Eric Westerduin

About Eric Westerduin

I have 15+ years of experience sourcing and manufacturing products overseas. I’m an expert at helping fast-growing companies efficiently scale their production.I\'m an entrepreneur at heart: I started my first business at age nine, I studied entrepreneurship at Cornell University, and I\'ve founded/co-founded dozens of businesses over the years. I began my post-college career as an investment banker, but after my first trip to China in 2008, I decided to trade mergers & acquisitions for sourcing & manufacturing. I’m a creative problem solver who thrives on complex challenges, and the challenge of creating physical products and moving them across the globe seemed much more exciting than moving numbers on a spreadsheet.I love the work I do and the people it brings me into contact with. I get so energized talking with founders, entrepreneurs, and investors about their businesses. I really enjoy helping them solve problems and uncover new opportunities. I’m thankful to have a career that so perfectly aligns with my personality, interests, and skillset.

Experience

1. Chief Problem Solver

   Go Get Made

   Sep 2023 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   I founded GO Get Made with a single mission: to create the ideal partner for fast-growth consumer product companies. We offer scaling brands a seamless, end-to-end solution for developing, sourcing, and manufacturing products overseas. That\'s why we are the go-to partner for Shark Tank alumni and VC-backed startups.We reduce costs, streamline communication, and ensure superior quality so our partners can focus on scaling their businesses without the headaches. With 15+ years of experience in global manufacturing, I designed GO Get Made to deliver the expertise, accountability, and results that ambitious brands need to thrive.

Education

• Cornell University

  Bachelor of Science - BS