This document outlines seven easy steps from ideation to market success: 1) Self-awareness, 2) Idea validation, 3) Market analysis, 4) "Product"ization, 5) Teams, 6) Funding, and 7) Execution. It also includes several inspirational quotes related to business, planning, execution, and success.

1. 7 C.K. Kumar Easy Steps from Ideation  Market Success

3. The question is not what you look at but what you see 0 - Thoreau

5. Diligence

7. Problem/Solution Gap

9. What is the Market?

11. Prototyping

13. Complementary Skills

15. Austerity

17. KISS Principle

19. Plans are Nothing; Planning is Everything - Eisenhower 7 Execution 6 Funding 5 Teams 4 “Product”ization 3 Market Analysis 2 Idea Validation 1 Self-Awareness Time

20. You Live and Learn. At any rate, you Live 0 - Douglas Adams

21. Expect the Best, Plan for the Worst, and Prepare to be Surprised - Denis Waitley