As an inventor, when we come up with an idea, it can be challenging and lonely navigating through the steps of bringing your ideas to reality. That’s why the National Inventor Club was “invented”, for you to become part of a community of like minded inventors and resources for inventors to help each other keep our invention journey moving forward, together.<br />Inventors, Entrepreneurs and resources for inventors welcome.<br />Become a member today!<br /><a href="http://www.nationalinventorclub.com" rel="noopener">www.nationalinventorclub.com</a><br />Thank you and keep on inventing!<br />Brian Fried<br />Founder<br />National Inventor Club
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As an inventor, when we come up with an idea, it can be challenging and lonely navigating through the steps of bringing your ideas to reality. That’s why the National Inventor Club was “invented”, for you to become part of a community of like minded inventors and resources for inventors to help each other keep our invention journey moving forward, together.<br />Inventors, Entrepreneurs and resources for inventors welcome.<br />Become a member today!<br /><a href="http://www.nationalinventorclub.com" rel="noopener">www.nationalinventorclub.com</a><br />Thank you and keep on inventing!<br />Brian Fried<br />Founder<br />National Inventor Club
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June 29, 2026
What Every Inventor Needs to Know Before Saying Yes to Investors
Most inventors say they need funding—but many aren't sure what they're actually asking for, what investors expect, or what they're agreeing to when they accept an investment.<br /><br />National Inventor Club features Alon Y. Kapen, Partner at Farrell Fritz and one of Long Island's leading attorneys for entrepreneurs, startups, and emerging growth companies.With years of experience helping founders raise capital, structure deals, and grow successful businesses, Alon shares practical insights every inventor should know before seeking investment.In this episode, you'll learn:<br /><br />→ Do you actually need outside investors or are there better options first?<br />→ Friends and family, angel investors, seed funding and venture capital and what each one really means<br />→ What investors actually want to see before they say yes<br />→ How deals get structured and what inventors are really signing<br />→ How much equity should you give up and what is too much?<br />→ How do you put a value on your idea before it makes a dollar?<br />→ Shark Tank is great TV but is that how it really works?<br />→ What legal documents protect you as a founder<br />→ What inventors need to have ready before they pitch anyone<br />→ Licensing and other smart paths if outside investment is not right for you<br />→ From one product to a full brand to an IPO and what that journey really looks like<br />→ The best resources Alon recommends for inventors and entrepreneurs today<br /><br />Whether you're preparing to raise your first dollar or simply want to understand how startup funding really works, this episode is packed with practical advice that can help you make smarter decisions and avoid costly mistakes.<br /><br />Watch the episode here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyDfa0Zp06Y" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyDfa0Zp06Y</a><br /><br />----------------------------------<br />Become a member today @ <a href="https://nationalinventorclub.com." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://nationalinventorclub.com. </a><br /><br />Unlock Your Invention's Potential with Inventor Smart! Inventor Smart Community - The Ultimate APP for Inventors to connect, collaborate, network, and drive invention ideas forward! Join social networking, participate in group chats, events, visit the library, and find the support you need! Download the Inventor Smart Community app on Google Play or Apple App Store or here http://inventorsmart.app Join us today!<br /> <br />Have a great invention idea? Do you want to know if your idea will make you money? If you're just getting started, need help with product development, engineering, prototyping, finding a product licensing agent, or with bringing your invention idea to reality manufacturing, schedule a call with Brian Fried, The Inventor Coach @ https://brianfried.com
June 13, 2026
Licensing vs Manufacturing: What’s Best for Your Invention?
National Inventor Club Founder Brian Fried went LIVE for a powerful discussion on one of the biggest decisions inventors face: Should you license your invention or manufacture it yourself?<br /><br />If you had an invention idea and were trying to figure out the smartest next step, this session was for you. Brian drew on his extensive experience in both licensing and manufacturing, with products featured on QVC, in Target, Walmart, catalogs, online retailers, and more. During the live session, he broke down the real differences between these two paths and what inventors needed to know before investing serious time or money.<br /><br />In this LIVE session, attendees learned:<ul><li>The difference between licensing and manufacturing</li><li>The pros and cons of each path</li><li>What companies look for when evaluating products</li><li>What inventors often get wrong</li><li>How to choose the best route based on your goals and budget</li><li>Manufacturing realities most inventors are not prepared for</li><li>How to protect yourself and your invention along the way</li></ul>Whether you were just getting started or already moving forward with your idea, this session helped clarify your options and avoid costly mistakes.<br /><br />About Brian Fried Brian Fried is The Inventor Coach™. A serial inventor with 15 issued U.S. patents, Brian has lived every stage of the invention journey from idea to patent to licensing deal to retail shelf. His products have been featured on QVC and sold in major retailers including Target and Walmart. He is the founder of the National Inventor Club with over 15,000 members worldwide, a three-time author on invention commercialization, and host of the Got Invention Show. Brian is the creator of uinvent.ai, an AI-powered platform built specifically for inventors, and the Inventor Smart Community App. He provides licensing representation, manufacturing guidance, and commercialization coaching to inventors at every stage. He is an Alibaba Ambassador, serves on their SME Advisory Committee and International IP Enforcement Team, and is the Official Inventor Liaison for Licensing International. He has testified before Congress on patent programs and spoken at USPTO Inventor Day, SCORE, and major industry events nationwide.<br /><br />Watch the episode here: <a href="https://youtube.com/live/6R-1PLallzw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://youtube.com/live/6R-1PLallzw</a><br />-----------------------<br />Become a member today @ <a href="https://nationalinventorclub.com." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://nationalinventorclub.com. </a><br /><br />Unlock Your Invention's Potential with Inventor Smart! Inventor Smart Community - The Ultimate APP for Inventors to connect, collaborate, network, and drive invention ideas forward! Join social networking, participate in group chats, events, visit the library, and find the support you need! Download the Inventor Smart Community app on Google Play or Apple App Store or here http://inventorsmart.app Join us today!<br /> <br />Have a great invention idea? Do you want to know if your idea will make you money? If you're just getting started, need help with product development, engineering, prototyping, finding a product licensing agent, or with bringing your invention idea to reality manufacturing, schedule a call with Brian Fried, The Inventor Coach @ https://brianfried.com
May 25, 2026
Inside the USPTO: A Special Conversation with Director John Squires with Host Brian Fried
Brian Fried, Founder of the National Inventor Club, sits down exclusively with John A. Squires, the 60th Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office and Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property, for one of the most powerful conversations in the inventor community this year.<br /><br />Director Squires shares his extraordinary journey from IBM and Goldman Sachs, where he served as their first Chief IP Counsel, to surviving the attacks of September 11th and using patents to combat terrorism financing. Now leading America's Innovation Agency with nearly 15,000 employees and a nearly $5 billion budget, Director Squires has a clear message for every inventor:<br /><br />"You're not doing it alone. We've got your back."<br /><br />In this conversation you will discover:<br />✅ What the USPTO actually does and why it matters to YOU<br />✅ Why inventor rights are the only right written directly into the Constitution<br />✅ Free tools and resources available right now at USPTO.gov<br />✅ The rise of independent inventors and what is changing in 2026<br />✅ New AI tools helping inventors search and protect their ideas<br />✅ How patents attract capital, investment and talent<br />✅ Words of wisdom and inspiration straight from the top<br /><br />Whether you are just starting out with an idea or deep in the patent process, this conversation will give you clarity, confidence and inspiration.<br /><br />Stay the course. Protect what you dream. Keep dreaming.<br /><br /><br />Watch the episode here: <a href="https://youtu.be/DMwPgBqv890" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://youtu.be/DMwPgBqv890</a><br /><br />-----------------------<br />Become a member today @ <a href="https://nationalinventorclub.com." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://nationalinventorclub.com.</a><br /><br />Unlock Your Invention's Potential with Inventor Smart! Inventor Smart Community - The Ultimate APP for Inventors to connect, collaborate, network, and drive invention ideas forward! Join social networking, participate in group chats, events, visit the library, and find the support you need! Download the Inventor Smart Community app on Google Play or Apple App Store or here <a href="http://inventorsmart.app" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://inventorsmart.app</a> Join us today!<br /><br />Have a great invention idea?<br />Do you want to know if your idea will make you money?<br />If you're just getting started, need help with product development, engineering, prototyping, finding a product licensing agent, or with bringing your invention idea to reality manufacturing, schedule a call with Brian Fried, The Inventor Coach @<a href="https://brianfried.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://brianfried.com</a>
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