FAQ

Common questions.

What does Exactlee Design & Development do?

Exactlee is my design and consulting practice. I cover product design, SolidWorks CAD modeling, prototyping, composites and mold-making, CNC machining consulting, and manufacturing-process help, taking a project from a rough idea all the way to a finished, manufacturable product.

Where is Exactlee located?

San Luis Obispo, California. I work on-site with local clients and remotely for clients elsewhere.

What industries have you worked in?

Outdoor and automotive accessories (Space Campers), food and beverage and fermentation science (Whalebird Kombucha), and cleantech and waste processing (WISErg's anaerobic digesters). That range is intentional. I work best on projects that cross disciplines rather than stay in one lane.

Am I a licensed Professional Engineer (PE)?

No. I'm a degreed mechanical engineer, not a licensed PE. Work that needs a PE stamp, permit-ready structural calculations, certified analyses, or code sign-off, is outside my scope, and I'll point you to the right person.

What kinds of projects do I take on?

Product design and development, composite parts and molds, CNC and machining consulting, prototyping, 3D scanning and CAD, design-to-build documentation, and startup or business advisory.

Can you help with fundraising or business planning, not just product design?

Yes. Alongside product design and prototyping, I offer pitch deck development, financial modeling, fundraising strategy (SAFEs, convertible notes, equity), company formation guidance, and startup advisory drawn from running my own ventures. See the Startup & Business section for the full breakdown.

Do you work with early-stage startups, or only established companies?

Both. A lot of my work is with early-stage founders who need help turning a rough idea into something fundable or manufacturable, but I also take on projects for established companies that need extra technical or design capacity for a specific phase of work.

Can I help take a product from idea to production?

Yes, that's the core of Exactlee: design, engineering, prototyping, and the manufacturing handoff, plus the business side when it's needed.