FirstBuild
ManufacturingKentucky, United States11-50 Employees
FirstBuild is a manufacturing company in Louisville, Kentucky, structured as a co-creation community that integrates user input into product development from the outset. Backed by GE Appliances, FirstBuild has access to engineering and design talent to support its work. The organization collaborates with external brands, such as its partnership with King Arthur Baking Company to develop the Sourdough Sidekick, with pre-sale announced in 2025 and nationwide availability in 2026. FirstBuild launched its co-creation platform in 2022 to enable engagement with inventors and product users in the development process. The company has 11-50 employees and reported revenue in the range of $10 million to $25 million.