Going from Product Idea to Business Success

Date: Oct 26, 2026 6:30 PM EST – 8:00 PM
Topic: Going from Product Idea to Business Success
Location: Zoom and TBD local Boston area venue
Open to the public.
Link: https://www.bostonconsultants.org/event-details/going-from-product-idea-to-business-success
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Scientists, engineers and consultants are exceptional at solving technical problems—but turning an innovative product into a successful business / product or service requires a different set of skills.
Whether you've developed a breakthrough technology, designed a new product, or have an idea that's been sitting on the shelf, this session will provide a practical roadmap for transforming innovation into a fundable startup. This presentation may help startups.
You'll learn how to evaluate your idea's market potential, build the foundation of a startup, develop a compelling pitch deck, and confidently tell your story to investors, partners, and clients.
Drawing on decades of experience as an entrepreneur, angel investor, and startup coach, Dave Hall will share real-world insights, common pitfalls to avoid, and proven strategies that help technical founders move from concept to commercialization.
Discussion Topics:
· Bringing your product idea together as a startup business
· The steps to develop a compelling pitch deck for funding
· How to pitch your product development and startup story
You'll Discover:
· How to determine whether your idea solves a "need-to-have" problem or is simply a "nice-to-have."
· How to validate your product's market opportunity before investing significant time and money.
· How to transform a technical innovation into a business that attracts customers and investors.
· How to communicate your vision with confidence through a compelling startup pitch.
Whether your product is a service, hardware, software, medical technology, AI, or another innovation, this presentation will provide practical guidance for taking the next step toward business success. You don't have to be a startup to gain an advantage. All in 45 minutes of your time.
Dave Hall is an Angel Investor, Start-up Marketing and Entrepreneurial Coach with DLH Sales. He co-founded Kona DataSearch to enhance the productivity of the search experience in Salesforce. He is now the Managing Director at DLH Technology Advisors as an Angel Investor, Pitch Coach, and Live Presentation Coach.