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Course Description

Hands-on course to be taught at the Wahiawā Value-Added Product Development Center.

Learner Outcomes

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Type
Online - Real-time
Days
M, W
Time
5:00PM to 7:00PM
Dates
Jul 07, 2025 to Jul 09, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
4.0
Location
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous (Statewide)  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $65.00
CEUs
0.4 CEUs
Section Notes

Our Product Development Bootcamp is a fast-paced, four-hour workshop designed to help participants transform their food product into market-ready offerings. These intensive sessions cover key aspects of product development, including scalability, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance, ensuring a smooth path from concept to commercialization.

The curriculum offers two tracks to meet participants where they are in their journey:

  • Track A: “Pre-Revenue Founders” – Designed for early-stage entrepreneurs focusing on concept development, prototype testing, and feasibility assessment.
  • Track B: “Products in Market” – Geared toward businesses with existing products in the market, focus on process optimization, scaling, and navigating regulatory requirements.

Each session follows a step-by-step roadmap through the product development process, covering both technical and business essentials.

This course, TRACK A: Pre-Revenue Founders, is being offered via Zoom – perfect for those who cannot attend the WVAPDC in person or are not located on Oʻahu. A Zoom link will be sent ahead of the class date to all registered participants.

Cost: Early bird rate of $65 (valid until 06/30/2025), regular rate of $80.

What to Expect:

You'll gain hands-on experience and expert insights to confidently move your product forward. By the end of the bootcamp, you will have:

  • The Product Development Roadmap – A step-by-step guide to validate feasibility and scalability.
  • Critical Product Insights – Shelf-life testing, costing, and compliance essentials.
  • Sensory Testing Skills – Learn to set up taste tests for actionable feedback.
  • Packaging and Labeling Knowledge – Optimize for both compliance and product experience..
  • Practical Tools and Templates – Ready-to-use formulation spreadsheets, process flow charts, and costing models that you can apply to your business. 

Why Attend?

  • Expert Guidance – Learn from a food scientist and product development manager to fast-track your product launch and avoid costly mistakes.
  • Hands-On Learning – Apply formulation demos, costing practice, and product testing to your business.
  • Entrepreneur Community – Connect with fellow founders and build a strong support network.

About Hailey Zhou

Hailey Zhou is the Product Development Manager for the WVAPDC. She is a dynamic food scientist and nutritionist with a background in product development, innovation, and commercialization. She holds an M.S. in Food Science & Technology from Oregon State University and a B.S. in Nutritional Sciences from UC Berkeley. Previously, Hailey has launched award-winning products at Pan’s Mushroom Jerky and Nona Lim. Passionate about supporting local farmers and artisans, Hailey upcycles surplus produce into unique culinary delight.

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