As a founder in the advanced manufacturing space, you know that the journey from a successful prototype to full-scale production is rarely a straight line. Many companies underestimate the true cost of moving from prototype to production, often leading to lost time, drained capital, and stalled momentum just as they are ready to grow. The promise of a groundbreaking product is only as strong as the financial strategy behind it.

Join us for The Advanced Manufacturing Series: Budgeting for Scale—The True Cost of Production, a session designed to help you navigate the financial complexities of the Future of Transportation and Mobility Series. We will take a straight-up look at the real-world costs of manufacturing, helping you uncover hidden risks and make smarter financial decisions that support long-term growth. You will walk away with the clarity and confidence needed to bring your product to market with total control.

What you’ll learn

This interactive session is designed to equip you with immediate, actionable strategies to manage your manufacturing economics. You will find out how to:

• Identify hidden financial risks and the critical trade-offs required to scale your production successfully.
• Forecast lifecycle costs with accuracy to avoid the common pitfalls that often derail capital-intensive startups.
• Optimize your resources by understanding the nuances of manufacturing economics in a competitive global market.
• Navigate the transition from prototype to commercial viability using practical budgeting tools and expert frameworks.

Founders in the advanced manufacturing and mobility sectors face immense pressure to innovate while managing tight margins and high capital requirements. By understanding the true cost of production today, you ensure your business is not just innovative, but commercially sustainable for the future.

Who should attend

• Early-stage founders and small business owners in the hardware or manufacturing sectors.
• Operations and finance professionals looking to refine their production budgeting.
• Curious innovators and ecosystem partners interested in the economic side of advanced manufacturing.

Meet the speaker

Titu Botos, CEO and Founder at NeuronicWorks Inc.

Titu brings deep technical expertise and leadership experience in the engineering and manufacturing world. As the founder of NeuronicWorks, he has helped numerous companies navigate the complexities of product development. Titu is passionate about helping entrepreneurs bridge the gap between a great idea and a commercially viable product through smart engineering and strategic financial planning.

Accessibility and accommodation requests

This event will be delivered virtually via Zoom with Closed Captioning (CC) available. If you require additional accommodations, please contact [email protected].