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You don’t have to figure it all out alone.
Having an idea is exciting. Figuring out what to do with it can feel a little lonely.
Sometimes, it helps to spend time with people who understand. People with ideas of their own, questions they’re working through, and a little encouragement to share.
Tonight at 7 PM ET, come hang out with us.
Inventor Smart Community Meetup
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
7 PM ET · 6 PM CT · 5 PM MT · 4 PM PT
An easygoing virtual gathering for inventors, thinkers, and entrepreneurs.
Bring your ideas. Or just yourself.
Hosted by Samantha St. Raymond, VP of Community, and Shawn Taylor, Head of Community, tonight’s meetup is a chance to step away from working on your own and connect with other people on the inventor journey.
Whether you’re exploring your first idea or have been inventing for years, you’re welcome exactly where you are.
Say hello and introduce yourself, if you’d like.
Share what you’re working on, whether it’s an invention, an idea, or a question.
Hear from other inventors and find inspiration in their experiences.
Just listen in and enjoy being part of the community.
No polished pitch needed. No pressure to speak. You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You’ll also have a chance to connect with Brian Fried, The Inventor Coach™, recently named Coach of the Year at Alibaba.com’s 2026 Ambassador Awards.
Sometimes, the next step is simply showing up.
A conversation can spark an idea. A shared experience can help you feel less stuck. A new connection can open a door you didn’t know was there.
There’s no agenda you need to prepare for tonight. Just an invitation to spend a little time with people who understand the excitement, uncertainty, and possibility of creating something new.
We’d love to have you with us.
Join us tonight at 7 PM ET
Know someone with an idea and a lot of questions? Forward this invitation. They’re welcome, too.
See you tonight!
The Inventor Smart Community Team
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For over 20 years, he has guided thousands of inventors from idea through commercialization. He founded the National Inventor Club with 15,000 members, created the Inventor Smart Community app, authored three books on invention commercialization, and built an AI powered ecosystem that takes inventors from validation with HelpMeInvent.com through visual concept generation and market evaluation with UINVENT.ai and into patent strategy, licensing representation, and turnkey commercialization.
Brian holds an MBA from the State University of New York at Oswego, where he also serves as an adjunct professor of entrepreneurship and innovation. Learn more at InventorCoach.com.