Are You Pilot Ready??(Technology Readiness for Pilots)
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Are You Pilot Ready? (Technology Readiness for Pilots)
Led by Bob Daniel-Wayman, this session helps startups assess whether their technology is ready to enter a corporate pilot, focusing on the technical and operational readiness required to test in real-world conditions.
The session centers on what stage a product should be at to responsibly pursue a pilot, including reliability, performance consistency, integration readiness, and the ability to operate outside controlled or lab environments. We’ll clarify how pilots differ from demos, proofs of concept, and early trials, and what corporate partners typically expect from a pilot in terms of risk, clarity, and execution.
Topics will include:
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Key readiness milestones to reach before proposing a pilot
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Essential pilot-related documentation and decisions (use case definition, assumptions, constraints)
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How to clearly communicate what the pilot is testing — and what it is not
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Common readiness gaps that cause pilots to stall, expand in scope, or fail early
The goal is to help founders determine whether they are ready to pilot now, what needs to be tightened before engaging partners, or when a pilot is premature, setting up more productive conversations and stronger outcomes for both startups and corporate partners.
Venue
Classroom
Location
1623 West Fulton Street, Chicago, IL, USA Get Directions
Date and Time
04/29/26 @ 1:30 PM
04/29/26 @ 1:30 PM
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