Leslie Appiah
Learner
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5
Portals

Skills

Advocacy 1 Business strategies 1 Business to business 1 Ethical ai 1 Go-to-market strategy 1 Innovation 1 Intelligence agency 1 Internet of things (iot) 1 Market analysis 1 Marketing 1 Marketing strategies 1 Market opportunities 1 Pricing strategies 1 Relationship building 1 Risk analysis 1 Stakeholder engagement 1 Target audience 1

Achievements

Latest feedback

Chandra Prakash
Employer
November 29, 2024
Team feedback
Thank you for sharing the video presentation and report. I just finished watching them. I truly appreciate the effort and hard work that went into creating them. Currently, Drivool has no plans to expand into international markets until we establish a strong competitive presence in India. However, as I reviewed your report, I found parallels that could be drawn to the Indian market based on your recommendations. Your suggestions are actionable and insightful, and I will definitely keep your report handy for our internal strategy discussions. Thank you once again for your dedication and effort. Wishing you all the very best in your future careers, and I hope to see you thrive in the industry after completing your program. Best regards, Chandra
Marketing strategies Market opportunities Business strategies Marketing Pricing strategies Business to business Internet of things (iot)
University of Guelph
Project Management for Innovation, Commercialization, and Entrepreneurship
University of Guelph
Drivool Technologies Private Limited
Business Strategies for Expanding a D2C Brand into the B2B Market While Maintaining Existing Operations
Drivool Technologies Private Limited
Lauren Nignon
Employer
April 12, 2025
Team feedback
This is a standout piece of work that demonstrates an impressive level of strategic thinking, design rigor, and business modeling skill. The team has clearly invested significant time and thought into building out a compelling commercialization plan for a complex and emerging domain. From the breadth of stakeholder engagement strategies to the sophisticated value proposition design and segmentation, this report goes well beyond surface-level ideas and delivers a nuanced understanding of both the social mission and the business opportunity. Your use of business model canvases, pitch strategies, and sector-specific adaptations is strong throughout. We were particularly impressed with your detailed stakeholder maps and the clarity of your proposed partnerships — these add real credibility to the go-to-market plan. The connection between cybersecurity and emotional intelligence is both timely and original, and you’ve captured the positioning of FIA with precision and care. The writing is also notably clear and accessible, and the branding considerations (especially around mission-aligned growth and ethical scale) show thoughtfulness well beyond what we typically see at this stage. This is the kind of work that could be developed further and pitched to real-world partners — it holds that level of potential.
Ethical ai Target audience Stakeholder engagement Relationship building Advocacy Market analysis Go-to-market strategy Intelligence agency Risk analysis Innovation
University of Guelph
Innovation Commercialization Strategy Workshop
University of Guelph
Feminine Intelligence Agency
Market Entry Strategy for Social Discernment Solutions
Feminine Intelligence Agency

Recent projects

Drivool Technologies Private Limited
Drivool Technologies Private Limited
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Business Strategies for Expanding a D2C Brand into the B2B Market While Maintaining Existing Operations

Drivool, a direct-to-customer (D2C) brand, specializes in producing GPS trackers sold directly to customers through major e-commerce platforms. Over time, we have developed robust capabilities in both hardware production and software development. Our current objective is to evolve into a comprehensive IoT company, expanding beyond our telematics roots. In line with this goal, we are seeking to enter the B2B market while continuing to serve our existing customer base. To support this transition, we have broadened our hardware portfolio to include a variety of IoT devices. We are seeking assistance in validating our business strategy and formulating a targeted marketing strategy to achieve our expansion goals. This will involve assessing our current approach, identifying potential market opportunities, and developing effective strategies for penetrating the B2B domain. Your expertise will be crucial in helping us navigate this growth phase and establish Drivool as a leading name in the IoT industry.

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Category Communications + 4
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Feminine Intelligence Agency
Feminine Intelligence Agency
New York, New York, United States

Market Entry Strategy for Social Discernment Solutions

Feminine Intelligence Agency (FIA) is pioneering a groundbreaking field of social discernment , aiming to empower women to recognize and counter manipulation tactics, including the emerging threat of AI-assisted psychological exploitation (AIPEx) . Despite the profound health benefits of FIA’s solutions, such as neurofeedback and personalized cognitive tools, the concept is largely unknown, and many potential users do not yet perceive its relevance. The project will challenge graduate students to apply their expertise in innovation commercialization to develop a comprehensive strategy for bringing this transformative concept to market. By analyzing the market, evaluating risks, and crafting actionable strategies, the students will help position FIA as a leader in this emerging field.

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Category Product or service launch + 4
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