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Dassault Systemes Webinar: Reach Key Milestones Faster Through Smarter Product Decisions

September 22, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST Add to your calendar

A 30-minute executive briefing for hardware startup founders and product leaders looking to move faster by maximizing resources.

For more information contact Elif Gurdal

For early-stage hardware teams building drones, robotics, industrial equipment or portable energy systems, every prototype is an investment decision. Build the wrong one and you burn cash, time and runway you can’t get back.

Join us for a 30-minute executive briefing built for founders and product leaders who want to move fast without wasting resources.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

– Why every prototype should be treated as an investment decision

– How to spot product risks before they turn into expensive engineering problems

– Why leading startups validate more while building less

– Practical ways to cut development cost without slowing innovation

You’ll hear from two people who work with hardware startups every day:

– Brandon Nelms, Industry Process Consultant Manager at Dassault Systèmes

– Kip Speck, Senior Sales Leader at Dassault Systèmes