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WWW.PRIMEVIEW.CO APRIL 2022 Prime View Magazine Prime View Magazine Pedro Barasnevicius Quagliato Asokan Ashok UnfoldLabs: Revolu�onary Product Development Company Quagliato Advogados ARTICLE Theodore Kalmbach Revolutionizing Industrial Commodities 08 33 12 In Home Personal Services: Providing Best-in-Class Care Since Incep�on Michael Collura PROFILE Expedi�ng The Sales Process Through Innova�ve Solu�ons Chad Burmeister A vanguard, unleashing growth Opportuni�es for businesses Ray Pasquale 16 19 25 BNNano, Inc | Chief Strategy Officer M eet Theodore Kalmbach, who officially joined BNNano as the Chief Strategy Officer in September 2020. Earlier in his career, Theodore worked as a strategy consul- tant for Accenture in Germany within the automative and energy sectors. He then worked for a DoD think tank before spending over a decade as a diplomat for the U.S. Department of State. Theodore had postings in Afghanistan, the Philip- pines, and Austria along with parts of Africa and the Middle East. So, he has an understanding of how and where BNNano’s technology can be of greatest use in support of national security. Co-founded by Steve Wilcenski and Jason Taylor (CEO and CTO respective- ly) BNNano is one of the few organiza- tions with a commercially viable manu- facturing process for Boron Nitride Nanotubes. From the start, they set the tone for the company culture of dedication, trans- parency, and passion for all that BNNano can achieve. BNNano has actively engaged and spoken to a wide variety of groups Path Breaking Products Currently, the organization has three product lines; Since then, new product lines have steadily been introduced to the market. locally, nationally, and internationally not only to familiarize customers with the company’s products but also to the various industries it serves. Because the NanoBarbs™ can do so much, multiple industries inherently benefit. As for the journey of BNNano, the vision from inception was to create a novel technology directly tied to an identified market need. The focus was on needs over wants and has remained lean throughout BNNano’s expansion. The organization started with the financial support of a couple of angels and true friends and family. The first two years were focused on the creation of the NanoBarbs™ technology. The 10 Fastest Growing Companies in 2022 COVER STORY 08 NanoBarb™ Powder – BNNano sells a proprietary morphology of Boron Nitride Nanotubes that is brand- ed as the NanoBarb™. The NanoBarb™ is a Boron Nitride Nanotube that is cladded on the exterior surface with hexagonal boron nitride nanoparticles. This unique morphology has an irregular surface that limits and increases matrix interface interactions. Compounded NanoBarb™ Plastics and Polymers – These materials are supplied in either filament form for Additive Manufacturing or Chips for Injec- tion Molding and other processes. The materials include PolyCarbonate, PEEK, PEKK, Nylon, Polyester, and Ultem. These plastics and polymers are enhanced with our NanoBarbs™. NanoBarb™ Aluminium – Aluminium enhanced with BNNano’s NanoBarbs™. NanoBarb™ alumi- num can be supplied in 2 forms. 1) as a pellet to be added to molten aluminum during the alloying process. 2) In aluminum ingot form. Theodore and the whole team of BNNano have created a product that provides significant improvements in a wide variety of materials - and BNNano is the only Boron Nitride nanotube company that can produce at a large scale. For example, it already has produced more Boron Nitride nanotubes than everyone else in the history of the material combined. It goes back to BNNano’s founding principle of creating something with direct market use. Challenges for a New Company Theodore believes, one of the main challenges of any new company is funding. BNNano is honored by the early investments from true friends and family just a year ago raised more than $1 million on Netcapital. BNNano is the first company in North Carolina to crowdsource $1 million. With funding, comes the challenge (and opportunity) to allocate wisely across the business. Since BNNa- no’s focus has always been on needs over wants, this allocation came naturally. The company’s product can be used in so many different industries, which in itself creates both opportunities (in the form of new business) and challenges in the form of retaining focus on key product lines. These are good problems to have and BNNano’s team is enjoying the process. Building Long term Relationships According to Theodore, every customer has their own set of unique engineering and business chal- lenges. Theodore and the entire team of BNNano see it as their responsibility to not only provide expert guidance on their technology but to do their best to put themselves in the shoes of their customers, in terms of desired use cases for their products. The better BNNano’s team understands what the custom- ers need and want, the more prolific BNNano’s technology can be for them. Theodore says, “Everyone on the BNNano team has come from larger organizations. Beyond the engineer- ing creativity associated with a new company, a major draw for all of us was to work with people we admire, in an organization the pride itself on professionalism and care for all team members.” He adds, “With all that our product can do and the market share that we believe we can carve out, motivation has not been a problem since inception.” Bright Future Ahead Theodore sees a bright future for BNNano. The organization has bought on top talent, it has product lines that are solving the hard problems across aero- space, defense, additive manufacturing, and many other areas. The company also has strategic partner- ships with top institutions and advisors. COVER STORY 09 Founded in 2014 in Campinas, State of São Paulo, during the wave of foreign investments in Brazil leveraged by the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games, both hosted in Brazil, Quagliato Advogados, from the beginning, had an international vocation focused on serving foreign companies interested in doing business in Brazil. The firm provides comprehensive legal support for foreign companies in multiple sectors, from before the moment of incorporation (with strategic guidance on the place of incorporation, corporate structure, possible associations with local companies, etc.) until the company is fully operational in Brazilian territory. The firm provides full legal service in the most diverse and varied areas of law, having as fundamental principles: The resolution of legal issues in Brazil in a highly specialized way; Understanding customers' core business in order to serve them in a customized way; and Knowledge of the laws and regulations of the countries where the customers are based in order to guide them in a precise, clear, and transparent way, considering the similarities and differences of the legislations of the countries involved. Quagliato Advogados recently received two awards from the business news platform “The New World Report”: “Leading International Law Firm LATAM” (2020); and “Best International Commercial Law Firm LATAM” (2021), which was a recognition of its great international vocation. Currently, the firm serves companies based in more than 10 different countries, located on 3 continents (America, Europe and Asia). About the Founding Partner - Pedro Quagliato Enrolled in the São Paulo State Bar Association (OAB/SP) and Rio de Janeiro State Bar Association (OAB/RJ). 15 years acting as senior legal executive for multinational companies such as Whirlpool, John Deere, TeleTech Holdings and PPG Industries. Led strategic projects such as the implementation of a Whirlpool’s plant in Mexico (Monterrey), the installation of a Whirlpool’s business unit in Russia (Moscow) and the construction of a resin plant for PPG in Brazil (Campinas). Strong experience in Corporate Governance (Anti-Trust, Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Corruption Laws). Master in International Commercial Law (LL.M.) - University of California, Davis. Specialization Degree in Consumer Laws - Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo. International Executive MBA in Economy and Corporate Law - Getulio Vargas Foundation. Post MBA in Enterprise Intelligence at Getulio Vargas Foundation. Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - Universidade Paulista de Campinas. Fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish. 1. 2. 3. Quagliato Advogados 12 12 The 10 Fastest Growing Companies in 2022 Pedro Barasnevicius Quagliato Quagliato Advogados 13 13 16 16 Michael A Collura President and CEO In Home Personal Services www.ihps.com In Home Personal Services: Providing Quality Care since Inception hile working in his first job with his mother in a nursing home, Michael A Collura, the President, and CEO of In Home Personal Services developed a passion for doing something that matters. He learned and was soon instilled with values of compassion, respect, dignity, and a desire to help others. His organization, In Home Personal Services, was founded with the intent of helping people. The organization is fuelled by strength, courage, and deter- mination to solve one of the biggest problems of this century, ‘maintain our seniors' independence and having high-quality in-home care.’ In Home Personal Services started its journey in 2004. Based in Illinois, and growing throughout the U.S Michael enjoys his brand’s success because it has been able to bring smiles back on people’s faces since incep- tion. The main idea behind the organization was to build something better than what was available in the market. After doing that, the organization started developing a franchise system in 2009. However, after awarding several franchises, In Home Personal Services closed its sales to focus on the business model and perfect the system. A Different System In Home Personal Services offers multiple differentia- tors built with two things in mind. Firstly the value to the system and operator and secondly the value to the quality of life and its impact on clients. However, these innovations were not easy to cultivate and achieve, and most of them took years to build. Today the system boasts advantages across the model in areas of recruit- ment, retention, training, recognition, business devel- opment, revenue streams, brand, culture, and support unlike any other franchise model available in the same space. Leading from the Front As the founder, President, and CEO Michael heads the innovation behind the brand. Additionally, he looks after the contribution and his part in the development of the brand as one of leadership. He has a unique and refreshing view of his role within the brand. His role is one of support and development of the team, not him- self. W 16 16 17 17 The 10 Fastest Growing Companies in 2022 As the founder, Michael loves to describe himself as the least important person in the brand’s success. Why? Because Michael believes, he may be instru- mental for the growth of the company, it’s the frontline workers who deliver the promises made and trust given to be the care provider of choice for the vulnera- ble. A Happy-Team Michael believes that without the team of In Home Personal Services, the organization would be nothing. The brand was built by those, who care about what the organization does and stand behind the brand’s mission and vision for the future of senior care. As the founder of the company, Michael believes his organi- zation’s reputation is built on those amazing team members who are responsible for providing quality care. Tackling Challenges Caregivers have always been the brand’s most sought after resource. However, with few caregivers and high demand, employing a caregiver is a tough job to do. So, the organization came up with an innovative solu- tion. During the past several years, it has built and improved upon its very own school for caregivers. Today the organization stands as a first of its kind, offering caregiver certification for all 50 states. It has become one of the major differentiators for In Home Personal Services and it will be a brand advantage for years to come. Building Long Term Relationships When it comes to building long-term relationship’s; integrity, compassion, and leadership will be a part of the brand’s future. These traits are often demanded by the clients who trust the organization. As a company, In Home Personal Services must understand its clients’ needs beyond the skill need or technical care request. The organization also must understand why and how clients would expect it to deliver and how its services will improve the quality of life for those it cares for. Michael believes, In Home Personal Services is the biggest competitor of itself. Nothing else should, will, and would ever matter. The organization works to innovate, and grow and while doing that, it is only chasing itself. While serving in this segment, the com- pany is too busy doing what is right. So, what others are doing won’t matter for the company. “In being a part of In Home Personal Services I can honestly say I never felt like I had a “job”. I have a mission, a drive, a life that gives me the chance to be a positive force for others in countless ways never even imagined.” “In being a part of In Home Personal Services I can honest- ly say I never felt like I had a “job”. I have a mission, a drive, a life that gives me the chance to be a posi- tive force for others in countless ways never even imagined.” Michael A Collura “For me, it’s not a measurement of success that many would think is conventional. I am blessed for every- thing life has provided. The good, the bad and the ugly have all shaped my life and where I stand today, I say thank you for it all. For without the challenges, the failures and the struggle there would be nothing worth celebrating and life would be boring.”- says Michael. Expediting The Sales Process Through Innovative Solutions Chad Burmeister Founder & CEO Chad Burmeister CEO 19 19