About Daniel
Daniel O’Connor, a commercialisation expert, came up with the idea of this assessment.
ABOUT DANIEL O’ CONNOR
Daniel started his innovation journey in 1983 with the Telephone Accounting System in Perth, Western Australia. This system was developed over four years and sold in 1987 to a multi-national PBX manufacturer.
Serving as a consultant to the UN’s Task Force for Innovation and Competitiveness, Daniel boasts an unparalleled track record in steering startup founders from initial ideas to successful exits.
With four decades of hands-on industry experience and commercial value exceeding $1 billion, Daniel has crafted several self-paced learning courses and coupled these with online coaching to ensure every inventor and R&D manager can generate income from their IP projects.
Global
Experience
Key
Advisor
Unrivalled
Expertise
Over 3,700
Projects
40-Year
Career
You're up against it.
Successfully launching any innovation in an already competitive market is hugely challenging.
Project Viability
Commercial viability of your innovation.
Industry and Market Insight
Understanding of the distinctive commercial environment.
Ownership and Protection
The protective measures implemented for your innovation.
Commercial Goals
Strategies devised for the financial success of your project..
Resource Availability
The resources available to fulfil the project’s potential.
What Our Clients Are Saying About Us
“Daniel helped us raise the needed capital and secure distribution channels and retail chains in Australia, New Zealand, USA and Canada. He kept us on track and focused on the cash flow to ensure we always had traction.”
Arron French - Director AFCorp Pty. Ltd. (Australia)
“My invention was a difficult one. I knew what I needed to have it happen, but I didn’t know how to make it happen. Daniel’s course helped me to formalize the plan and then develop and commercialize the product at the same time, across 2 continents.”
Georg Molnar- iBat Australia
“This is the most insightful, impacting & important course you will ever need, for building value from your patents. It is a blueprint for success for every inventor and is full of ideas, wisdom and strategies that can change you’re thinking forever.”
Rajen Manicka PhD, BioScientist and multiple patent-holder
How It Works
Achieving clarity on your commercial pathway hinges on thoroughly comprehending your project’s landscape, including industry dynamics, market opportunities, potential risks, available resources, and crucial timelines.
Ensuring you’ve meticulously addressed these pivotal elements is your key to success. You need to be sure you have covered these critical items
- Market Mastery: Gain a deep-dive understanding of the marketplace, ensuring you're well-versed in all aspects, from competitive positioning to potential demand.
- Financial Forecasts: Master the art and science of pricing and costing from the inception of your product/service to its market debut.
- Risk and Opportunity Analysis: Conduct an unbiased evaluation of the industry landscape and market potential and identify any associated risks.
- Resource Realignment: Assess your current resources, identify accessible support, and pinpoint the gaps needing to be filled to propel your project forward.
- Strategic Timelines: Chart a realistic course towards your inaugural cash-generating milestone, ensuring your project's pathway to autonomy is clear and attainable.