Days 0–14: Build BD sourcing list (25 targets), create partner thesis template, set CRM. Days 15–45: Run outreach to top 10, book discovery calls, run 2 pilots scoping. Days 46–75: Sign 1–2 pilot MOUs, execute pilots, set KPI dashboard and reporting cadence. Days 76–90: Review pilots, decide go/no-go; scale one partner via a simple commercialization plan.
(All references to Taher’s PDF are based on the publicly available 45‑page document released on the author’s professional website in March 2022.) business development ahmed taher pdf
Traditionally, business development has been described as “the creation of long‑term value for an organization from customers, markets, and relationships” (Lamb, Hair, & McDaniel, 2018). Early BD models focused on: Days 0–14: Build BD sourcing list (25 targets),