“Solving the right problem, at the right time, for a sizable market—and designing with realistic market needs in mind—unlocks scalable, sustainable momentum.”

Dennis G. Shaver

Dennis G. Shaver

Chief Product Officer

Dennis leads a founder-first Lean/Agile strategy that empowers hardtech founders—especially those building consumer products—to confidently validate product-market fit, reduce business risk, and achieve early-stage commercialization.

He partners with founders to strategically vet opportunities, validate real customer and market demand, and navigate each stage of product development with clarity and purpose. Through one-on-one mentorship, Dennis equips them with the entrepreneurial mindset, tools, and frameworks needed to overcome obstacles, build momentum, and scale sustainable businesses built to last.

His approach goes beyond checking boxes for product-market fit—it’s about helping founders build the right product, the right way, grounded in realistic customer insights and aligned with evolving market needs.

Rooted in a servant-leadership philosophy, Dennis applies his Conduit to Can-Do-It strategy to activate each founder’s inner drive, grit, and resilience—while fostering adaptability, commitment, and nimble execution. With a disciplined focus on market validation and continuous customer feedback, he empowers founders to create solutions that are not only innovative but also impactful, investable, and built for long-term success. 

Dennis is a 2X international bestselling author on product market fit- The Entrepreneurial Incubator: Secrets to Getting your Invention from Mind to Market and Invent Promote Profit: 7 Essential Steps to Get Invention Ideas from Mind to Market to Profit.