Who We Are
Our history
Founded on the belief that small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) are the lifeblood of the U.S. economy, our organization emerged in response to the seismic disruptions that upended global supply chains in recent years.
Launched in 2024, our mission was clear: to help SMBs navigate supply chain vulnerabilities exposed by geopolitical tensions, natural disasters, and labor shortages. Early on, we recognized the need for a more resilient, diversified supply chain model—one that balances reshoring, nearshoring, and strategic global partnerships.
Through collaborative efforts with policymakers, industry experts, and Fortune 500 companies, we’ve grown into a trusted resource for SMBs looking to:
Build sustainable supply chains.
Access government resources and workforce training programs.
Integrate into reshoring efforts led by large corporations.
Over the years, we’ve built a robust peer learning network, advocated for SMB-friendly trade policies, and empowered thousands of businesses to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world. Today, we continue to champion a resilient supply chain ecosystem that secures economic opportunity for all.
The Board
Zheng Huang
Zheng "Z" is a Co-Founder of Saddle Horn Management LLC, a holding company of industrial and manufacturing businesses in North America. Previously Z worked at Intel Corporation as a Managing Director and then served under President Obama as a White House Fellow and special assistant to the Administrator for US Agency for International Aid.
Z has worked in over ten countries, including the US, Germany, Japan, India, and China and traveled to over 90 countries. He was educated at Stanford University, with a M.S. in Computer Science, B.S. in Industrial Engineering, and B.A. in Economics. He also earned his MBA from Harvard Business School.
Steven Kupka
Steven Kupka is a partner in King & Spalding’s Corporate, Finance & Investments Group. An expert on the complexities of public policy and regulatory law at the federal, state, and local government levels, Mr. Kupka focuses his practice on international trade, foreign regulatory issues and foreign asset recovery efforts with a particular emphasis on Latin America.
The Team
Nadia Hewett
Nadia has a unique combination of experiences as a senior executive with Global Fortune 100 company, in emerging technology, and versed in business development, international management, supply chain logistics, sales, operations, negotiations, innovation, and optimization. Led Global Trade Digitization at the World Economic Forum and was previously Head of Supply Chain Management at Damco. Lived and worked in Asia, Africa, Europe and the last 10+ years the Americas.