Inventors Got Talent Is This Week — Plus Tips, Spotlights & Pizza-Inspired Innovation

This week in HQ:

• 🎤 Inventors Got Talent is happening Wednesday—don’t miss it

• 🎙️ Catch the latest Inventor Spotlight with David Chaney

• 💬 Join the convo at InventorChat.com

• 🙌 Meet our newest community members

• 💡 Meet @Gingershoppin — community member of the week

• 🗓 A quiet genius in wireless tech—remembering Jagadish Chandra Bose

• 🛠️ Pitch tip: Use the Problem–Solution–Proof framework

• 🍕🎸 Invention meets pizza and The Beatles

• 📸 Add your profile photo—get a free gift

• 📅 July events drop next week—stay tuned

🎤 Inventors Got Talent: NIC Inventor Showcase & Awards

Get ready for the biggest stage of the summer!
This Wednesday, June 25th at 8 PM ET, we’re hosting the Inventors Got Talent Showcase—a live event where NIC members and inventors across the community pitch their products and prototypes in front of a live audience, a judging panel, and YOU.

This is your chance to:

• Watch live pitches from emerging inventors

• Vote for your favorite invention

• Support fellow creators and innovation in action

• Celebrate the best ideas with live awards and recognition

Whether you're presenting or tuning in, it’s a high-energy event you won’t want to miss!

👉 Watch Live: inventorsmart.com/live
🗓️ Add to your calendar: evt.to/eidasouhw
🎟️ Register to attend FREE on Eventbrite: Click here
📦 All registered guests receive a free thank-you gift + can vote live during the show

💡 Want to Present?

This is your moment to shine. Presenters will have up to 4 minutes to pitch their product or prototype, explain what problem it solves, and share what’s next. You’ll get a professionally edited video of your pitch and the chance to be recognized as one of the top inventions of 2025.

✅ Premium Insiders present FREE and get priority placement
💰 Not a Premium Insider? Present with a $9.99 entry: Secure your spot
📥 Presenter Registration Form: Fill it out here

What you’ll need to prepare:

• Clear audio & video connection

• Your product or prototype on hand

• A brief pitch covering:
  • Who you are
  • Where you're from
  • The problem you solved
  • Your solution and where you’re at in your journey
  • What’s next for your invention

🎥 Curious what it looks like?
Check out the 2024 replay: Watch on YouTube

💬 InventorChat.com Is Open — Come Join the Conversation!

Everyone’s been invited—and the conversation is heating up. If you haven’t yet, come check out our brand-new Inventor Chat forum: InventorChat.com

This space might just be better than the app for building deeper connections, organizing ideas, and getting real-time feedback on your invention journey. Conversations are starting to pick up, and we’d love to see you jump in.

👋 Start here: Reintroduce yourself to the community
🔍 Explore threads on pitching, patents, prototypes, and everything in between
🤝 Get advice, stay organized, and collaborate with other inventors in a focused, searchable space

This isn’t replacing the app (which is still the go-to for events and updates)—the forum is just another powerful way to help move your ideas forward.

👉 Join now: inventorchat.com

Let’s keep building smarter—together.

🎙️ Missed It? Catch Episode 15 of the Inventor Spotlight Podcast

If you haven’t listened yet, now’s the time! In our latest episode, host Samantha St. Raymond chats with David Chaney, inventor of the BetterGrip Paint Roller—an ergonomic, double-sided roller that’s changing how people tackle DIY painting projects.

Born during the 2020 lockdown, David’s idea took shape through trial, error, and persistence. He shares what it was like pitching to leaders like Daymond John, the manufacturing lessons he learned, and his plans for a Kickstarter launch.

🎧 Catch the episode on YouTube: Episode 15 - Inventor Spotlight Podcast
🔗 Learn more about his product: bettergrippaintroller.com

💡 Coming in July: We’ll be shining the spotlight on Deanna Ratnikova, inventor of The Go Deck—a portable, pocket-sized pitch deck tool designed to help entrepreneurs communicate their ideas with confidence. Learn more at thegodeck.com

🙌 Welcome to Our Newest Members!

The Inventor Smart Community keeps growing—and we’re so excited to welcome fresh energy, new ideas, and creative minds into the space.

Whether you're here to pitch your first prototype, find your next big breakthrough, or simply connect with others who get it—you’re in the right place.

Please join us in welcoming this week’s newest members:

• Carlos Jonathan
• Ginger Lockwood (Gingershoppin)
• Brooke (Blive5)
• Christina Tuvarts (Belcastel)
• Gene
• mcbertsch11
• Alex (luis557)
• Caleb H. (DreamOn)

🌟 Welcome to the community—we’re glad you’re here.

Take a moment to introduce yourself in the forum, share what brought you here, and let’s keep the momentum going.

🎯 Not in the app yet?
Join the Inventor Smart Community here:
👉 app.inventorsmart.com

Let’s keep inventing—together.

💡Community Spotlight: Ginger Lockwood (@Gingershoppin)

Today’s Community Spotlight highlights a passionate creative who’s just beginning her inventor journey: Ginger Lockwood, known in the Inventor Smart Community as @Gingershoppin.

Based in Monroe, North Carolina, Ginger brings 35 years of experience as a hair salon owner and stylist to the table—along with the insight, care, and creativity that come from working hands-on with people every day. She’s also a proud mom of two sons and originally hails from North Carolina, though Charleston, SC still holds a special place in her heart.

Ginger recently joined the community, posting:

We’re just as excited to have her here! While she’s early in her invention process, Ginger’s background in beauty, business, and people-first service makes her a natural problem solver—and we can’t wait to see what ideas she brings to life.

📌 Follow Ginger and welcome her to the community here: https://app.inventorsmart.com/profile/1892

Ginger, we’re so excited to have your voice, experience, and positive energy in the Inventor Smart Community. Here’s to your next chapter—and the inventions ahead!

✨ Want to be featured in the Community Spotlight? Stay active in the app, share your journey, and you might be next!

🛠️ Inventor Tip of the Week: Pitch Smarter with the “Problem–Solution–Proof” Framework

When sharing your invention—whether in a pitch, an email, or even a conversation—keep it simple and powerful by using this 3-part structure:

1. Problem – What’s the real-world issue your product solves?

2. Solution – How does your invention fix it, faster or better than what’s out there?

3. Proof – What evidence, traction, or testimonials can you share that shows it works?

💡 Whether you’re preparing for Inventors Got Talent or meeting with a potential partner, this structure helps your message land quickly—and stick.

Want to see this framework in action?
📺 Watch past inventor pitches here: Got Invention Show YouTube Playlist

Use it, refine it, repeat it—and you’ll be one step closer to yes.

🗓 On This Day in Inventor History – Monday, June 23

Today, we spotlight a quiet innovator whose breakthrough helped millions of people connect—literally.

📞 June 23, 2009 – Dr. Jagadish Chandra Bose was posthumously honored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for his pioneering work in radio and microwave optics, laying the groundwork for wireless communication long before it was mainstream.

While Guglielmo Marconi is often credited with the invention of the radio, it was Bose—an Indian scientist, inventor, and polymath—who first demonstrated wireless transmission of electromagnetic waves in the 1890s. He never patented his work, believing knowledge should be shared freely.

Bose’s quiet brilliance reminds us:
Not all inventors seek the spotlight—but their ideas still change the world.

So today, as you prepare your next pitch or prototype, remember:
You don’t need fame to make an impact.
You just need a spark, a solution, and the courage to share it.

📅 What’s Coming Up This Week

We’ve got one big event on the calendar—and it’s a good one:

🎤 Inventors Got Talent: NIC Inventor Showcase & Awards
🗓 Wednesday, June 25th @ 8 PM ET
📍 Live on inventorsmart.com/live
🎟 Register free: Eventbrite Link

This is your front-row seat to innovation—watch live pitches, vote on your favorites, and see who takes home this year’s awards.

👀 P.S. The full July 2025 event schedule drops next week!
Be sure to check your inbox and visit the app so you don’t miss what’s coming up next.

🍕🎸 This Week’s National Day Highlights

Monday, June 23 — National Detroit-Style Pizza Day
Square, deep, and built in auto-industry pans, Detroit-style pizza wasn’t just delicious—it was a quiet act of invention. Back in 1946, Gus Guerra turned industrial steel pans into pizza gold, showing us that innovation doesn’t always start in a lab. Sometimes, it starts in a bar kitchen with a bold idea and the courage to try something new.

🍽️ What’s the lesson for inventors? Look around. The tools for your next breakthrough might already be within reach—just waiting to be repurposed.

Wednesday, June 25 — Global Beatles Day
On this day in 1967, The Beatles performed “All You Need Is Love” via the first-ever live international satellite broadcast—reaching 400 million people in 26 countries. That performance wasn’t just musical—it was technological innovation at its finest.

🎙️ What’s the inventor takeaway? If your idea has heart and message, it can go global. Pair it with the right tools, and you’re not just inventing—you’re inspiring.

Keep inventing, keep sharing, and hey—maybe treat yourself to some pizza and Beatles vinyl this week. You’ve earned it.

📸 Show Your Face, Strengthen the Space

Your invention is unique—and so are you. Adding a profile photo helps bring our community to life.

👀 Why it makes a difference:
✅ People remember faces more than usernames
✅ It makes conversations feel more real and personal
✅ It builds trust and opens doors to connection and collaboration

👉 Add or update yours here: inventorsmart.com/profile/edit

📬 Once you do, send us a quick note—we’ll mail you a free thank-you gift to celebrate!

Let’s keep building a community that feels like real people, not just profiles.

💡 Inventor Smart Community — Built for Big Ideas, Powered by You

Whether you’re just starting out or refining your prototype, you don’t have to invent alone. This is your creative hub where inventors, tinkerers, and entrepreneurs move ideas forward—together.

🚀 Inside you’ll find:
✅ A supportive network of inventors and pros who speak your language
✅ Live events, Q&As, and meetups to keep you inspired
✅ Tools, templates, and expert resources to help you work smarter
✅ Real feedback, real support, and real momentum

No matter your stage, you’ll find what you need to take your next step—and it’s free to join.

👉 Join now: inventorsmart.com

Let’s turn your spark into something real—together. 

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