Marc Barros
3x CEO - Moment, Contour, Hardware Workshop
About
I’m a 3x founder and CEO who has built two $30M+ consumer companies from scratch — which means I’ve made every mistake you’re about to make... at least twice. I’ve built (and rebuilt) teams, raised over $10M in funding, manufactured a lot of products, built every kind of marketing and sales channel imaginable (YouTube, Instagram, Paid Ads, SEO, Amazon, Wholesale, and more), and created two iconic brands people still remember. I’ve spent decades mentoring founders at every stage of the journey. I even started Hardware Workshop on the side as a way to help over 1,000 startups get off the ground. I joined MentorPass to help operators who are serious about building something great.
Experience
Co-Founder & CEO, Moment
Moment is the world’s most trusted marketplace for people who want to go more places and capture more moments. What makes Moment unique is we both make products (years of manufacturing / supply chain experience) and sell goods from our favorite creators (helping them grow their brands). What makes the business unique is how we've built the brand through every marketing channel possible - Instagram, YouTube, Wholesale, Amazon, Paid Ads, Creators, etc. Every kind of DTC marketing you are gong to do, we have run it. My time with Moment has been building the business from the ground up - capital, team, brand, etc.
Founded Hardware Workshop
I started a workshop series to help fellow hardware startups get off the ground. We helped over 1K companies over 5 years learn how to generate ideas, make their first products, manufacture them, and get to market.
Mentor - Tech Stars / Hwy 1
I spent years as a mentor for Techstars and Hwy 1 helping product companies get started.
Advisor - UW Entrepreneurship School
I was a long time board member and advisor to the Burke Center to help fellow founders get their start. Think college kids starting their first companies.