About this Event
Early design decisions aren’t just steps—they’re strategy. How you start determines how far you’ll go.
Join NextCorps and BZDesign for an in-person event focused on turning ideas into functional prototypes. Through founder stories and practical insight, we'll explore how to move from sketch to something you can test, refine, and build upon.
Specifically for startups and makers, this session will unpack how to navigate early design decisions, avoid common pitfalls, and leverage local resources as you move from concept to build. You’ll gain real-world perspective on how thoughtful prototyping can accelerate product development, strengthen fundraising conversations, and prepare you for manufacturing.
Speakers include:
- Phlotonics, a Rochester-based photonic biosensing company
- Prolivio, creators of KHIO, a hyper-cooling headband for migraine relief
- BZDesign, the industrial design firm that operates the NextCorps Fabrication Lab
Wrap up with a tour of the Fab Lab, then stick around to connect with fellow founders at Startup Drinks, beginning at 5:30 PM (separate registration required).
SPEAKERS
Dan Steiner
Co-Founder & CTO, Phlotonics
Benjamin Zombek
President, BZDesign, Inc.
Adam Baker
Co-Founder, Prolivio
MODERATOR
Mike Riedlinger
Managing Director of Technology Commercialization, NextCorps
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
NextCorps, 260 E Main Street, Suite 6000, Rochester, United States
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