Afshan Khan

Portfolio Executive, Hardware

2018 - Current

As Portfolio Executive at Innovation Works, I work with early stage hardware companies focused on robotics, AI, agtech, energy, and advanced manufacturing. Provide guidance on critical business issues, including business plan development, market validation and fundraising. In this role, I evaluate companies for funding by Innovation Works.

Manufacturing Program Manager

2015 - 2018

• Established Scalable Innovation Program to provide direct investment in manufacturers and supply chain partners engaging with hardware technology companies • Developed and led AlphaLab Gear’s Manufacturing Program to provide direct investment, hands-on support, and business expertise to support design for manufacturing, a manufacturing roadmap, and scale manufacturing

Innovation Adoption Program Manager

2013 - 2015

* Product Innovation & Process Innovation: assist manufacturers to gain a competitive advantage, improve efficiencies, strengthen market position * Business Coaching & Consulting: training on agile development methodologies, business plan development, financial analysis, resource identification, marketing strategy, plan development

CEO

2000 - 2013

* International manufacturer and distributor of polyurethane millwork building materials for home construction, commercial projects, and building renovation * Responsible for all aspects of company operations including strategy development and execution, manufacturing, distribution, international supply chain, sales and marketing, finance, and administration

Principal Business Development

1998 - 2000

Led and/or coordinated merger projects, acquisition targets, divestiture activity, and new business development from Xerox’s research and development initiatives

Senior Manager Corporate Strategy

1996 - 1998

Supervised ongoing development of corporate strategic planning and forecasting processes for the annual corporate business plan, departmental budgets and sales forecasts

Senior Account Manager

1994 - 1996

Manager Corporate Strategy

1992 - 1994

Finance Analyst

1991 - 1992

Senior Financial Consultant

1986 - 1989