Joe Manly

About Joe Manly

I’m the founder and inventor of a proprietary modular engagement platform designed to enable industrial-grade, cross-industry mechanical interfaces and connectivity systems.As Founder & President of Manly Innovations, I lead the architecture and development of RevLoc™, a modular engagement platform that enables repeatable, high-reliability mechanical interfaces and connectivity across multiple use cases. The platform is intentionally industry-agnostic and designed to scale, with emphasis on durability, simplicity, and real-world industrial constraints. My role centers on platform architecture, patent strategy, and partnership-driven commercialization with Tier-1 manufacturers and OEMs.In parallel, I founded Manly Concept Engineering to support early-stage companies and entrepreneurs who need help transforming an idea into a technically sound, defensible concept. My work focuses on early system architecture, prototype-oriented mechanical design, and developing patent-ready CAD models and technical illustrations that enable effective collaboration with patent counsel and informed downstream development decisions.Manly Concept Engineering engagements are intentionally front-loaded—helping clients clarify feasibility, core mechanisms, and design intent before committing to manufacturing, DFM, or scale. I typically work with founders who are serious about protecting their ideas, reducing technical risk, and preparing for the next phase of engineering or IP prosecution.My background spans hands-on engineering, product development, technical sales, and business development, with experience supporting programs from early prototypes through multi-million-dollar deployments. That blend allows me to operate comfortably at the intersection of engineering rigor, IP strategy, and executive-level decision-making.I’m most interested in: • Platform technologies with cross-industry potential • Licensing and strategic partnerships • Early-stage product concepts where architectural clarity and IP matter mostIf you’re building something ambitious and need help turning a concept into a defensible technical foundation, I’m always open to connecting.U.S. Navy Veteran, proud to have served our nation and to continue a family tradition of military service. Grateful to now see that tradition carried forward—my son currently serves on active duty in the U.S. Air Force.

Experience

1. President Owner

   Manly Innovations, Llc

   May 2013 — Present · Chelsea, MI, US

   Founded Manly Innovations to develop and commercialize proprietary modular engagement platform technologies designed for industrial-grade, cross-industry applications.Manly Innovations is the creator of RevLoc™, a modular engagement platform engineered to enable repeatable, high-reliability mechanical interfaces and multi-domain connectivity systems. The platform is designed to support scalable integration across diverse industrial environments, with emphasis on durability, simplicity, and long-term serviceability.My role includes:• Platform architecture and system-level design• Patent development and intellectual property strategy• Prototype development and validation• Strategic partnership engagement with Tier-1 manufacturers and OEMs• Licensing and commercialization strategyThe core focus of Manly Innovations is building defensible, platform-based mechanical interface technologies that can be deployed across multiple industries and use cases without being constrained to a single vertical.

Education

• Net10 Technologies

  MCSE, CCNA, Information Technology

  2000 — 2001

• US Navy

  Hospital Corpsman

  1991

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelors of Science, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

  2004 — 2008

Skills

• Business Strategy
• Program Management
• Direct Marketing
• Marketing Communications
• Medical Devices
• Online Marketing
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Marketing
• Business Development
• Digital Marketing
• Product Management
• Project Management
• Innovation Management
• Crm
• Salesforce.com
• Product Marketing
• Sales Presentations
• Market Research
• Budgets
• Leadership
• Training
• New Business Development
• Product Development
• Sales Operations
• Account Management
• Customer Service
• Sales
• Sales Management
• Process Improvement
• Brand Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Biotechnology
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Product Launch
• Brand Development
• Team Building