Nelson Duder

Co-Founder & CEO @ Innovation Factory AI

About

I've spent 21 years in the specification lighting industry. I know what it takes to sell into the architect and lighting designer community - the technical depth, the speed of response, and the trust you build with specifiers over time.About a year ago, we built an AI product expert for our own lighting company. It fundamentally changed how our team handles technical queries - responding to specifiers 2-5x faster and getting on more specifications as a result.We've since started helping other specification lighting manufacturers do the same. No generic AI tools. No outside consultants guessing what lighting people need. Just a tool built by lighting people, for lighting people.If you're a specification lighting manufacturer looking at how AI fits into your sales and support process, happy to chat.Book a demo with me now! https://calendly.com/nelson-innovation-factory-ai

Country

New Zealand

City

Canterbury

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

Photometry, Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Product Development, Business Planning, Business Development, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Account Management, Sales, LED lighting systems, Lighting, Lighting Design, Lighting Control, Solid State Lighting, LED Luminaire Development, Key Account Management, Management, Architectural Lighting, Product Marketing

Experience

Co-Founder & CEO

Innovation Factory AI

2025-11 - Present · 11 mos

Christchurch

https://www.lightinginnovation.ai/

Director

Holders Technology NZ/AU

2021-8 - Present · 5 yrs 2 mos

Co-Founder & Director

Osin

2019-8 - Present · 7 yrs 2 mos

New Zealand

Co-Founder - OSIN Director - Energylight Group

Director

Energylight

2004-7 - Present · 22 yrs 3 mos

New Zealand

Previously Flare Lighting Ltd (2004-2010)

Director

ENERGYLINE

2016-10 - Present · 10 yrs

Christchurch | New Zealand

Director - Innovation Factory

ENERGYLINE

2024-1 - 2025-11 · 1 yr 11 mos

leading digital transformation in the lighting industry. Our specialized software solutions streamline operations for manufacturers, distributors, and partners, Our IES File Manager, which provides clients with infinite IES file variations in real time for as little as $80 per month.