Do you have a passion for ideas and products that solve problems? Do you want to be creative for a living?

Join Inventors Groups of America on Wednesday September 25th at 4pm Pacific for a fascinating presentation about the mindset needed to survive and thrive as a creative person in corporate America.

Our special guest, Phillip Kauffman, will share his unique path to becoming the creative director at a major beverage company with an emphasis on takeaways for you.

What were the major turning points in his development as a creative person? What decisions did he make that put him on the path to doing engaging work? How is he pursuing an entrepreneurial path today?

He will also peel back the curtain on what it’s like directing a creative team at well-known and beloved brands.

Thank you for sharing your hard-earned wisdom with us, Phillip!

“If you look around and don’t see something you want. Make it yourself.” — Aaron Draplin

Special note: After the first half of the event ends at 5pm Pacific, we’re hosting special breakout rooms. Plan on sticking around to meet your fellow inventor and get your questions related to entrepreneurship and inventing answered.

About Phillip Kauffman

Phillip Kauffman is a husband, father, and a dedicated professional who thrives on solving complex challenges. With a background in Graphic Design, and diverse industry experience, he has successfully navigated various creative fields from airbrushing custom cars, designing movie posters, to overseeing creative as the Creative Director at a Major Beverage Company. Phillip’s journey eventually led him to his current role as the Sr. Director of Marketing Technology. In this position, he bridges the gap between Marketing, Creative, and IT, leveraging his expertise to translate business needs into innovative technology and workflow solutions.

Outside of his professional pursuits, he seeks flow states in action sports, such as mountain biking and surfing, and has an insatiable wanderlust for international travel. Phillip remains committed to continuous learning; Recently completing his MBA, and is also dedicated to expanding his linguistic skills by studying Spanish.