Weekly Update

Weekly update

Brian Fried

Jun 29, 2026

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4 min read

Tonight: Ask Brian Fried Your Invention Questions Live

Premium Insiders get direct access to Brian Fried tonight at 8:00 PM EDT for a small-group invention Q&A on licensing, pitching, prototyping, patents, manufacturing, and next steps.

Inventor Smart

Inventor Education

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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.

Inventor Smart

Starting Soon

+16

Jun 8, 2026

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3 min read

Inventor Community Meet & Greet Tonight

Join us live at 7 PM ET for a relaxed, free online hangout with inventors, creators, entrepreneurs, and idea people. No pitch needed. Just show up, say hello, and connect.

Inventor Smart

Inventor Smart HQ

+13

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.

Inventor Smart

Inventor Education

+13

May 19, 2026

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14 min read

Inventor Smart Monthly — May 2026

Validation-first thinking, live coaching, and real inventor insights to help you move forward with confidence

Inventor Smart

Weekly Update

+10

HQ 66: Welcome to May. Take the Next Step.

May 4, 2026

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4 min read

HQ 66: Welcome to May. Take the Next Step.

Start simple, get real feedback, and connect with other inventors this week.

Inventor Smart

Innovation Strategy

HQ 65: Get Real Feedback. Move Your Idea Forward.

Apr 27, 2026

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3 min read

HQ 65: Get Real Feedback. Move Your Idea Forward.

Join us live this Wednesday and take the next step with guidance from the Inventor Coach.

Inventor Smart

Inventor Education

+25

Apr 20, 2026

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3 min read

HQ #64: Your Next Step Starts Here

Clarity comes from action. Get guidance, take your next step, and keep your invention moving forward.

Inventor Smart

Inventors Meetup

+13

Apr 13, 2026

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6 min read

HQ #63: You’re Not Doing This Alone

Meet other inventors, share what you’re working on, and take your next step forward. Join tonight’s Community Hangout.

Inventor Smart

Starting Soon

Mar 31, 2026

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4 min read

🚨 Live Tonight: Ask the Inventor Coach

Join Brian Fried at 8PM ET and get real answers to your invention questions

Brian Fried, +1

Inventor Smart HQ

HQ Weekly #62 — This Is Where It Becomes Real

Mar 30, 2026

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5 min read

HQ Weekly #62 — This Is Where It Becomes Real

What happened at the USPTO — and what you do next.

Inventor Smart

Inventor Smart HQ

Mar 23, 2026

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6 min read

HQ Weekly #61 — Take the Next Step

This is where momentum turns into real-world experience.

Inventor Smart

Inventor Coach Podcast

+22

Inventors on the Move: What’s Happening This March in the Inventor Smart Community

Mar 16, 2026

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36 min read

Inventors on the Move: What’s Happening This March in the Inventor Smart Community

Live events, expert insights, new podcast conversations, and practical guidance to help you move your invention forward.

Inventor Smart

Inventors Meetup

Mar 10, 2026

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6 min read

HQ Weekly #60 — Keep Moving Forward

Progress in inventing rarely comes from waiting — it comes from staying engaged with the process and the people around it.

Inventor Smart

Community Event

March Forward: Your Next Move Starts Now

Mar 2, 2026

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5 min read

March Forward: Your Next Move Starts Now

Momentum, commitment, and a final opportunity to experience Inventor Day 2026 at the USPTO.

Inventor Smart

Inventors Meetup

+12

Tonight at 8PM ET: Ask the Inventor Coach (Live Q&A)

Feb 25, 2026

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5 min read

Tonight at 8PM ET: Ask the Inventor Coach (Live Q&A)

Small group. Real questions. Direct access to Brian Fried.

Brian Fried, +1

Inventor Smart HQ

Feb 23, 2026

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6 min read

HQ Weekly #58 — What’s Your Next Move?

Clarity, decision-making, and direct access to expert guidance this week.

Inventor Smart

Inventors Meetup

+10

Feb 9, 2026

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6 min read

Showing Up Is the Work

A simple way to stay connected — join the Inventor Smart Community Meetup tonight

Inventor Smart

Inventors Meetup

+10

Feb 2, 2026

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7 min read

When Ideas Leave the Screen

From clarity to connection — inside Inventor Day and what’s ahead this February

Inventor Smart

Inventor Smart HQ

Jan 26, 2026

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5 min read

Your 2026 Start Button

Clarity, mindset, and a live reset for inventors — happening tomorrow night.

Inventor Smart

inventor strategy

+13

Jan 19, 2026

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8 min read

HQ Weekly #54 — Clarity Beats Momentum

Sharp questions, smart next steps, and what’s coming up for inventors this week

Inventor Smart

Starting Soon

Jan 12, 2026

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6 min read

Mid-January Check-In: You’re Not Behind

Join us tonight at 8 PM ET for a relaxed Inventor Smart Community Hangout — connect, listen, and move forward with clarity.

Inventor Smart

Inventors Meetup

HQ Weekly #52: Starting the Year the Smart Way

Jan 5, 2026

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5 min read

HQ Weekly #52: Starting the Year the Smart Way

Simple steps, clear decisions, and steady progress for inventors.

Inventor Smart

Weekly Update

Dec 29, 2025

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6 min read

End of Year Check-In for Inventors

A steady look at what matters most as the year winds down — and what to carry forward.

National Inventor Club, +1

Inventors Meetup

Inventor Smart HQ #50 — Holiday Party Tonight + Year-End Highlights

Dec 22, 2025

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16 min read

Inventor Smart HQ #50 — Holiday Party Tonight + Year-End Highlights

New members, Spotlight, Inventor tips, AI tools, and our final live event of 2025.

National Inventor Club, +1