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Dean Ekkaia

I'm a Cofounder at Lellan - developer of elegant surface LED color tile technology and software solutions. My focus is on developing the marketing, sales, and operations aspects of the business along with product development.

Headline: Startup Member
Work status: Employed Full-Time
Website: http://www.deanekkaia.com
Industries: Computing, Information Technology, Internet, Mobile
Skills: Business, Design, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, English, Entrepreneurship, German, Graphic design, Investment, Languages, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Negotiation, Norwegian, Product design, Recruitment
Location: Berkeley, CA
Groups: Dakota Venture Group
Interested in: Consulting opportunities, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding engineers, Finding mentors, Finding team mates, Getting press, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Providing services to startups, Raising money, Recruiting, Recruiting for my startup, Trading services
Schools: University of Minnesota System - Twin Cities, University of North Dakota

FEATURED STARTUP

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  • Startup type: Company
  • Status: Active
  • Stage: Prototyping

FULL BIO

I'm a Cofounder at Lellan - developer of elegant surface LED color tile technology and software solutions. My focus is on developing the marketing, sales, and operations aspects of the business along with product development.

I'm also a Cofounder at consumer electronics product development design firm, Berktronics. Currently developing a line of consumer electronic accessories under the Audman brand name. Our philosophy is to mix distinctive design, innovative product engineering and immersive apps to create great product. My focus is on product design along with running the marketing, sales, and operations aspects of the business.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Employer: Lellan, Inc.
Position: Cofounder
Time period: February 2012 - Present

Employer: Lellan, Inc.
Position: Cofounder

EDUCATION

University: University of North Dakota
Time period: 2009 - 2010
Degree: MBA

University: University of Minnesota System - Twin Cities
Degree: Econ, BA

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Dean is Following (5)

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  • Stantum Technologies

    A pioneering developer of multi-touch sensing technologies.

  • QuickDiaper

    QuickDiaper makes cloth diapers convenient for the modern parent.

  • Bug Slug

    Bug Slug is a 100% natural pest control product. Made of natural ingredients from the EPA's 25B list, Bug Slug is 100% hypo-allergenic, 100% safe, and 100% effective.

  • Algean Energy

    Using innovative methods to grow algae from coal fired power plant flue exhaust to produce renewable biodiesel, reduce CO2 emissions, create ethanol feedstock, avoid carbon tax, and grow the Dakotas as a leader in clean renewable energy.

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