Peter's profile

Peter

Location:

McKinney, TX, USA

Reputation points: 20

Peter's startup

Startup industry:

Manufacturing

Startup stage:

New - Minimal viable product or service launched with no or few customers/ users

Website link:

Peter's co-founder search details

Why Peter would make a good co-founder

Skilled and educated with a combined 40 years of serial business start ups winning and failing from manufacturer representative to restaurants start up and Product innovation and Marketing.

Elevator pitch for startup:

America 1st Brands Marketplace™ Verified. Blockchain-Authenticated. Built for America’s Future. Overview: America 1st Brands Marketplace™ is a blockchain-verified, omnichannel commerce platform connecting U.S. manufacturers, producers, and ethical brands directly with consumers, global buyers, and government procurement. We combine eCommerce, livestream shopping, AR/VR showroom tools, and private-label manufacturing under one trusted, made-in-USA ecosystem. Flagship Program: We’re launching America Essentials™, a co-branded private-label product line (cleaning, wellness, pantry staples) distributed via our marketplace, regional co-packers, and GSA-qualified vendors. Tech Advantage: ✔️ Blockchain product verification ✔️ Seller donation integration ✔️ GSA-ready procurement tools (SAM, CAGE) ✔️ AI-powered storefronts ✔️ Livestream + AR/VR commerce Market: 🇺🇸 $900B U.S. Government procurement 🛍️ $700B Household Essentials market 📦 $6.2T Total U.S. consumer spend Ask: We’re raising a $2.5M seed round to scale development, seller onboarding, fulfillment, and launch our full-stack platform. Traction: MVP prototype live | 500+ seller onboarding pipeline | Co-packer partnerships in progress | Early traction with patriotic brands 📩 To learn more or request the full deck & pro forma: Contact: Peter Mwedziwendira, Co-Founder 📧 founder@america1stbrands.com 🌐 www.america1stbrands.com

Idea stage:

Validation - Concept exploration & research

Idea industry:

E-Commerce

Peter's skills:

Business Development
Product

Skills Peter is looking for:

Developer
Designer

Hours per week available to commit:

30+ hours per week