President
CurrentExpert, Coach and Mentor in New Product Innovation & Commercialization. As President of InnGage Solutions, LLC, I offer tools to better understand your customers and their needs. Our Focus program offerings include: Insights Development and Training Programs – Proven methods to understand true customer insight. Team and in the field training programs. Innovation Portfolio Management and Stage Gate Assessment and Training – Development of a true product pipeline and innovation roadmap. Technology Scouting and Open Innovation Development Programs – Identification and assessment of new technology partners and business opportunities. Innovation Management Coaching – Leadership coaching on innovation techniques, management and recruiting. SPRINT Problem Solving Facilitation – Using the GV (Google Venture) developed techniques to solve BIG problems and development of new products. Patent Strategy & Monitoring – Understanding how well your IP is protected, developing an overall long term IP strategy and monitoring the fields you are in. One of the most exciting and challenging parts of the product development process is establishing a true relationship with your customer. Our assessment, training and coaching programs will increase your confidence as you build this relationship. Additionally, our technical breadth and experience with how to establish technology partnerships will bring you the new innovations you are seeking while allowing your resources to focus on the business today.