Proposed Session:

Session Title: Idea to Market: “Conquer the Obstacles” – Described as “Best of the conference” last Product Camp!

Description: Do you have a great idea for a new business, product, or important project? Don’t waste another day. Join us for this training seminar to help you make your idea happen now.

We presented this session at Product Camp in February to rave reviews:

“Great session!! Best of the conference!! Idea to Market = Awesome”
- Andrea Moe, product management and marketing

Since then, we’ve super-charged and refined the seminar, and at this Product Camp, we have exciting new material to present!

At Idea to Market, you’ll learn a practical set of actions you can follow right now to unlock what’s stopping you, launch your idea and improve your chances for success. You’ll experience a fast-moving hands on program, combining interactive activities and business speakers who have done it themselves – and are dedicated to teaching you.

What makes this training day different than the typical conference: This program is not a conference where you passively listen and maybe glean an insight now and then that you probably never actually do anything with. And it is not a sit-back lecture experience. Idea to Market is professional training. The program is an active, hands-on, working session with one goal: to help you achieve extraordinary results for your business.

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What they’re saying about David Eckoff & Selah Abrams in “Idea to Market”:

“Great session!! Best of the conference!! Idea to Market = Awesome”
- Andrea Moe, product management and marketing

“Idea to Market was an energizing session that made me think. I can’t wait to apply new ideas!”
- Lisa, healthcare technology product manager

“WOW! Great presentation by David Eckoff and Selah Abram – I’m energized !!”
- Phil, serial entrepreneur, applied technologist, product manager

“David and Selah helped me see how to literally ‘dial up’ my desire to bring my idea to life, so I’m willing to overcome all obstacles.”
- Jenny, entrepreneur

“The session by David Eckoff and Selah Abram was incredible. Great energy, interaction and presentation style.”
- Matt, technologist focused on Web 2.0, RSS and software development

“Most inspiring 45 minutes of the year!”
- Fese

“Dave and Selah are the “Tony Robbins” of the aspiring entrepreneur. Their enthusiasm and ideas are infectious! I liked connecting with the speakers and other participants in an authentic level.”
- Miglena

“The greatest value was learning that NO obstacle can hold me back from my dreams.”
- Whitney

“Very inspiring program delivered in a simple and direct presentation.”
- Dwayne

“I’m feeling like I can really achieve my dreams. This course is the epitome of empowerment.”
- @3girlsmic

“David and Selah show how to make it happen!”
- Candace

“Excellent opportunity to stomp out your obstacles.”
- Matthew

“Engaging.”
- Lisa

“The greatest value was to know my goals and not let anything stop me. No obstacle is impossible to overcome.”
- Taylor

“I will not let distractions keep me from accomplishing my idea.”
- Cherrelle

“I learned what I want to do and what it will take to get me there.”
- Michael

“The best things said can become the greatest things when done.”
- Malcolm

“Loved it – I will leave here with a new attitude about my idea. Will help me bring my idea to life.”
- Hattie

“I’ve worked my business idea sparingly for several years. You helped me identify the obstacles holding me back. Now I have a goal and a purpose.”
- Nicolette

“The biggest benefit for me was identifying distractions that lead to procrastination. And the understanding that you can release good enough products and then improve them. I liked the presentation.”
- Amir

“Thanks for a creative approach to jumping the hurdles of launching an idea!”
- Sharda

“The greatest value of this session for me was boosting my confidence to go to market with my idea. My next action step this week: making a list of resources.”
- Sharina

“The new action I will take as a result of this session: determining what I am really passionate about, and re-embracing those things”
- Sarah

“Two of the smartest guys I know!”
- Sherra

“As a result of this session, I’m going to put first things first and get rid of distractions. You did a great job!”
- Chip

“I liked it! Well done! The greatest value of this session was the reminder that I CAN do this!”
- Cigdem

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How would you describe Idea to Market to a friend or colleague?

* A powerful must-have session for anyone who wants to move an idea forward.

* Great program to get a different perspective, to open your eyes to things you haven’t seen yet. Great, relevant content; very interactive.

* It’s a dynamic exercise towards success.

* An opportunity to flex and re-energize your entrepreneurial muscle.

* It you have an idea and need inspiration and information, go to Idea to Market.

* Idea to Market is a vitamin shot for your business. Get two good night’s sleep, take snacks, and leave all tech (except Twitter device) at home and just soak it in.

* A tsunami of business information.

* If you want to make your idea a reality, this is a self improvement step you shouldn’t miss.

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Leader(s): David Eckoff, Selah Abrams

David Eckoff is a technology entrepreneur, advisor to media & technology companies and business educator. For the past three decades, Eckoff has been an innovator in start up companies and Fortune 500 alike.

He has made it his focus over the past 20 years to turn ideas into products and businesses. Most recently launching Spitter.com, and working with other companies such as Rivals.com, RealNetworks, Turner Broadcasting, Ustream.tv, and Zazzle to bring their revolutionary ideas to market

David has spoken at numerous events, as a keynote speaker and panel speaker, including SXSW Interactive; Perot Innovation Lab: Innovation Insights; Charles River Ventures CEO Leadership Summit; Video on the Net; Streaming Media East and West; and more.

You can read more about David Eckoff on his blog at DavidEckoff.com and follow him on Twitter at @davideckoff

Quotes about David Eckoff:

“David Eckoff is a cannonball of energy, delivering passion and engagement.”
– Chris Brogan

“David’s keynote at our event was simply extraordinary. He captured the minds, imaginations and hearts of the audience in ways few speakers can. David’s keynote will entertain you, educate you and bring new life to the concepts of innovation!”
- Thomas Koulopoulos, Author “The Innovation Zone”, Founder Delphi Group

“David Eckoff possesses an exceptional understanding of business and how to empower start-ups to achieve success.”
- Kerry Armistead, Kaneva

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Selah Abrams started with just $1,800 in 1992, and grew a bricks and mortar apparel and accessories firm into a multi-million dollar wholesale, retail and online sales brand with franchised stores. Selah was hooked on creating new opportunities from scratch.

Today, Selah is a media and entertainment entrepreneur, broadcast engineer, and international educator.

He divides his time between three businesses: a day gig at Turner Studios; managing an international production company, with locations in Atlanta, Germany, and South Africa; and as the founder of Future Moguls, training young entrepreneurs and media professionals in Africa and the Carribbean.

Prior to Turner, Selah honed his branding and interactive marketing skills at Grey Worldwide in New York.

Selah is a regular speaker at events and conferences and is deeply involved with the local Atlanta digital entertainment industry, by chairing and/or sitting on the board of Audio Engineering Society, Digitainment Georgia, TAG Entertainment and WLS societies. He is also involved in the creation of a Georgia Film Workforce Development Program, Workforce Readiness Region, and mobile media teaching lab.