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Steven Farag

Steven Farag

Co-founder and CEOCampus Ink

Co-founder and CEO of Campus Ink, started selling decorated apparel in 2012 while still in college and has never looked back. He purchased a small print shop in 2015, and today, the company services the collegiate market on the national level. Thanks to an investment from Mark Cuban, it has begun building “Name, Image, and Likeness” licensed merch platforms for Universities so that athletes can share in the profits. The NIL Store supports 120+ universities and over 12,000 athletes on the platform.

Steven and the team have built a platform rooted in education & technology. Their platform provides state-of-the-art training to students in design, sales, and marketing, and their supporting sales force is made up of over 300 students on 75 campuses in the United States. Through their platform, Campus Ink pays out over 2 million dollars a year to athletes and students. 

Fri Jan 2310:45 AM – 12:00 PM102F

S21 Boost Profits Without Burning Screens: DTF for Screen Printers

Direct-to-film (DTF) printing is transforming the way screen printers handle short runs, detailed artwork, and on-demand jobs. But how do you integrat…Direct-to-film (DTF) printing is transforming the way screen printers handle short runs, detailed artwork, and on-demand jobs. But how do you integrate it into your shop without disrupting what already works? Join moderator Adrienne Palmer, industry …Direct-to-film (DTF) printing is transforming the way screen printers handle short runs, detailed artwork, and on-demand jobs. But how do you integrate it into your shop without disrupting what already works? Join moderator Adrienne Palmer, industry journalist, for a conversation with Daniel Valade, digital print expert with more than 15 years of experience, and [TBD], a screen printer who has successfully added DTF to their workflow. This panel …Direct-to-film (DTF) printing is transforming the way screen printers handle short runs, detailed artwork, and on-demand jobs. But how do you integrate it into your shop without disrupting what already works? Join moderator Adrienne Palmer, industry journalist, for a conversation with Daniel Valade, digital print expert with more than 15 years of experience, and [TBD], a screen printer who has successfully added DTF to their workflow. This panel will cover: What DTF really looks like in a screen printing shop What DTF does better (and where screen printing still wins) Tips for hybrid workflows and maximizing production efficiency You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of how DTF can expand your capabilities, plus the tools to start offering it to customers immediately.  Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More

SeminarSession TypeScreen PrintingSession Track
Adrienne Palmer
Steven Farag
Daniel Valade
Adrienne Palmer
Adrienne PalmerFounder, AP Media Group
Steven Farag
Steven FaragCo-founder and CEO, Campus Ink
Daniel Valade
Daniel ValadeProduct Manager of Digital Print, Roland DGA
Adrienne Palmer
Adrienne PalmerFounder, AP Media Group
Steven Farag
Steven FaragCo-founder and CEO, Campus Ink
Daniel Valade
Daniel ValadeProduct Manager of Digital Print, Roland DGA
Allow Registration:Yes
Capacity Unlimited:No
Is there any date and/or time you cannot present during the show?:No
Session Capacity:120
Suggestions for reaching this audience:Use buzzwords that speak to pain points and curiosity: “No screens? No problem,” “Add services without adding staff,” “DTF vs screen printing: what works best?” Focus on real workflows, profit, speed, and keeping screen printing relevant.