Doubt is the father of invention.
Galileo Galilei
What would be the answer to such questions?
Is the realistic strategy based on facts and supported by all parties?
How unique and strong is the innovation and what is it going to replace?
What is the value added of the innovation and who are the winners and losers?
Full control over the entire value chain and who will pay for it?
Who decides if the innovation is “ready for business”?
Is the innovation rather “first mover”, “early follower” or “me too”?
Do I have a diversified multidisciplinary first class team beyond enthusiasm?
What conditions will make you closing a deal and comes there after?