The 1-1/2 day event kicks off with a VC panel, "Pitch Your Prototype," and "Getting Started, case studies of maker pros with early stage products. The Innovation Showcase follows, a unique opportunity to casually engage with over two dozen makers who have their cutting-edge products and devices on display. Creating an almost magical atmosphere where hardware innovation and creative genius generates spirited ideation, the Innovation Showcase is not to be missed.
Wednesday was an all-star lineup with over 30 speakers representing leading entrepreneurs and thought leaders at the forefront of the maker movement. Investors, industrial designers, product development teams - anyone looking for insight into the early stage companies with the potential to change the global business landscape - should attend.
11. Alan Henricks
BoD Roku, CFO Flip
Simon Fleming-Wood
CMO Pandora, VP Mktg Flip
Tami Bhaumik
VP Marketing, Sling
Bunnie Huang, PhD
Hardware Hacker at Large
Alex Gurevich
Ooma, Javelin VP
Shane Kim
BoD GameStop, CVP XBox
sifteo advisors
19. Lessons learned recap
1. make it here, store it close
2. make the price right
3. make it for the People
4. find the experts
5. start fast, then iterate
6. software protects hardware
