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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

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Inventor Smart Community: June 2026 Edition

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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Inventor Smart HQ

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Inventor Smart HQ #67: June Is for Building

Jun 3, 2026

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4 min read

Inventor Smart HQ #67: June Is for Building

A new month, a fresh season, and two live events to help you connect, ask better questions, and move your invention forward.

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Innovation Strategy

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Licensing vs. Manufacturing: What’s Best for Your Invention?

May 28, 2026

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2 min read

Licensing vs. Manufacturing: What’s Best for Your Invention?

Join Brian Fried LIVE tonight at 7 PM ET as he breaks down one of the biggest decisions inventors face when bringing a product to market.

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Inventor Coach Podcast

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April Edition: Smarter Patents, Global Protection & Real Inventor Stories

Apr 15, 2026

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31 min read

April Edition: Smarter Patents, Global Protection & Real Inventor Stories

What to know before you file, how to protect your idea worldwide, and lessons from inventors doing it for real.

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inventor strategy

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Inside the System: From Patent Strategy to Inventor Day 2026

Feb 16, 2026

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31 min read

Inside the System: From Patent Strategy to Inventor Day 2026

USPTO access, trademark clarity, market validation, and real next steps to move your invention forward.

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inventor strategy

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Inventor Smart HQ #49 — Holiday Invention Fair Tomorrow, New Members & Smart Momentum

Dec 8, 2025

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19 min read

Inventor Smart HQ #49 — Holiday Invention Fair Tomorrow, New Members & Smart Momentum

Your weekly inventor roundup: Live holiday shopping tomorrow, new community members, podcast highlights, smart AI tools, and what’s coming next.

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Inventor Coach Podcast

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Inventor Smart Monthly – November Edition

Nov 18, 2025

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26 min read

Inventor Smart Monthly – November Edition

Smart Strategies, New Insights, and Join Us Live Tonight at 7 PM ET

Brian Fried
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Brian Fried, +1

Inventor Coach Podcast

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Inventor Smart HQ #45 — November Momentum: Big Wins, New Connections & Real Inventor Insights

Nov 3, 2025

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21 min read

Inventor Smart HQ #45 — November Momentum: Big Wins, New Connections & Real Inventor Insights

A fresh month of invention kicks off — watch our top replay, meet new members, and get inspired to take your ideas further.

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inventor strategy

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What Happens After You Have the Idea: Licensing, Building, Scaling & Exit

Oct 29, 2025

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5 min read

What Happens After You Have the Idea: Licensing, Building, Scaling & Exit

Join Brian Fried and special guest Steve Greenspon — inventor, entrepreneur, and former CEO of Honey-Can-Do — as they share real lessons on turning ideas into successful businesses and exits.

National Inventor Club
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National Inventor Club, +1

Inventor Smart HQ

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How Licensing Deals Can Pay You for Years - Plus What’s Coming Up in the Community

Jul 21, 2025

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20 min read

How Licensing Deals Can Pay You for Years - Plus What’s Coming Up in the Community

From inventor spotlights and new members to big upcoming events, here's what’s happening this week in HQ.

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