Paul Akers is the founder and president of FastCap, a product development company that specialises in woodworking tools and hardware for professional builders. FastCap was founded in 1997, and since then, Paul’s intense curiosity on how things could be improved paved the way for him to become a prolific innovator, holding many US and international patents.

FastCap launches approximately 20-30 innovative products per year and has won the Business of the Year award twice. Paul’s first book, 2 Second Lean, is now available in 15 languages, and he has written several other books about Lean thinking.

Paul is an avid outdoorsman, a pilot with over 2,000 hours of flight time, and an energetic speaker who has worked with many notable organisations worldwide.

Paul will give an online presentation on the simple approach to lean, sharing his insights on how to implement lean principles in business. His presentation will emphasise the power of innovation and the benefits of creating a lean culture, offering practical tips and strategies that anyone can use to improve their processes and achieve greater success.