Christopher Hawker is the president of Trident Design, LLC, a product development and commercialization firm working with everyone from independent inventors to large corporations, based in Columbus, Ohio. He has brought over 70 products to market in a variety of industries, including the PowerSquid and the Onion Goggles. He has worked with Stanley, Philips, GE and Kyocera among others. He blogs at inventorsmind.com.
Leadership
Lead With Thoughts of Abundance, Not Scarcity
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Project Grow
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Inventing
Before Spending Money on Your Great Idea Be Sure It Isn't Invented Already
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Entrepreneurs
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Inventing
Consider Inventing as a Form of Investment
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Crowdfunding
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Inventions
The 3 Building Blocks Every Successful Product Shares
Use the 'Perfect Product Pyramid' to turn your ideas into success.
How Can I Tell If There Will Be Strong Demand for My Product?
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Trade Shows
The Inventor's Guide to Trade Shows: 10 Must-Know Secrets
Going to trade shows provides an opportunity to scope out the competition, get inspired and land deals. Here is how to best utilize your time at these events.
Growth Strategies
The 10 Must-Have Ingredients for a Successful Invention
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Starting a Business
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Starting a Business
Why Licensing is the Best Way to Get Your Product on Store Shelves
Finding a company to manufacture and market your wares can be a shortcut into major retailers.
Starting a Business
3 Things You Need to Know About Launching a Product Business
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