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October 16th 2024 Meeting
Posted on Oct 14, 2024
 
 
OCTOBER 16th MEETING:
   
How to Make Prototypes with 3D Printing
 
JOIN us October 16th to LEARN how you can use 3D printing to create and build prototypes, show how your invention works, and demonstrate your invention to prospective buyers and investors. 
 
Learn:
  • OVERVIEW of 3D Printing Technology
  • WHAT’S new in 3D Prototyping/Additive Printing
  • WHICH types of 3D Printing are right for you
  • HOW to select the best 3D Printing process for your next Prototype
  • HOW you can create your own 3D Printed prototypes
  • HOW to source Expert 3D Printing Freelancers and Contractors
  • HOW you can use 3D Printing for Small-Batch production runs
Speaker Background:  
 
Doug Lenz is the owner of Carver Design Group (CDG), an engineering and design services company. CDG provides development, prototyping, and production sourcing for new products. They also specialize in the design and sourcing of automated manufacturing and test equipment. Doug has degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Systems Engineering from Iowa State University. 
 
 
SMALL GROUP NETWORKING!! These Groups will HELP you:
  1. Identify your biggest roadblocks in Developing and Marketing your Invention!
  2. Get Help finding Resources, Experts and the Steps you need to move your Invention closer to Market.
  3. Ask your Questions and Get Answers from fellow inventors and resident Experts.
In these Networking Groups, we will break Inventors into Small Teams, working together to help each member develop new possibilities to overcome challenges and find resources to advance their invention. We are committed to help each inventor leave with at least one Next Step to building their invention!

 

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September 18th 2024 Meeting
 
 
September 18th Meeting:
 
HOW 1 MILLION CUPS CAN ENERGIZE YOUR MILLION DOLLAR IDEA!

JOIN us September 18th and Learn about 1 MILLION CUPS,  an exciting local opportunity to present your product or business concept to local inventors and entrepreneurs to get feedback and expert suggestions on ways to grow/expand or further develop your entrepreneurial business concept or product idea.
 
Learn how you can:
 
  • Refine your presentation and elevator pitch.
  • Join a community to receive support, including coaching from 1MC organizers.
  • Continue to present your business -- in another city or after you have made significant changes.
  • Receive feedback from a diverse audience.
  • Potentially gain exposure to new markets and people.
  • Potentially receive local, regional or national media coverage of your startup.
 
 
SMALL GROUP INVENTORS WORKSHOPS!!  These Groups will HELP you: 
  1. Identify your biggest roadblocks in Developing and Marketing your Invention!  
  2. Get Help finding Resources, Experts and the Steps you need to move your Invention closer to Market.
  3. Ask your Questions and Get Answers from fellow inventors and resident Experts.
In these Workshop Groups, we will break Inventors into Small Teams, working together to help each member develop new possibilities to overcome challenges and find resources to advance their invention.  We are committed to help each inventor leave with at least one Next Step to building their invention!
 

 

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Your Board Can Help You

Here at Inventor's Network we take pride in the concept of helping our members network with each other and we strive to create networking possibilities in the Inventor sphere.
 
Networking can be described as the gathering of individuals for the purpose of sharing ideas, concepts, experiences and advice as well as it being a mechanism to find answers to questions within the subject, in our case "Inventing."
 
Your Board of Directors encourages you to  seek connections within our organization to learn as well as share.

 

For general information, to inquire to be a speaker, or to join, email us at info@inventorsnetwork.org.
 
Our board is available to answer your questions. You can contact them by clicking on their names below.

Jahn Stopperan, President
Creating Business Plans & Go-To-Market Strategies.
Sales & Distribution Channels.
Starting a Business Around Your Invention.
How to Get Momentum Going with Your Invention.
 
Steve Lyon, Past President
Taking products to market/licensing.
Avoiding mistakes & navigating problems.
How Inventors Network can help.

Mike DuMond, Vice President
Selling Your Invention:
HOW is it DIFFERENT than the Competitors?
        WHY Will Customers Buy It?
HOW Will You Sell It?
WHO Will Sell it?
 
Bill Berggren Esq., Treasurer
Protect the Intellectual Property of your invention.
Applying for Patent Protection.
Obtaining  Trademark Protection.
Provide NDAs for discussions outside of meetings.
 
Doug Lenz, Website Manager & Membership Secretary
Electromechanical Engineering & Design.
Manufacturing & Automation.
Entrepreneurship & Business Development.
 
Chris Polster, Secretary
Strategic business planning.
Strategic finance.
Digital marketing & networking.
 
Jim Smith, Board Member
Strategic business planning.
 
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Upcoming Meetings:   
 
  • October 16th  (2024)
Using 3D printing to develop and validate your idea. 
 
 
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Meetings are third Wednesday of each month starting at 6:00PM.
1001 HWY 7, Eisenhower Community Center (Just West of HWY 169), Hopkins MN 55305
 
 
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