Kiddiwhizz founder Zoë Chapman talks about an intense first year in business, which got her from an idea on paper to an award-winning product.

How to successfully bring an invention to the market

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Many of us have thought up ideas that we're convinced could make us a millionaire or be a bestseller. But how many of us actually give it a go? The reality is that only 1% to 5% who even attempt it, actually succeed.

 invented the world's first compact eco-toilet for kids, Kiddiwhizz, seven years ago and has only just successfully launched it this year.

In this Lunch and Learn, Zoë shares her highlights from an intense first year in business, which got her from an idea on paper to an award-winning product and the final stages of Enterprise Nation's Female Start-up of the Year competition.

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Many people have ideas that they're convinced will make them a millionaire. But how many actually give it a go?

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