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Yulia Blinova
Yulia is the Founder of Zignify Global Product Sourcing and Co-founder of two successful Amazon brands. With 18 years of experience in global product sourcing, supply chain, logistics, import/export, and e-commerce, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. Before embarking on her entrepreneurial journey with Zignify, she served as the Managing Director for Flixbus in Russia, a position that leveraged her skills in a rapidly scaling German unicorn startup.
She also provides consulting services for renowned organizations such as BCG, Alibaba, and Joop, assisting them with intricate sourcing and supply chain management challenges. Her expertise is frequently sought after by businesses aiming to optimize their operations globally.
Away from the professional realm, she is an avid motorcycle enthusiast, a passionate traveler, and a devoted partner to her better half, Sebastian Herz. These personal pursuits provide her with a unique perspective and drive that she brings into every professional engagement.
Awards and Recognitions
Keynote Speeches Offered
Product Sourcing
Learn the in’s and out’s of product sourcing worldwide, from where to source specific products to factors to keep in mind when looking for the right supplier
How to Negotiate with Manufacturers
This talk covers strategies to help you cultivate mutually beneficial long-term relationships with manufacturers around the world and to achieve favorable terms
Understanding Shipping & Importing
Get a comprehensive overview of the logistical and regulatory considerations necessary for efficient and compliant international trade operations, and the factors that you need to consider for your own business.
Nearshoring vs Offshoring
Sebastian Herz
Sebastian, born in 1985, is the co-founder of Zignify Global Product Sourcing, owns 2 product brands, and is a graduate engineer in electrical engineering / industrial automation. He lived six years in Asia (3 in China), started an Amazon business in 2014, and now runs the probably only sourcing company in the world that sources not only from China but also from all over the world – together with his better half, Yuliya Blinova. Fun fact; they traveled overland from Singapore to Germany on one motorcycle: 242 days & 38.322km while collecting money for needy children.
Awards and Recognitions
A comprehensive guide for setting up and scaling an Amazon business
Keynote Speeches Offered
How to Build a Brand From Scratch by Using AI
How to Build and Shape your Business: The Guidelines in 1 Hour
Top Hacks to Negotiate Better Prices
4.5 Profit Optimizers to Work On
Learn how you can use 4.5 profit optimization techniques to increase your margin by between 30-200% without selling a single unit more.
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