Don Skaggs is an inventor, entrepreneur, speaker, author, and sought-after business consultant.

In his 20+ years of experience, Don has bootstrapped companies from startup to successful exit, helped small companies move forward, developed product lines, orchestrated product launches, negotiated company acquisitions, introduced new technologies to untapped markets, and has created and launched national conferences and events.

In 1991, he co-founded US Biotex Corporation, successfully developing and introducing many new innovations into the pathology laboratory market. In 2001 he founded 3Gen Scientific, a specialty product developer for the life-science industry.  He holds a degree in Business and Economics, along with several patents and patents pending.

Don is the founder of Empowered Inventing, helping inventors and entrepreneurs to “Learn, Plan & Do” – by helping them take their great idea, the right opportunity, and sound wisdom to turn them into real products and businesses.

He’s also President of the Inventors Network KY, a nonprofit that helps inventors and entrepreneurs through education and support services.

At The SUMMIT Don will share with you the right steps to take when getting started with your idea, and lean prototyping for the Independent Inventor. And you may be able to pitch him for a Deal!

Don Skaggs is a Featured Instructor and Panelist at Inventor Process: The SUMMIT.