Speaking Testimonials

In July 2022 I had Eric come in to speak to Project ECHO's 6th and 9th graders about his entrepreneurial journey which led him to his product innovation consulting business. Project ECHO is a non-profit organization that empowers students with entrepreneurial and leadership skills. Some of the feedback I received from the students and teachers was that he was engaging and relatable as well as very informative! I look forward to bringing Eric back in to speak to our students again.

Diane Quast, Executive Director, Project ECHO

In September 2020, Eric delivered an informative and entertaining presentation at ProVisors’ Branding, Licensing, Intellectual Property, and Strategic Services affinity group. Eric’s speaking style is engaging, natural, and energetic. His incredibly relevant case study was well-received by this group of marketing and consulting professionals, as demonstrated by the lively discussion. I highly recommend Eric to any group or organization interested in delving into the pillars of product innovation.

Cindi Hazel, CEO Highdive

Eric has been a regular speaker in my graduate Technology Commercialization course for several years. He is clearly one of the favorites because students learn a framework for looking at product tradeoffs that they can use immediately. He teaches them a new way to view the world of invention and product development that really opens their eyes.

Kathleen Allen PhD, Director, USC Marshall Center for Technology Commercialization

Eric is the definition of approachable. He approached every guest before his speaking event to introduce himself and learn about their business and reason for coming. This personal attention made his talk, "Project Managing your Crowdfunding Campaign" even more valuable to those in the room. His talk focused on the big ideas about crowdfunding campaigns, but was filled with personal stories of his and of his clients. His talk was a thoughtful introduction to those just starting in crowdfunding, yet it had plenty of great information for those with some experience. We look forward to his return visits to his hometown of Cleveland!

Sarah Humm, LaunchHouse & Katie Van Dyke, Cleveland Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Eric is incredibly knowledgeable about the product innovation cycle and can skillfully break it down into discrete, easy-to-understand steps that even a first time entrepreneur can quickly grasp. His presentation to the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs was highly valued by our members.

Rania Nasis, Chair, Society of Physician Entrepreneurs, Los Angeles Chapter

Thank you to Eric Rose for speaking with students at Jack London Continuation School about his work in  product development.  Eric effectively engaged the students by linking theory with real world practice and brought in some products for students to examine.  He spoke knowledgeably about the challenges that new entrepreneurs encounter when entering the marketplace and provided some suggestions of ways to overcome these challenges.  The students were impressed with his approachable demeanor and enjoyed the hands-on aspect to his presentation.  We look forward to working with Eric again in the future.

Laura Matchett, Program Manager, Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) Los Angeles