Many robotics and AI startups succeed in building impressive prototypes but fail when it comes to scaling into real production. The challenges are less about technology and more about missing structures: unclear go-to-market strategies, weak supply chains, lack of operational readiness, and a disconnect between what investors, corporates, and teams expect.

In this workshop, Ilir Aliu shares lessons from both industrial manufacturing and startup execution, outlining why so many ventures stall after pilots and how to avoid it. Topics include the common pitfalls in robotics scaling, operational blind spots that kill trust, and practical strategies such as customer-driven development, supply chain readiness, and pilot-to-production playbooks.

Attendees will walk away with clear frameworks to build trust, reduce risk, and move from a cool demo to a scalable business.