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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T120000
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URL:https://forgeimpact.org/events/inventors-roadmap-navigating-physical-p
 roduct-development/
SUMMARY:Inventor's Roadmap: Navigating Physical Product Development
DESCRIPTION:Have a product idea but no clue where to start? This webinar br
 eaks the journey from concept to manufactured product into clear\, managea
 ble steps—design\, prototyping\, testing\, protecting IP\, and scaling u
 p.\n\nHosted by the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce and MakeHaven\, 
 and led by J.R. Logan (Executive Director\, MakeHaven)\, you’ll get a hi
 gh-level roadmap plus a look at the real tools that help ideas become real
 ity. We present this event in celebration of National Manufacturing Week.\
 n\nWho Should Attend\n\n 	Aspiring inventors &amp\; early-stage entreprene
 urs\n 	Service providers (lawyers\, marketers\, consultants) who support p
 roduct creators\n\nWe Will Introduce the Roadmap\n\n 	The innovators path
 : idea → prototype → market-ready product\n 	Perspectives on how to: t
 esting\, feedback\, and refinement\n 	Where to find help: MakeHaven resour
 ces and partners like FORGE\n\nBonus: Virtual Shop Tour\nSee CNC routers\,
  laser cutters\, an injection molder\, and more—live—so you can pictur
 e how you’ll build your own prototypes.\nMeet the Panelists\n\n\n\n\n\nN
 icholas McGhee\nFounder\, Darkstar Marine Hardware\n\nNicholas McGhee is t
 he founder of Darkstar Marine Hardware\, where he designs and sells innova
 tive mounts for Starlinks in the marine and RV markets. A creative problem
  solver and experienced design engineer\, he has brought numerous designs 
 and prototypes to life using the tools and community at MakeHaven.\n\nWebs
 ite | LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\nErick E. Rios\nVP of Engineering\, Big Bang\n\nEri
 ck E. Rios is the VP of Engineering at Big Bang and a product design exper
 t with over two decades of experience. He leads a diverse team in deliveri
 ng new product experiences for clients from Fortune 500 companies to start
 ups\, focusing on creating a user experience that fosters engagement and d
 elight.\n\nWebsite | LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\nTrinell Ball\nProgram Director\, FO
 RGE\n\nTrinell Ball is the Program Director for FORGE in Connecticut\, whe
 re he enables innovation by creating a supportive manufacturing ecosystem 
 for hardware founders. With experience from Toyota's Silicon Valley operat
 ions and Goodyear’s Innovation Lab\, he is a dedicated ecosystem collabo
 rator and connector.\n\nWebsite | LinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n 	12:00–
 12:05 Welcome &amp\; quick intros in chat\n 	12:05–12:15 Presentation:
  The Inventor’s Roadmap\n 	12:15–12:30 Live tour of MakeHaven’s wo
 rkshop\n- Focus stops:\n- Injection Molder\n- Wood CNC Machine\n 	12:30
 –12:40 Panelist Introductions &amp\; Resources\n- Trinell Ball\, FORGE\
 n- Nicholas McGhee\, Darkstar Marine Hardware\n- Erick E. Rios\, Big Bang\
 n 	12:40–1:00 Q&amp\;A\n\nREGISTER NOW WITH CHAMBER
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CATEGORIES:Collaborator Events,Online
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5KjRVFOAQfuB7MGeyH-G3g
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