Mitch Free is a serial entrepreneur and global leader best known for founding MFG.com, an online manufacturing marketplace named by the New York Times as one of 10 companies to change the world.passion for applying advanced manufacturing technologies. Northwest Airlines recruited him to develop methods to reverse engineer and produce aircraft parts. Holder of multiple patents (5,167,720 and 5,162,659), his track record of innovation and leadership propelled him to senior management positions where he led aircraft acquisition and commissioning projects worldwide.

A dynamic and sought-after presenter, Mr. Free has spoken at Northwestern University, Harvard Business School, Wharton, Fudan University in China, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, and appears regularly on CNBC and Fox News. Mr. Free was selected by the Clinton Global Initiative to help revive American manufacturing. He sits on multiple boards, is a private pilot, a member of the Young Presidents Organization and the National Association of Corporate Directors.