Creating Momentum Through Applied Experience
Welcome to Kinetex. We are a specialized, integrated consulting team focused on creating velocity for purpose-driven companies by applying an experienced, professional and surgical methodology to get results. We specialize in working with emerging and accelerated growth companies in the high tech space. Our clients come to Kinetex because of our widely diverse experience and expertise which permits us to take a holistic approach towards driving fresh proven solutions to common challenges.
What is Kinetex? Who is Kinetex? Why Kinetex?
What is Kinetex?
The Kinetex Difference
We understand the challenges faced by organizations because we’ve lived them at the senior management level on the front lines Our experience is extensive - successful start ups, emerging companies and large organizations.
The operating mantra of Kinetex is that we go beyond providing basic directions to the people navigating the ship...we are in the engine room and on the deck actively working with the crew to make it happen Although we bring value as mentors and teachers, our role is more as doers.
We integrate ourselves into the DNA of our clients and work at the pace necessary to achieve the desired outcomes. During this process, we provide valuable knowledge transfer - processes, programs, tools, behavior - to our client’s functional leads.
Our clients demand deliverables and a measurable return on our efforts - at Kinetex it’s the only way we operate.
Kinetex Team. Tablet Pioneers and Industry Experts
Tablet computing is all the rage...media tablets, clinical assistants, business and rugged vertical market tablet solutions. Apple’s iPad has certainly generated most of the recent buzz. However, tablet computing is not a new phenomenon. The Kinetex team has been involved in conceptualizing, developing, marketing and selling tablet-based computing solutions globally since the late 90’s. We have extensive technology, product and sales channel experience. More importantly we understand consumer, business and vertical market use cases and ecosystems, and how to integrate (applicable) tablet-based technologies into enterprise and commercial applications.
Key Participation Milestones Include:
- 1998: Launched one of the industries first rugged tablet computing systems
- 2002: Participated in Microsoft’s Tablet PC launch
- 2002+: Helped establish rugged tablets globally as viable mobile computing platforms for vertical industries
- 2005: Participated in the introduction of the industry’s first Mobile Clinical Assistant
- By 2010: Involved in conceptualization, product marketing, launch and channel development activities supporting multiple generations of purpose-built rugged tablet computing solutions
Kinetex Redefines Consulting.
Our model is reshaping what you can expect from consulting agencies. Through an integrated process we live in our clients world. Leveraging our extensive industry experience we quickly uncover key challenges and opportunities and apply proven product development, technology, marketing, sales and operational strategies and programs to create momentum. Our mobile computing, wireless communications and consumer electronics clients value our direct, hands-on and emotional investment in their business.
Bottom Line...We drive measurable results.
Confronting the challenges of today to create the opportunities of tomorrow.
Strategy - we create tailored strategies derived from knowledge born of experience - Business/Product/Marketing/Sales. We leverage our executive and front-line experience in effectively creating and operationalizing global business plans leading to the commercialization, sales and distribution of leading products and services to diverse marketplaces.
Execution - a plan is only as good as its implementation. We integrate our team with our clients and bring an extensive took kit to drive timely execution of your programs to the desired outcomes.
Measure - utilize metric-based and direct feedback loops - users, ecosystem members, thought-leaders and influencers. Iterate and adapt in real time to extract maximum value and returns.
We are:
Solving Challenges. Removing Barriers.
Having worked in a variety of business environments (start ups, emerging companies & large organizations) we understand the challenges of:
- Business and marketing planning accuracy and validation
- Product & technology roadmap definition, innovation and differentiation
- Product concept validation
- Development process efficiency, cost effectiveness and stakeholder integration
- Development & manufacturing relationships, checkpoints, scalability
- Launch planning, execution and measurement
- Sales and channel planning, implementation and sales velocity
Many of our clients don’t have the time, resources or experience to quickly identify the most efficient, cost-effective methods to accelerate their programs, remove the barriers and drive to a revenue-generating state.
Kinetex applies an experienced-based process to quickly move the agenda forward and to create program and sales momentum.
Deep Understanding. Creative Solutions.
Our adaptability and deep understanding of process and culture enable us to offer creative strategic solutions within multiple paradigms such as design, engineering, business development or innovation.
What we can do for you:
Paramount to program activities is innovation - products, services, processes.
Experience Counts
The Kinetex team has been at the forefront of mobile and wireless communications creating new hardware categories, forging new software interfaces and changing the way people work, communicate and collaborate:
- Portable cellular handsets
- Smartphones
- Healthcare computing devices
- Mission-critical computing systems for vertical markets
- Accessory and peripheral eco-systems and enabling technologies
- Global, multi-million dollar revenue & profit streams
- New paradigms for communicating, collaborating and computing
- Refined & innovative design, development and validation methodologies
- Recognize the key decision options at inflection points to ensure informed decisions are well made
- Identify & understand potential pitfalls and the associated implications of the “wrong” program decisions
- In short, we have experienced both successful program implementations and have worked through the problems caused by bad decisions. We understand the key indicators that drive these decision selections
Who is Kinetex?
Real Life Experience. Proven Performance.
The strength of Kinetex comes from the depth and breadth of our team.
As individuals, we bring a mastery of key disciplines of technology and business strategy to everything we do. Collectively, we are an ever-evolving amalgam of talents and experiences that continue to grow with every challenge we tackle.
We have worked through market-changing innovations - both good and bad - fueling our passion for sharing our experience with like-minded clients.
As such, the most important members of the Kinetex team are our clients. We forge deep, collaborative relationships with our clients to better understand their business, their aspirations, their offerings, and their customers. Together, we create business and product solutions to help them meet key objectives.
Below is a brief profile of Kinetex primary partners.
Craig Farrow
30+ years mobile and wireless business, sales, alliances and marketing leadership, management & implementation (RIM, Motorola, Xplore). Founding member (Xplore, Kinetex, FarrowAV). Expert in developing and driving global enterprises and strategic & channel partners culminating in accelerated revenue and profitability. Craig’s extensive global network provides measurable leverage for our clients.
Dwayne Lum
20+ years vertical and consumer product and technology innovation & management (Motion, Xplore, Telular). Founding member of four diverse companies (Xplore, Idea Labs,CanAcces, Kinetex). Expert in placing technology innovations in context and defining the link between users needs, performance and business results.
Jim Grotelueschen
30+ years wireless and consumer hardware engineering strategy, design & manufacturing leadership (Motorola, RIM, tvCompass). Founding member of Kinetex. Expert in all aspects of complex product architecture, engineering development and process strategies and implementation resulting in exemplary schedule, budget & quality deliverables.
Rich Perley
20+ years mobile and wireless business, marketing & product definition & execution(Motorola, Xplore Augmentix, Telular). Founding member of two companies (Xplore, Kinetex). Expert in developing and implementing product, channel, acquisition and support strategies that drive positive customer experiences and marketshare growth.
Why is Kinetex?
Honest and Direct Engagement.
Each client is unique—with distinct needs, strengths and challenges. Each client also presents particular offerings, industry positioning, markets and goals.
Kinetex engages businesses, large and small:- Early Stage - Emerging
- Mid Size - Growing
- Large - New Challenges
While every client’s needs are different, our approach to meeting those needs is consistent. We devise end-to-end strategies that create momentum, sustain momentum and deliver results.
Collaborative, Systematic Model.
We link ourselves into the DNA of our client’s organizations in order to take a holistic view of the opportunities, strengths, threats and weaknesses. We implement a direct, honest and revealing approach to quickly solve the most important issues.
- Due diligence phase – detailed interview & discovery process
- Working with stakeholders and functional leaders, develop strategic and market-tested tactics
- Assist with implementation and launch programs – enable client team members to introduce best practices
- Measure program acceptance and results. Adapt or modify to maximize return potential
- Dynamic, direct approach
- Practical, proven and broad team experience
- Timely execution focus
- Player/Coach executing from the bench and the field
- Extended resource pool via our network of experts
- Early entry into the window of opportunity provides a better ROI
- FASTER TIME TO MARKET
Contact us
Phone
512.431.6037
Address
1001 S Capital of Texas Hwy
Bldg L Suite 200
Austin, TX 78746
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