Inventor Smart HQ

The go-to hub for newsletters and updates from the Inventor Smart Community, in affiliation with the National Inventor Club, supporting inventors in connecting, collaborating, and advancing innovation.

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Brian Fried

Jun 29, 2026

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4 min read

Tonight: Ask Brian Fried Your Invention Questions Live

Premium Insiders get direct access to Brian Fried tonight at 8:00 PM EDT for a small-group invention Q&A on licensing, pitching, prototyping, patents, manufacturing, and next steps.

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Inventor Education

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Tonight: Before You Say Yes to Investors

Jun 24, 2026

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4 min read

Tonight: Before You Say Yes to Investors

Join Brian Fried and attorney Alon Y. Kapen live at 7 PM EDT for a free National Inventor Club meeting on funding, equity, deal structure, and what inventors should know before bringing in investors.

National Inventor Club, +1

Inventor Education

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Inventor Smart HQ #68: Before You Say Yes to Investors

Jun 22, 2026

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6 min read

Inventor Smart HQ #68: Before You Say Yes to Investors

Funding can help move an invention forward, but only if you understand the deal, the risks, and what you are really giving up.

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Invention Strategy

Jun 17, 2026

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13 min read

Inventor Smart Community: June 2026 Edition

Funding, licensing, IP protection, inventor tools, and upcoming live events to help you move your idea forward with more clarity and confidence.

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Starting Soon

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Jun 8, 2026

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3 min read

Inventor Community Meet & Greet Tonight

Join us live at 7 PM ET for a relaxed, free online hangout with inventors, creators, entrepreneurs, and idea people. No pitch needed. Just show up, say hello, and connect.

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Inventor Smart HQ

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Jun 3, 2026

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4 min read

Inventor Smart HQ #67: June Is for Building

A new month, a fresh season, and two live events to help you connect, ask better questions, and move your invention forward.

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Innovation Strategy

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Licensing vs. Manufacturing: What’s Best for Your Invention?

May 28, 2026

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2 min read

Licensing vs. Manufacturing: What’s Best for Your Invention?

Join Brian Fried LIVE tonight at 7 PM ET as he breaks down one of the biggest decisions inventors face when bringing a product to market.

National Inventor Club, +1

Starting Soon

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Tonight: Ask the Inventor Coach LIVE at 7 PM ET

May 26, 2026

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1 min read

Tonight: Ask the Inventor Coach LIVE at 7 PM ET

Get real answers. Get unstuck. Move your idea forward.

Brian Fried, +1

Inventor Education

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May 19, 2026

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14 min read

Inventor Smart Monthly — May 2026

Validation-first thinking, live coaching, and real inventor insights to help you move forward with confidence

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Inventors Meetup

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Inventors Networking Night: Meet Fellow Inventors Tonight at 7 PM ET

May 11, 2026

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2 min read

Inventors Networking Night: Meet Fellow Inventors Tonight at 7 PM ET

Free Live Community Hangout to Network, Introduce Yourself, Share Ideas & Connect With Other Inventors

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Weekly Update

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HQ 66: Welcome to May. Take the Next Step.

May 4, 2026

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4 min read

HQ 66: Welcome to May. Take the Next Step.

Start simple, get real feedback, and connect with other inventors this week.

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Starting Soon

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Ask The Inventor Coach, Brian Fried, Your Question Live Tonight

Apr 29, 2026

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2 min read

Ask The Inventor Coach, Brian Fried, Your Question Live Tonight

Join the 7 PM Q&A and get real feedback on your invention

Brian Fried, +1

Innovation Strategy

HQ 65: Get Real Feedback. Move Your Idea Forward.

Apr 27, 2026

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3 min read

HQ 65: Get Real Feedback. Move Your Idea Forward.

Join us live this Wednesday and take the next step with guidance from the Inventor Coach.

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Inventor Education

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Apr 20, 2026

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3 min read

HQ #64: Your Next Step Starts Here

Clarity comes from action. Get guidance, take your next step, and keep your invention moving forward.

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Inventor Coach Podcast

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April Edition: Smarter Patents, Global Protection & Real Inventor Stories

Apr 15, 2026

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31 min read

April Edition: Smarter Patents, Global Protection & Real Inventor Stories

What to know before you file, how to protect your idea worldwide, and lessons from inventors doing it for real.

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Inventors Meetup

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Apr 13, 2026

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6 min read

HQ #63: You’re Not Doing This Alone

Meet other inventors, share what you’re working on, and take your next step forward. Join tonight’s Community Hangout.

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Inventor Education

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Tonight at 6PM ET: Inside the USPTO with Director John Squires

Apr 9, 2026

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5 min read

Tonight at 6PM ET: Inside the USPTO with Director John Squires

What every inventor needs to know about patents, protection, and what’s changing right now.

National Inventor Club, +1

Starting Soon

Mar 31, 2026

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4 min read

🚨 Live Tonight: Ask the Inventor Coach

Join Brian Fried at 8PM ET and get real answers to your invention questions

Brian Fried, +1

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HQ Weekly #62 — This Is Where It Becomes Real

Mar 30, 2026

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5 min read

HQ Weekly #62 — This Is Where It Becomes Real

What happened at the USPTO — and what you do next.

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Inventor Smart HQ

Mar 23, 2026

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6 min read

HQ Weekly #61 — Take the Next Step

This is where momentum turns into real-world experience.

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Inventor Education

Tonight at 7PM ET: International Patents (Live w/ WIPO)

Mar 19, 2026

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5 min read

Tonight at 7PM ET: International Patents (Live w/ WIPO)

How to protect your invention globally — and avoid costly mistakes.

National Inventor Club, +1