2. Problem
• Low efficiency
– Hand calculations
– Active RFID = expensive
– Delayed inventory updates
• Safety
– Possible accidents
– High insurance/worker’s comp. payments
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3. Solution
We provide:
• Tracking device
– Cheaper than RFID
– No need to get off of the forklift
• Warehousing System
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Free to download
Wide-spread compatibility
Instantaneous updates
Auto-calculators
• Easy system installation and maintenance
– Responsive tech support
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4. Business Model
1st year pre-tax margin: 79.76%
Kline Technologies generates revenue through:
– Sale of tracking devices
– System use commissions
– Maintaining the system
Our 3 Target Markets are:
1. Distribution centers (i.e., HyVee and Walmart)
2. High-end consumer electronics
3. Shipping companies
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5. The Product
Benefits
1. Cheaper to operate
1. Lower insurance payments/less
injury (Safer environment)
1. Auto-calculations
1. Don’t use it; Don’t pay
1. Mobility
1. Increase efficiency with realtime inventory updates
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7. Marketing and Sales
Marketing Strategy
• Place ads in industry magazines
• Website
– Video
– Quick Quote
• The use of manufacturer’s sales
representatives
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9. Management Team
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Sebastian Kline – Founder and CEO (80% ownership)
Brian Simon – CTO (15% ownership)
Max Mitchem – CMO (5% ownership)
Nick Lansing – Mentor and partner
Rebecca Evans – Business advisor
Lawrence Lee – Business advisor
Dr. Lawrence Pilgram – Materials advisor
• Kline Technologies is structured as an S-Corp.
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10. Financial Projections
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Revenue
$3,672,813
$7,455,126
$11,346,940 $15,348,254 $19,459,069
Profit
$2,131,917
$4,868,507
$7,297,312
$10,268,975 $13,292,233
Profit Margin
79.76%
65.30%
64.31%
66.91%
68.31%
Distributions
$1,065,959
$2,434,254
$3,648,656
$5,134,487
$6,130,118
Major Expenditures:
•Employee wages
•Base cost of goods
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Year 5
Market size: $500 million annually
•0.05% market saturation by year 3.
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11. Current Status
• Seeking funding of $200,000
• Finalizing alpha prototype
– Preparing to begin beta testing period
• Companies seeking to buy our product
• Patented products
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12. Expansion and Exit Strategy
• Maintain a 10-20% growth each year
eventually gaining 20-30% market saturation
• Expand into other types of automation
• Develop other products for different types of
warehouse applications
• Exit Strategy:
– Annual distributions
– Stock buyback
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