The Inventors School 2023:
How to Create, Develop and Pursue a Licensable Product Idea
We are on a journey to help inventors and entrepreneurs like you create/develop/market your product ideas.
Each month you will learn tools and meet people who can help you on your own journey to bring your product to market.
JOIN US OCT 18th. And LEARN the ins and outs of sales presentations and the power of Product Prototypes and Demonstration Videos: WHY Product Demonstration Videos and Final Representational or Production Prototypes are KEY to Selling Your Invention to Buyers AND Licensors.
LEARN:
Video Creation:
- HOW to Shoot and Produce Your Own Product Demonstration Video
- HOW to Light, Edit and add Sound
- WHAT Equipment to Use and how to use it
Prototype Construction:
- HOW to Build Demonstration Product Prototypes that are “Just Detailed Enough” to DEMONSTRATE that your product will work
- WHY you don’t want to over-engineer your prototypes
- WHY Prototypes must clearly demonstrate all Unique Competitive Differences (such as design, cost, materials, quality, size, and pricing)
- WHY you need to visualize/anticipate the final product as it will be sold (ie, retail, on-line, distribution network, etc.) to include package, marketing and logistical considerations.
SPEAKERS:
VIDEO PRESENTATION:
- Kelly Cusick knows how to create/produce product videos. Her background includes working for and with both large major companies and smaller companies and business startups. Her major company experience includes like GENERAL MILLS, 3M & MEDTRONIC.
- Kelly's skills include videography, editing, writing, interviewing, producing and directing. Her attitude is always pragmatic: looking for the most efficient way to accomplish the goal of her client. Often, that goal is to educate, persuade or inspire ... a particular audience ... in a particular way. Kelly's work with market-research clients, plus her "aggressive self-education" in marketing and business strategy, plus her own identity / familiarity with "inventor types" all gives her a broad foundation of understanding how to use video effectively to help good ideas successfully get attention.
PROTOTYPE PRESENTATION:
- Jahn Stopperan blends a background of new product development, new business start-up, product and process invention experience, go-to-market business development and strategic product marketing to our club. As an owner of a manufacturing company that he launched over 10 years ago, built upon his unique and patented technology and fabrication process. Jahn is available as an experienced businessman to assist members with their plans in either launching a business or positioning for licensing in their invention.
OUR CLUB NEW PRODUCT LICENSING UPDATE:
Every Month Jahn Stopperan, our Lead Developer, will PRESENT an update on the “CLUB INVENTION” that we are developing. We will share the progress with club members each month throughout the year.
- Our goal for the year is to share with you how we evaluate and prioritize our selected new product invention idea
- Develop a finished functional PRODUCT DESIGN
- Build a final product prototype that fully demonstrates PROOF OF CONCEPT
- Prepare all necessary patent application documents and apply to the USPTO to secure a PROVISIONAL PATENT
- Prepare all documentation, sales materials, presentation materials and prototypes necessary for presentations to prospective licensees
- Secure a finalized licensing agreement
Every Month you will be joining us on the new product development and licensing journey to learn and hone your own on how you can license product inventions!
NOTE: Throughout 2023, The Inventors School can help you Learn:
- How you can License Your Product Ideas
- How to Identify prospective Licensee Companies and Brands
- How to Protect Your Product Idea
- How to Present to Prospective Companies
- How to Write and Finalize a Licensing Agreement
BE SURE TO JOIN US Wednesday, OCT 18th
TIME: 6:00PM-8:00PM (Networking 5:30-6:00 and 8:00-8:30)
WHERE: 1001 HWY 7, Eisenhower Community Center (Just West of HWY 169), Hopkins MN 55305
COST: Guests ($15.00) / Members FREE
FALL Membership SPECIAL: $100.00 (BONUS MEMBERSHIP for OCT 2023-2023 and ALL of 2024) Pay at Check-In with Cash/Credit Card.
FALL Membership SPECIAL: $100.00 (BONUS MEMBERSHIP for OCT 2023-2023 and ALL of 2024) Pay at Check-In with Cash/Credit Card.
About Inventors Network: Inventors Network is committed to the Minnesota Inventor Community with: Guidance, Resources and Networking. Monthly meetings (Most on the 3rd Wednesday) include: Speaker/Topic of Interest with Q&A; Informational Roundtables on Manufacturing/3D-Printing/Prototyping/Legal/Marketing and Licensing. UPCOMING MEETINGS:
- NOV 15th: Pitch Night: Watch Other Inventors Pitch Their Inventions LIVE
- DEC 20th: Annual Holiday Party! Speakers and Treats!!
- JAN 17th (2024): TBD