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Rob Maille of Acton, Massachusetts, stands out as the founder and CEO of the product-strategy group Makibie. In 2009, Rob Maille also published a book entitled How to Grow an !Dea: An Agile Approach to Building Great Web Applications that Work. The title indicates the focus of the book on creating web-based applications and Internet sites that bring innovative ideas to the consumer marketplace. The book leads readers through the five-step process that Makibie has used to help numerous clients drive the success of their businesses, reach new clients, and build a unique market niche. The book's goal-oriented style has drawn readers interested in various aspects of business, ranging from development to executive leadership, and it appeals to those seeking step-by-step guidance. Thus far, readers have reported that the book is easy to understand and offers actionable ideas. Reviews also note the richness of information and expertise available in the book, which, combined with its readability, make it a valuable resource for companies. Rob Maille is currently preparing for the release of his second book, Transforming Your Idea into Products that Kick Ass.

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An accomplished entrepreneur, Rob Maille of Acton, Massachusetts, shares his business acumen with others as a published author. In addition, Rob Maille of Acton currently volunteers as an e-mentor for business students at the University of New Hampshire's business school. E-mentoring, a growing trend in today's connected educational environment, allows students to dialogue with professionals from nearly anywhere in the world. It can help a student find a mentor who otherwise would be too far away, or whose schedule would make traditional face-to-face meetings difficult. At the University of New Hampshire, it helps students in many disciplines connect with professionals and business people from all over the state and the country. The program has become a special resource for students in the university's elective entrepreneurship class. Students' interests range from the commercial to the nonprofit, and the e-mentorship program allows each one to find a practicing entrepreneur in a relevant industry. In addition, because this particular e-mentorship model focuses on in-state professionals, the students have the opportunity to meet in person with the professional and develop a dynamic, inspiring relationship.                            

A business owner and author, Rob Maille currently lives in Acton, New Hampshire. His firm, located on the outskirts of Acton, provides product strategies for new and established businesses. With nearly a decade of experience in the strategic development field, Rob Maille self-published the book "How to Grow an !dea: An Agile Approach to Building Great Web Applications That Work in 2009." "How to Grow an !dea" is a guidebook for launching product visions that includes a five-step method with in-depth detail on how to develop a successful product strategy. The steps are: 1. "An Idea is Born": The reader learns how to outline clear goals, determine the product’s demographic, and identify key partners. 2. "Drafting the Idea": From creating a blueprint to building a prototype, the chapter gives a thorough explanation of how to turn an idea into something tangible. 3. "Validating Your Idea": To finalize a product’s design, testing and feedback are essential. Readers are provided tools to execute product testing and gather data. 4. "Building Your Idea and Setting It Free": Positioning the product for success, step four summarizes the importance of customer support and pilot programs. 5. "Measuring Your Idea’s Impact": The final step illustrates how to measure the product’s success and make adjustments for future growth.