Robert Mulokwa

Robert Mulokwa SELF STARTING ENTREPRENEURIAL EXECUTIVE- - SUMMARY Experienced entrepreneur with a successful track record starting, growing, and exiting businesses. Skilled in developing and executing growth strategies in technology, manufacturing, and human resource environments. Proven leadership in high-pressure situations, with a focus on team motivation, management, and coaching. WORK EXPERIENCE Founder/CEO Jan 2021 - Current KickPredict Inc. • Founded and developed KickPredict.co, a binary options market for future sneaker prices. • Managed all aspects of platform design, development, marketing, and maintenance. • Successfully grew sales from $0 to over $10k per month without external funding, utilizing social media, email, and physical marketing strategies. • Led a team of contract engineers for platform development and maintenance. • Took full charge of customer success initiatives. Researcher Jan 2018 - Dec 2021 Stax Inc. • Conducted comprehensive market research for M&A transactions and business strategy development. • Delivered market insights to venture capital and private equity clients for mid to large cap private company investments. • Analyzed complex datasets and conducted executive interviews to derive market insights. • Played a key role in defending market assumptions in internal reviews before client presentations. • Kept abreast of industry trends, news, and best practices across multiple sectors. Founder/CEO Mar 2013 - Dec 2017 MyStorageSuite • Established and managed a 5,600 sq. ft luxury private storage facility beneath Aqua Tower in Chicago, generating over $200k in revenue. • Expanded the team from zero to 6 employees, enhancing operational efficiency. • Implemented a customer feedback system and oversaw website design and development. • Initiated and managed a monthly Etsy market, boosting community engagement and facility utilization. • Negotiated partnerships and terms with Etsy sellers for market participation. • Successfully sold the facility to Magellan Development, ensuring its continued operation. Sep 2009 - Dec 2012 CEO Altra Steel • Led the acquisition and growth of a structural steel fabricator, increasing sales from $1.4M to $3.0M. • Recruited key staff including a Fieldwork Foreman, factory workers, and an in-house accountant. • Secured a major supplier contract with Caterpillar for custom-designed pallet racks. • Developed a third-party outsourcing program, expanding service offerings. • Diversified the customer base by growing the general contractor network. • Enhanced factory utilization by increasing average job size and implementing a 'kitting' fabrication system. • Managed significant projects including Provena Hospital, Lexus, Henderson School, Chase branch banks, and Fermi Labs. • Oversaw all contract reviews, erector disbursements, and change orders. • Led operations, finance, HR, production, and board reporting, managing both top and bottom lines. Sr. Associate Aug 2005 - Jan 2008 Merrill Lynch • Engaged in all stages of leveraged finance deals, including sourcing, evaluation, underwriting, and monitoring. • Analyzed and improved the performance of portfolio companies. • Assessed strategic alternatives for portfolio companies, such as M&A, spin-offs, and growth strategies. June 2004 - June 2005 Associate Adams Street Partners • Analyzed secondary market buyout fund LP interests. • Reviewed Offering Memoranda for General Partnerships raising buyout funds. • Managed the 'DealFlow' database for Chicago and London offices, including industry and company research. PROJECTS KickPredict.co Type: Entrepreneurial Technologies: Platform design, development, marketing, and maintenance A binary options market for future sneaker prices. EDUCATION BS Finance 2000 Indiana University – Bloomington MBA 2005 University of Chicago Booth School of Business COURSES Advanced Corporate Finance 2005 University of Chicago Booth School of Business Strategic Management 2005 University of Chicago Booth School of Business Entrepreneurial Ventures Indiana University – Bloomington 2000 VOLUNTEERING • Engaging in charity work, contributing to community development. SKILLS • • • • • • • • • • • Business Development Deal Sourcing Cost Reduction Strategies Digital Marketing Product Design and Development Customer Acquisition Techniques Contract Negotiation Manufacturing Processes Growth Strategy Formulation Professional Networking KPI Identification and Dashboard Reporting HOBBIES • Passion for film, content production, artificial intelligence applications, and cutting-edge technology. • Active in sports, including running and High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). • Scaling businesses and developing new growth strategies.