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About The Speaker

Mike Halgas
Michael is the VP of Operations at Threadless, an eCommerce pioneer in crowdsourced design founded in 2000. In 2016, Threadless launched Artist Shops, a fully functional eCommerce solution for independent creators looking to connect with their fans via merchandise manufactured and fulfilled on-demand. Michael is responsible for the strategic development of the Threadless global value chain network, product development, wholesale programs, and the Artist Shops Enterprise Solutions platform. Michael holds an MBA from Loyola University Chicago and has volunteered in several mentor programs that engage with Chicago Public School students.