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What Is Commercialization

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.

Commercialization is the process of transitioning technologies from the lab into products in the marketplace.

It is important because it brings new technologies to solve problems.

Technologies and products bring new capabilities and can also reduce costs of existing solutions.

Commercialization requires refactoring the technology into a product that can be reproduced in a cost-efficient manner.

Here are some key steps in commercialization:

Define the product to take to the market.

Identify the ideal customer. 

Test the product idea with the ideal customer to check for interest.

Sell the product to test the pricing and positioning.

Reformulate the product with the pricing and positioning for the customer.

Build a sales and marketing program to take the product to market.

It takes several iterations to find the right product with the right market. 

The first concept of a product and its customer will most often change as you talk with customers.

Be open to pivoting to a different product format and target customer. 

Consider these steps in commercializing your technology.

 

Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding.

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In this episode of Investor Connect, host Hall T. Martin shares essential strategies for raising funding, drawing from his extensive experience in the field. Hall engages with guests from McKee, discussing their smart home controller product and their journey in securing investments. He emphasizes the importance of investor relations and the various methods Ten Capital uses to connect startups with potential investors through online events, in-person roadshows, and dinner meetings.
 
Hall highlights the significance of structuring fundraising efforts into manageable stages, starting with a lower valuation to attract early investors. This approach helps build a successful track record, making subsequent funding rounds smoother. He also touches on the practical aspects of fundraising, such as preparing effective pitch decks and setting up comprehensive data rooms.
 
Throughout the conversation, Hall provides practical tips and insights, underscoring the importance of market validation and strategic planning. His approachable style and humor make the complex process of fundraising more accessible and less daunting for entrepreneurs. Tune in to gain valuable advice on navigating the fundraising landscape and learn how to effectively raise capital for your startup.
 
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For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at: http://investorconnect.org  
Check out our other podcasts here: https://investorconnect.org/  
For Investors check out: https://tencapital.group/investor-landing/  
For Startups check out: https://tencapital.group/company-landing/  
For eGuides check out: https:/_/tencapital.group/education/  
For upcoming Events, check out https://tencapital.group/events/  
For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group   
Please follow, share, and leave a review.
Music courtesy of Bensound.
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Category:general -- posted at: 5:00am CDT

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