued) and a successfully trademarked company name and brand.
From an E-Team to a company • Pitfalls to watch out for • Too much innovation • Too small of a market • Do customers really want it? • Strengths of an E-Team • Entrepreneurship vs. School Project • Commitment vs. Attachment • Mentors vs. Friends
Current Products • Journey Series • Navigator Series • Aventure Series
Keys for Keen’s future • Innovation • Team • Strategic Alliances • Vision • ***notice not funding
Questions? Thank You Contact Keen Mobility Company 317 SW Alder, Suite 600 Portland, OR 97204 phone 503.285.9090 e-mail info@keenmobility.com fax 503.285.9090