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Matt Kawiecki

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Founder at Totchop

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

FoundedTotchop

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Edward KimunlockedMatt: together at Chrysler (2011)
×2Matt: together at Purdue University
×3Matt: together at Chrysler
×6Matt: together at Shanghai Jiao Tong University

About

Matt Kawiecki is the founder of Holstead, where he develops products for parents and the activities of daily living (ADL) space, including Totchop, a rocker knife set designed for simplicity and safety. He previously spent 10 years at Lilly working in production and team building, and serves as a founding board member of The Catholic Chamber of Fort Wayne.

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Totchop's investors · 1

Elevate VenturesIndianapolis · $20K – $2M checks

Experience

  1. HolsteadFoundercurrent2025 — present
  2. totchopFoundercurrent2024 — presentFort Wayne, Indiana, United States
  3. Eli Lilly and CompanySr. Principal Engineer2022 — 2024
  4. Eli Lilly and CompanyConsultant Engineer2020 — 2022Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
  5. Eli Lilly and CompanyAssociate Consultant Engineer2016 — 2020Greater Indianapolis
  6. Eli Lilly and CompanySenior Process Engineer2013 — 2016Greater Indianapolis
  7. Anheuser-Busch InBevCampus Ambassador2012Purdue University
  8. Eli Lilly and CompanyManufacturing Intern2012Greater Indianapolis
  9. ChryslerProduct Development Intern2011Auburn Hills, MI

Skills & more

Leadership14Oral & Written Communication Skills2Public Speaking5Communication1Entrepreneurship1Mechanical Engineering19Six Sigma10Time Management1College Recruiting1Product Development5Root Cause Analysis3Fractography
+2 moreQualification TestingGood Manufacturing Practives
  • Faith Driven Entrepreneur Foundation Group — Faith Driven Entrepreneur

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Who is Matt Kawiecki?
Matt Kawiecki is the founder of Holstead, where he develops products for parents and the activities of daily living (ADL) space, including Totchop, a rocker knife set designed for simplicity and safety. He previously spent 10 years at Lilly working in production and team building, and serves as a founding board member of The Catholic Chamber of Fort Wayne.
Where does Matt Kawiecki work?
Matt Kawiecki is Founder of Totchop.
What companies did Matt Kawiecki found?
Matt Kawiecki founded Totchop.
Where did Matt Kawiecki go to school?
Matt Kawiecki studied at Purdue University (Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering/Entrepreneurship); Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

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