Tosha Hays
Product Innovation, Design & Global Sourcing Consultant | Co-Created Patented SPANX Product | Helping Apparel and CPG Brands Scale to Unicorn Status | MIT Venture Mentor
- Role
- Mit Venture Mentor at Mit Venture Mentoring Service
- Location
- Cambridge, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Tosha Hays
What happens when you combine 25 years of fashion innovation with cutting-edge AI technology? Products that create unicorn companies.I\'m Tosha Hays. I\'ve built my career on one simple principle: the intersection of design, technology, and consumer insight is where breakthrough products are born. My patented innovations haven\'t just solved problems—they\'ve created entirely new market categories and a multi-billion-dollar business.Today, as founder of TLH Designs LLC, I help CPG and apparel brands navigate the complex journey from concept to market success. My clients don\'t just launch products—they scale them. Whether you\'re a startup seeking your first breakthrough or an established brand ready to innovate, I bring strategic vision and hands-on expertise to turn your product vision into market reality.What sets my approach apart:AI-Driven Design Excellence: I leverage advanced AI tools to accelerate product development, optimize merchandising strategies, and create data-driven design solutions that resonate with your target market.Proven Innovation Methodology: My systematic approach to blending design thinking with consumer insights has consistently delivered products that don\'t just enter markets—they create them.Global Sourcing & Production Mastery: From rapid prototyping to full-scale manufacturing, I navigate global supply chains to bring your products to market efficiently and cost-effectively.Retail Digital Thought Leadership: I help traditional brands embrace digital innovation, implementing AI-driven processes that streamline operations and accelerate time-to-market.My expertise spans: Product Innovation & Development AI-Enhanced Design & Merchandising Global Sourcing & Manufacturing Digital Transformation Strategy Rapid Prototyping & Testing Brand Scaling & Market Entry Patent Strategy & IP DevelopmentAs a member of MIT\'s Venture Mentoring Service, I\'m committed to fostering the next generation of product innovators. I\'ve worked with multimillion to billion-dollar businesses, helping them overcome funding challenges and operational bottlenecks that typically derail physical product launches.Ready to transform your product vision into market success?Whether you\'re looking for project-based consulting, ongoing retainer support, or exploring equity partnerships, I\'d love to discuss how we can bring your breakthrough product to life. My clients get results. Available for consulting engagements across the U.S, with expansion into UK markets
Experience
Mit Venture Mentor
Sep 2025 — Present · Cambridge, MA, US
Education
Seattle Central College
Fashion/Apparel Design
Harvard Extension School
General Management
Regent's University London
History of Costume
The University of Georgia
Bachelor of Science - BS, Textiles and Fashion Merchandising
Skills
- Sportswear
- Wovens
- Tech Packs
- Merchandising
- Textiles
- Fashion
- Apparel
- Fashion Design
- Marketing
- Trend
- Technical Design
- Product Development
- Visual Merchandising
- Trend Analysis
- Product Design
- Sourcing
- Global Sourcing
- Knitwear
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