Speaker

Jacques Panis

President, Shinola

Watches are the most complex product to make in regards to design, development and manufacturing.

Panis founded Webosaurs in 2007, an online brand created to educate children globally on the history and diversity of our planet. He collaborated with animation studio Reel FX to expand the Webosaurs project while running the Reel FX interactive division.

Jacques joined Shinola in 2010 to oversee product development and strategic direction for the company and became its President in 2013.

Talks

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Putting The Motor Back In Motor City

Jacques Panis•Technology

Jacques tells the story of Shinola, a people driven watch manufacturer in Detroit. The factory was built in an old building that housed a school. Shinola now sponsors several classes within the school, including watch and bicycle design. The proces...