Inventor Smart Weekly HQ Update – April 28, 2025

📚 April Book Club Meetup: Ignite Your Creativity with Iredafe Owolabi
Tuesday, April 29 @ 8PM ET / 5PM PT

This month, we’re featuring Ignite Your Creativity by Iredafe Owolabi—an inspiring guide to turning your ideas, skills, and talents into real-world creative solutions. Iredafe will be joining us live to walk through key challenge questions and share practical strategies for inventors, entrepreneurs, and makers.

✅ Get fresh ideas to strengthen your invention journey
✅ Learn directly from the author
✅ Connect with fellow inventors and creative thinkers
✅ No need to finish the book—come curious and ready to grow!

🗓 Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
📍 Where: Live on Zoom + Streaming inside the Inventor Smart App
🔗 Join on Zoom | Watch in the App
📅 Add to Calendar

🔁 Keep the conversation going!
Join the Book Club Group to chat with other members, suggest future reads, and access replays.

Everyone’s welcome—bring your ideas, questions, and creativity!
More event details here

📣 Live Webinar: Tax Hacks for Inventors, Innovators & Entrepreneurs
Turning Innovation into Deductions
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 @ 5PM PT / 8PM ET

Get ready for an essential live session built just for inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs! Special guest Steve Moss, CPA and Tax Planning Strategist, will walk us through practical ways to turn your ideas and innovation into real tax savings.

✅ Learn how to structure your business for better deductions
✅ Discover smart tax strategies tailored to inventors
✅ Pick up tips that could save you money and keep you protected
✅ Get answers to your tax questions live!

🗓 Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
🕗 Time: 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET
🎙️ Special Guest: Steve Moss, CPA & Tax Planning Strategist
📍 Where: Live on the Inventor Smart Community App + Streaming on social media
🔗 Event Details | Add to Calendar

🎯 Bonus: After Meeting Networking Event
Stick around after the webinar for our After Meeting Networking Event — connect with fellow inventors, share ideas, and meet other community members.

🔗 Join Networking on Zoom
🕤 Time: 9:15 PM ET
📍 Where: Online
Networking Event Details

🎥 Now Streaming: Start Smart, Start Free — How SCORE.org Can Help You Build Your Business

In this powerful interview, Brian Fried—"The Inventor Coach"—sits down with Bridget Weston, CEO of SCORE.org, to spotlight one of the greatest hidden resources available to entrepreneurs today.

Discover how SCORE, powered by the Small Business Administration, offers completely free mentorship, business planning support, funding guidance, and workshops to help you build, grow, and strengthen your business at every stage. Whether you're just starting out, developing a product, or expanding an existing company, SCORE’s national network of over 10,000 expert volunteers is ready to help—at no cost.

💡 What you'll learn:
✅ How to find a free SCORE mentor in your industry
✅ What to expect when working with a SCORE mentor
✅ Business tools, templates, and workshops available to you
✅ Why having the right support system makes a real difference
✅ How SCORE helped 59,000 small businesses launch last year alone

📺 Watch the Full Interview on YouTube: Start Smart, Start Free - Interview with SCORE.org CEO

If you’re serious about growing your ideas into real success, don’t miss this conversation. Getting started is easier—and smarter—than you think.

🚀 New Addition: The Inventor Smart Forum is Here!

We’re excited to share a new way to connect, collaborate, and keep building momentum together. We’ve just launched the Inventor Smart Forum — an organized, easy-to-use space for more focused discussions, helpful advice, and stronger connections with fellow inventors.

🛠️ Here’s why we added it:
• To give your questions and ideas a lasting home
• To keep conversations organized by topics like patents, prototypes, product launches, and more
• To make it easier to find answers and share your knowledge
• To build a searchable library of tips, resources, and real inventor experiences

Important:
The forum is an addition to everything you already know and love in the app — nothing is changing or going away. Group chats, events, and all your favorite features are staying right where they are. This just gives us another great space to grow together.

💬 Ready to jump in?
Sign up now and be one of the first to start a thread, ask a question, or share your experience:
➡️ Join the Inventor Smart Forum

You’ll also be receiving a personal invite link soon — but feel free to get a head start!

Thanks for being part of what makes Inventor Smart so special. We can’t wait to see you in the forum!

🙌 Welcome to Our Newest Members!
The Inventor Smart Community Is Growing — and You’re Part of It

We’re excited to welcome another wave of innovators, idea-builders, and future creators into the Inventor Smart Community this week! Whether you’re just starting your invention journey or already making moves, you’re now part of a community built by inventors, for inventors.

A big welcome to:
• Inventionengine (John Lawrence Russo)
• Cutiepooh22 (Judy)
• prichanip
• blackwealth247
• [email protected] (Allen)
• amylilfire
• [email protected]
• Angel (Ann)
• Rjbutwell (Rob)
• TunisiaHusker (Black Olive Business Group CEO)

New members are joining every day—and we’re glad you’re here. This isn’t just another app; it’s your hub to connect, collaborate, and grow alongside people who understand what you're building.

🎯 Not in the app yet?
Come join the movement. Meet fellow inventors, access exclusive tools, and stay connected:
👉 app.inventorsmart.com

Let’s keep building what’s next—together.

🌟 Sunday Inventor Spotlight
Featuring: Kerry Cooke — Inventor of Spleash®

This week’s Sunday Inventor Spotlight shines on Kerry Cooke (@Kerry.Cooke), an inventive force from Carlsbad, California, and the creator behind the innovative pet accessory, Spleash®.

Kerry has a passion for improving everyday experiences, and Spleash® reflects that spirit perfectly. Designed as a multi-functional leash handle, Spleash® lets you carry water for your dog and spray when needed—whether it's to hydrate your pup or deter unexpected encounters on a walk. It’s a simple yet brilliant solution for active pet owners looking to make outdoor adventures safer and easier.

Kerry’s journey is also a family story. Together with her daughter, she founded Tail Chasers LLC and showcased their invention on the Amazon Prime series Buy It Now, which aired on December 11, 2024. Their appearance gave national attention to their creative journey and entrepreneurial spirit.

Through her posts, Kerry continues to inspire fellow inventors—sharing encouragement, insights, and even tips for applying to future seasons of the show. Her energy, creativity, and generosity shine throughout everything she shares in the Inventor Smart Community.

📌 Follow Kerry and learn more about Spleash®
🐾 Visit Spleash.com and follow along on Instagram @Spleash_Your_Leash

Kerry, your story is a powerful reminder that innovation often starts with a simple idea—and grows with passion, perseverance, and the support of family. We’re proud to have you as part of the Inventor Smart Community!

✨ Want to be featured in an upcoming Sunday Spotlight? Stay active, share your journey, and you might be next!

📅 April Events at a Glance
Here’s what’s coming up in the Inventor Smart Community:

📚 Inventor Smart Book Club – April Meetup
🗓 Tuesday, April 29 · 🕗 8:00 PM ET · 📍 Online
Join fellow inventors for an inspiring discussion and idea-sharing session around this month’s featured read.

🧠 Tax Hacks for Inventors, Innovators & Entrepreneurs
🗓 Wednesday, April 30 · 🕗 8:00 PM ET · 📍 Live on the Inventor Smart App + Social Media
Learn how to turn your innovation into smart tax strategies with special guest Steve Moss, CPA & Tax Planning Strategist.

🤝 After Meeting Networking Event
🗓 Wednesday, April 30 · 🕤 9:15 PM ET · 📍 Live on Zoom
Stick around after the webinar to connect with fellow inventors, share ideas, and expand your network in a casual, engaging setting.

🔗 View All Events · 📌 Add Events to Your Calendar

🚀 Heads up!
The May 2025 Event Schedule is coming soon — stay tuned to the app and watch your inbox for the full lineup!

Stay engaged. Keep showing up. Let’s keep building what’s next—together.

😂 Weekly Inventor Joke

Why did the inventor get kicked out of the brainstorming session?
Because they kept thinking outside the box—and refused to get back in! 😄

Sometimes a little laughter is just what you need to spark your next big breakthrough.

💬 Got a great inventor joke?
Share it in the Activity Feed inside the Inventor Smart Community App:
👉 Log in here

📸 Show Your Face, Spark a Connection!
Let’s put faces to the brilliant minds in our community.

Adding a profile photo might seem like a small thing—but it makes a big difference. In a space built around ideas, creativity, and collaboration, seeing a real face helps conversations feel more personal, trusted, and real.

Here’s why it matters:
✅ People connect faster when they can see who they’re talking to
✅ It builds trust and makes conversations more genuine
✅ It brings warmth, personality, and energy to the community

It only takes a moment—and it helps everyone feel a little more connected.

🔗 Add Your Profile Photo Now

Let’s keep building a community that feels welcoming, human, and full of possibility—one photo at a time.

💡 Inventor Smart Community — Where Ideas Move Forward

Got something brewing? Whether it’s your first idea or your fiftieth, you don’t have to figure it out alone. This is your space to connect, create, and grow—with people who understand the inventor’s journey.

The Inventor Smart Community is your hub for invention, innovation, and action. Here, inventors, entrepreneurs, and creative thinkers come together to help each other move from inspiration to real-world impact.

🔍 Inside the community, you’ll find:
✅ A welcoming network of inventors, entrepreneurs, and industry experts
✅ Live events, meetups, and weekly updates to keep you moving
✅ Templates, tools, and resources to help you work smarter
✅ Honest feedback, support, and a real sense of momentum

🎯 No matter where you are on your journey—you belong here.

It’s free to join, and getting started takes just a tap.

👉 Log In or Join the Community Now

Let’s keep building bold ideas into reality—together.

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