Yidi Weng

Synthesized feedback from 20+ venture investors to reframe company narrative and founder messaging; produced investor-ready scripts, objection-handling briefs, and pitch materials, improving clarity and meeting conversion Conducted ecosystem and competitive analysis across 25+ DeSci & DePIN projects, evaluating token models, traction, and GTM strategies to inform partnership targeting and strategic positioning Built and maintained high-trust commercial relationships with clinics, doctors, and 5+ global beauty brands, strengthening credibility across B2B sales, fundraising, and market entry Supported B2B partnership outreach and closing cycles with 10+ clinics and 20+ beauty brands, accelerating enterprise conversations and deal momentum Led end-to-end coordination of investor roadshows, demos, technical walkthroughs, and community-facing events; contributed to a successful $5M funding round

- Built and managed relationships with 100+ blockchain companies, designing a scalable IR pipeline and communication framework that expanded ecosystem visibility by 5–10× and strengthened institutional confidence. - Led high-impact community programs, including weekly seminars (60+ attendees), industry mixers, and the Lab’s first career fair (150+ attendees); owned full operations from venue setup to hosting, moderating, and volunteer management. - Evaluated business models of 10+ affiliated startups and matched them with aligned investors; managed full IR lifecycle from narrative preparation to diligence coordination.

Developed and managed 500+ tertiary packaging development projects with global suppliers, by conducting transit tests to ensure optimal protection for cosmetic goods delivery, achieving zero damage from vendor to shelf. • Oversaw for 20,000+ case pack entries in Nav, enabling efficient access for cross-functional teams, which improved project turnaround time. • Audited and updated 10,000+ outdated case pack entries and established 18 e-commerce shipping protocols, packing inspections, and transit testing, ensuring smooth product integration into a new facility through refined processes. • Supervised and communicated 7 interns and a PKG Manager by providing hands-on technical support for packaging testing and storage , ensuring a smooth onboarding process and effective coverage during our supervisor’s WFH absence. • Collaborated with Marketing and suppliers to monitor artwork against pre-approved samples, preventing supply chain disruptions and ensuring product quality and brand consistency across all channels.

Partnered the CEOs in defining the scope of sustainable development initiatives by launching and evaluating innovative PKG solutions, achieving cost reductions and decreasing virgin plastic usage, aligning with the environmental objectives. • Optimized production by standardizing PKG specs for snack bags, 30+ shippers, and 26 display-ready cases, reducing production time by 25% and enabling same-day delivery of fresh snack products to retail shelves.

Conducted Risk Management with Stakeholders on new development launches by identifying potential issues and proposing solutions, effectively preventing failures during packaging testing and saving both time and budget. • Anticipated and addressed issues by evaluating 5 different fillers for production line trials and collaborated with the formula lab to resolve challenges, preventing significant failures during mass production to manage budget effectively • Enhanced project transparency by implementing testing protocols and maintaining weekly and monthly updates with stakeholders, such as project managers, creative managers and clients, leading to improved project outcomes. • Boosted company profitability by modifying 29 package designs with Solidworks and Auto CAD, incorporating trends and sustainable materials that attracted new clients. • Ensured product quality by coordinating 500+ tests including torque, vacuum, compatibility, leakage, and transit testing, leading to higher product reliability.

Established a comprehensive Packaging Library, including all types of cosmetic primary packaging, creating a lasting resource that improved project efficiency and historical reference. • Improved accuracy in assembly by managing 90+ Fill & Assembly instructions, leading to higher quality finished goods.

-Manage and issue bill of materials for 58 promotional gift sets, new launches, and existing finishing good’s – packaging components, WIPs, bulk formula for the planning team to help improve database -Review final approval of artwork validation files to ensure they are compliant with Legal Retail Standards -Issue and inspect detailed 63 Assembly Instructions for factory plants to avoid mistakes from different Assembly Centers -Lead in developing 38 detailed packaging specifications for Purchasing Team to get the brief cost for the season -Organize files in order to support intern supervisor and ensure accuracy in record maintenance