Product Innovation: Designing Solutions People Actually Need

After this session, you'll walk away with:

• A practical framework for identifying problems worth solving
• Techniques for validating ideas quickly and effectively
• Insight into how global businesses create products people actually want

Ester brings over 20 years of experience as a co-founder and executive in high-tech startups, specializing in operational transformation, stakeholder engagement, strategic project execution, and workflow optimization. Her expertise includes the global deployment of AI systems, fostering people and culture for disruptive innovation, and driving international business strategies.

With a strong academic foundation, Ester holds a Master of Science in Physics and an Executive MBA in International Business Leadership, bridging scientific rigor with strategic leadership. At Hult, she teaches entrepreneurship, finance, and project management, blending academic excellence with real-world insights.

Beyond teaching, Ester is a passionate mentor for startups through MIT Venture Mentoring Service (VMS) and UMass Lowell, where she fosters innovation and guides emerging entrepreneurs to success.