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.

Articles

Oct 22, 2026

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8 min read

October 2026 Inventor Smart Community Newsletter

Protect your idea, build your inventor team, and join upcoming live events with Brian Fried and Shark Tank executive producer Barry Poznick.

National Inventor Club, +1

Brian Fried

Inventing Can Feel Lonely. Come Meet Your Community.

Oct 14, 2026

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2 min read

Inventing Can Feel Lonely. Come Meet Your Community.

Join fellow inventors tonight at 7 PM ET for a relaxed Google Meet meetup. Totally free, no membership needed. Come as you are.

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Tonight: From Idea to Retail Shelf with Brian Fried & Joan Lefkowitz

Sep 29, 2026

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2 min read

Tonight: From Idea to Retail Shelf with Brian Fried & Joan Lefkowitz

Join the National Inventor Club at 7 PM ET for a free conversation about licensing and bringing inventions to market.

National Inventor Club, +1

Brian Fried

Sep 28, 2026

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7 min read

Inventor Smart Community Newsletter • September 2026

From idea to retail shelf: join tomorrow’s live conversation, explore inventor stories, and find resources for your next step.

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CoCreate 2026

Brian Fried Named Coach of the Year at Alibaba.com’s 2026 Ambassador Awards

Sep 16, 2026

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1 min read

Brian Fried Named Coach of the Year at Alibaba.com’s 2026 Ambassador Awards

Celebrating a community milestone and introducing Patent Watch, Brian’s new AI tool for inventors.

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Starting Soon

Aug 27, 2026

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1 min read

Tonight: Watch 12 Inventor Pitches Live

See real products, working prototypes, and the inventors behind them live at 7 PM ET.

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Product Demonstrations

Meet the 11 Inventors Pitching Live Tomorrow Night

Aug 26, 2026

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2 min read

Meet the 11 Inventors Pitching Live Tomorrow Night

Watch original products, prototypes, and new ideas take the stage during the 2026 Inventor Showcase.

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Aug 20, 2026

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5 min read

August 2026 Inventor Smart Community Newsletter

Three Inventor Showcase spots remain, plus practical resources, event replays, inventor stories, and community updates.

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Aug 11, 2026

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6 min read

Inventor Smart HQ #69: Get Your Invention Ready for the Spotlight

Apply to pitch at the 2026 Inventor Showcase, join us live, and learn how to present your invention with greater clarity and confidence.

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Product Demonstrations

Pitch Your Invention Live at the 2026 Inventor Showcase

Aug 6, 2026

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2 min read

Pitch Your Invention Live at the 2026 Inventor Showcase

Put your invention in front of a national audience during a live virtual showcase hosted by the National Inventor Club.

National Inventor Club, +1

Brian Fried

Tonight: Ask the Inventor Coach Live Q&A

Jul 30, 2026

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3 min read

Tonight: Ask the Inventor Coach Live Q&A

Premium Insiders can join Brian Fried at 7 PM EDT for a small-group session focused on real invention questions and practical next steps.

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Inventor Education

Jul 22, 2026

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3 min read

Tonight: Your Pitch Is Everything

Learn what makes a pitch land, what causes people to tune out, and how to present your invention with confidence.

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Patents

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Jul 20, 2026

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17 min read

Inventor Smart Monthly: July 2026

Pitch stronger, protect your ideas, and discover new opportunities to move your invention forward.

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Tonight: Inventor Community Meet & Greet

Jul 13, 2026

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3 min read

Tonight: Inventor Community Meet & Greet

Join us live at 7 PM ET for a free, relaxed online meetup with inventors, creators, entrepreneurs, and people working on ideas at every stage.

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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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