Mitch Free

Mitch Free is a serial entrepreneur, manufacturing industry maverick, and global trade expert. He is the owner and CEO of ZYCI a company that makes precision parts for the aerospace, defense, robotics and, medical device industries. Mitch also founded, 3Datum in 1998, MFG.com in 2000 and, Fast Radius in 2014. Mitch began his career as an apprentice machinist and developed a passion for applying advanced manufacturing technologies. Northwest Airlines recruited him to develop methods to reverse engineer and produce aircraft parts. Holder of multiple patents, his track record of innovation and leadership quickly led to senior management positions where he oversaw aircraft acquisition and commissioning projects worldwide. Mitch's hands-on experience, vision, and track record of execution established him as an industry leader. A dynamic and sought-after presenter, Mitch Free has spoken at Northwestern University, Harvard Business School, Wharton, Fudan University in China, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, and appears regularly on various media outlets including CNBC and Fox Business. Mitch is a previous winner of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award, he has been featured in numerous books and co-authored The Great Disruption.