Crafting worlds
Our journey
Shanghai-Powered.
Globally Focused.
From our strategic base in Shanghai, the heart of modern manufacturing, we empower the visions of entrepreneurs worldwide.
ProtoFlow is a new kind of product development partner, built for a new generation of global entrepreneurs. Our mission is to demystify the world of manufacturing and provide a seamless, end-to-end pathway from a great idea to a successful global brand. We bring together data-driven strategy, world-class design, and elite supply chain management to turn ambitious visions into tangible realities.
We were founded on a simple observation: too many brilliant ideas get lost on the journey from concept to consumer. Founders with incredible vision were being stopped by the complexities of the supply chain. ProtoFlow was built to be the on-the-ground, trusted partner we wished existed—a team dedicated to navigating every challenge and ensuring visionary entrepreneurs have the support they need to build, launch, and scale.
Trusted by top companies
No.
Honors & Recognition
ACHIEVEMENT
CLIENT / PROJECT
01.
Kickstarter "Project We Love"
$1.5M+ Crowdfunded
Nordic Wellness Lighting
2025
02.
Featured In TechCrunch
Gadget of the Year
US Smart Bird Feeder
2025
03.
Amazon's Choice
#1 New Release in Category
Australian Pizza Oven
2025
04.
Top Supply Chain Partner
Industry Excellence
ProtoFlow
2025
Meet our talented team
Building product worlds together
D. Zhao
Chief Executive Officer
Experience: Former professionals at top-tier consulting firms and Chief Strategy Officer for a leading e-commerce operators.
Expertise: Specializes in 0-to-1 product definition, market analysis, and business model design.
Track Record: Led 37 new product launches and achieved an average gross margin of 52%.
G. Song
Lead Supply Chain Operations
Experience: A veteran of China’s manufacturing sector with a vast, curated network of elite suppliers across all major industrial belts.
Expertise: Master of quality control and complex project coordination.
Track Record: Managed an $8M annual procurement budget while maintaining a defect rate of less than 0.3%.
A. Dubois
Marketing Director
Experience: Expert in cross-cultural marketing and content strategy for global audiences.
Expertise: Proficient in driving growth and building communities on platforms like Reddit and YouTube.
Track Record: Scaled a standalone e-commerce brand to a multi-million dollar GMV and generated $500k in sales from a single viral video.
Hear what our customers/partners think
See how we inspire Small businesses
ProtoFlow didn't just find a supplier; they found artisans who understood the soul of our product. They were our trusted bridge to a tradition of craftsmanship we could never have accessed alone
In beauty tech, trust is everything. ProtoFlow acted as our dedicated quality and compliance team, managing the rigorous testing and international certifications we needed to launch a product that was both safe and effective. They protected our brand and our customers
Building a product that involves intense heat and food is a compliance nightmare. ProtoFlow’s expertise was invaluable; they managed the complex materials sourcing and all the international safety certifications, giving us the confidence to launch globally
