Hi Inventor,
You can spend months developing a product, researching the market, and preparing for the right opportunity.
Then everything comes down to a few minutes.
You walk into the room, introduce yourself, explain the problem, present your solution, and make your case. The person listening may decide whether to invest, license your invention, carry your product, or move on.
Your pitch can change the direction of your invention.
Tonight at 7:00 PM ET, join the National Inventor Club for a free live conversation about what makes a pitch connect, what causes momentum to disappear, and how to present yourself with confidence.
YOUR PITCH IS EVERYTHING
How to Land the Deal
Wednesday, July 22
7:00 PM ET
National Inventor Club Live
Free and open to everyone
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Tonight’s Featured Guest
Vincent James Arcuri
Vincent James Arcuri has spent more than 14 years working in casting and production, where he has heard thousands of pitches and worked with hundreds of founders and entrepreneurs.
He has sourced talent for some of the most successful business and entrepreneurial television series in the industry.
Vincent sees what happens when someone has only a few minutes to make an impression. He knows what captures attention in the first 30 seconds, what weakens a strong idea, and why some entrepreneurs earn another conversation while others lose the room.
Tonight, he will share what he has learned from watching pitches every day.
A strong product still needs a clear story, a confident presentation, and a reason for the listener to care.
What We’ll Cover
During this one-hour live conversation, we will discuss:
How to prepare for a pitch so you arrive confident and organized
What materials you need and where many entrepreneurs overprepare or focus on the wrong things
How to structure your story so the listener understands the problem, the solution, and the opportunity
What makes people pay attention during the opening moments of a pitch
The mistakes that weaken momentum, including desperation, defensiveness, and unclear messaging
How body language, energy, and personality affect the room
How to handle difficult questions without losing confidence
Why your product and brand need personality, not only technical details
How to pitch to investors, licensees, buyers, retailers, and other decision-makers
The conversation will also include live Q&A, so bring your questions.
You may also bring your pitch if you would like feedback.
Why Your Pitch Matters
A good invention does not always speak for itself.
The person across the table may know nothing about your product, your market, or the work you have already completed. Your pitch must help that person understand why the problem matters and why your solution deserves attention.
A strong pitch communicates:
What the problem is
Who experiences it
How your invention solves it
Why your solution is different
What opportunity you are presenting
What you want the listener to do next
You do not need to sound rehearsed or perform like someone else.
You need to understand your story, communicate it clearly, and show that you are prepared for the opportunity in front of you.
This Conversation Is for You
Tonight’s event will be especially helpful if you are:
Preparing to present your invention to a company
Seeking a licensing opportunity
Meeting with investors or potential partners
Getting ready to approach retailers or buyers
Building a prototype and thinking ahead to commercialization
Revising a pitch that has not connected in the past
Trying to explain your invention more clearly and confidently
You do not need to have a polished presentation ready.
You can join to listen, learn, and take notes for your next opportunity.
Join Us Live Tonight
We go live at 7:00 PM ET.
Bring your questions, take notes, and use this conversation to prepare for the next time someone asks:
“Tell me about your invention.”
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The event is free and open to everyone.
We hope to see you tonight.
The Inventor Smart Team
Helping inventors connect, learn, and move their ideas forward.
Keep on inventing!
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Meet Brian Fried - Your Inventor Coach, Author, Speaker, and Founder
Brian Fried is The Inventor Coach, a serial inventor holding 15 patents who has successfully licensed and manufactured his own products through QVC and major retailers. Over 20 years, he has guided thousands of inventors from idea through commercialization. He founded the National Inventor Club (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 through HelpMeInvent.com, to visual concept generation and market evaluation through UINVENT.ai, and into patent strategy, licensing representation, and turnkey commercialization. Learn more at InventorCoach.com.