BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//6.6.4.4//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:48@forgeimpact.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T193000 DTSTAMP:20250306T154318Z URL:https://forgeimpact.org/events/ccei-traction-workshop-from-concept-to- commercialization-powered-by-forge/ SUMMARY:CCEI Traction Workshop: From Concept to Commercialization - Powered by FORGE DESCRIPTION:​About the Workshop\n\n​This presentation will explore the steps in transitioning from prototype development to large-scale manufactu ring. FORGE\, a leader in helping startups navigate the complex journey fr om concept to commercialization\, will guide attendees through the process \, from market research and product validation to scaling manufacturing op erations. Key topics include prototyping\, design for excellence (DFX)\, a nd planning for manufacturing readiness\, as well as how to build a sustai nable and efficient supply chain. Attendees will also learn about the impo rtance of early-stage planning\, risk management\, and quality systems in ensuring the success of their product at scale. Join us to gain valuable i nsights from industry experts and connect with the resources you need to b ring your innovations to life.\n\n​Led by Scott Longley &\; Trinell B all\n\n​Scott Longley is a Manufacturing Expert in Residence at FORGE wi th over 28 years of international operations experience. His expertise spa ns process engineering\, production\, and supply chain management\, which he uses to advise startups as they scale. Scott has held roles at Fortune 100 companies like Apple\, HP\, and Sun Microsystems\, managing global sup ply chains and manufacturing operations. He also co-founded a Net Zero Bui lding Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) startup\, where he designed its suppl y chain and manufacturing strategy. Scott holds an MBA in Supply Chain Man agement and e-commerce from the Thunderbird School of Global Management an d is fluent in Mandarin. He volunteers as an instructor for the UCONN Entr epreneurship Bootcamp for Disabled Veterans and mentors veteran-owned busi nesses.\n\n​Trinell Ball is the Program Director for FORGE in Connecticu t\, where he focuses on fostering innovation among state suppliers and man ufacturers\, particularly in physical products. With 15 years of experienc e in innovation and strategic planning\, Trinell has worked at Toyota's Si licon Valley operations\, Leadbird (a sales and marketing technology start up)\, and Goodyear's Innovation Lab. He has extensive experience with new product commercialization and venture building for corporations and early- stage startups\, taking ventures from 0 to 1. Trinell holds a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s in Engineering Management.\n\n Register here ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forgeimpact.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/ 03/Traction-Workshops-WebsiteLuma-1-16-9.png CATEGORIES:Online LOCATION:https://lu.ma/1m44jhzv END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR