Alder Riley is building the future of decentralized manufacturing as Co-Founder & CEO of Itemfarm. His company deploys modular microfactories, called Orchards, that turn local materials into high-margin products on-site, helping retailers, schools, and governments bypass fragile global supply chains. Backed by national partners and real customer traction, Itemfarm is scaling into a market shaped by reshoring, tariffs, and demand for local resilience. Alder is also a founding member of Small Steps & Giant Leaps, a 90,000+ strong space industry network, and believes deeply in creating a future where local manufacturing is not only vital on Earth—but essential beyond it.