inventors Archives

6 Women Who Blazed the Trail for Female Entrepreneurs

March is a full month of female celebration, as the United States recognizes the significant role women have played in American history. Over the last few centuries, women have been (and continue to be) a...

byNav

March 28, 2023

10 Tips for Landing a Product Licensing Deal

When you’ve got a great idea for a product, there’s an important decision to make right up front: Do you want to build a brand new company from the ground up in order to commercialize...

byThe Sloan Brothers

May 14, 2022

8 Steps for the Perfect Product Launch

You’ve created the killer product that will change the world. Now you need people to buy it. Top entrepreneurs and members of The Oracles share their tried-and-tested ways to build buzz so people buy from you and...

byThe Oracles

February 18, 2022

WJR Business Beat: National Inventors Day Celebrates Innovation in the U.S. (Episode 363)

On today's Business Beat, Jeff heralds inventors as being crucial to the entrepreneurial community and a bedrock of American ingenuity. Turn in to the Business Beat, below, to learn more about the role of the...

byStartupNation

February 17, 2022

How to Spot the Difference Between a Million-Dollar Business Idea and a Dud

The startup life is built on the notion that anyone has the power to make it big with the right idea and a lot of hard work. Technology continues to level the playing field for...

byWes Dening

January 20, 2022

Entrepreneurs Share Tips for Overcoming E-Commerce Product Launch Obstacles

With consumers spending more than ever online, it’s no wonder why so many entrepreneurs are joining e-commerce marketplaces in droves. Consumers around the world spent $900 billion at online retailers in 2020, according to report...

byMichelle Covey

December 29, 2021

3 Detroit Entrepreneurs Share Keys to Success on StartupNation Radio

On this week's episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff talks to three Detroit entrepreneurs: Brad Baxter and Jacob Zuppke of AutoPets and Doug Schwartz of Detroit Wick and Trip Wipes. StartupNation exclusive discounts and savings on...

byStartupNation

July 31, 2021

These Exemplary Shark Tank Entrepreneurs Share Their Success Stories on StartupNation Radio

On today's episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff Sloan is joined by co-host, Matt Damman, owner and inventor of Walkie Chalk and CEO of Commando Lock. Damman is a lifelong entrepreneur and frequent StartupNation Radio show...

byStartupNation

May 1, 2021

Why Tesla’s Open Source Patent Strategy Reinforces the Importance of Patenting

Elon Musk famously announced in an open letter in June of 2014 that Tesla would “not initiate patent lawsuits against anyone who, in good faith, wants to use our technology.” In Musk’s words, “Technology leadership...

byStephen J. Kontos

April 27, 2021

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Business Impact of University R&D (Episode 173)

Where do the big ideas come from around which startup businesses originate? Well, certainly from the entrepreneurial community at large, and of course within businesses themselves large and small. Another significant source? University research labs....

byStartupNation

February 9, 2021

How to Pitch Like a Shark Tank Winner

During my 20 years in the window industry, I’ve dealt with countless and constant complaints from my customers about the inherent problems with traditional window screens. I was beginning to feel more like a screen...

byJoe Altieri

November 16, 2020

7 Steps to Successfully Launch a Product

There are thousands of companies creating and promoting thousands of products in the global marketplace each year. You probably haven’t even heard of the vast majority—many of which failed on arrival. According to Harvard Business...

byEric Goldschein

October 23, 2020

5 Intellectual Property Considerations Startups Oftentimes Overlook

Many contestants on ABC’s hit show “Shark Tank” answer “yes” when asked if they have a patent, illustrating that startups may generally appreciate the importance of filing a patent application early to protect their innovations....

byDavid M. Roccio, Esq.

October 21, 2020

Pet Plate Founder Renaldo Webb Shares a Behind-the-Scenes Look at His Shark Tank Experience

I’m the founder of Pet Plate, a fresh-cooked, human-grade pet food subscription service. We use only the freshest ingredients to make our veterinarian designed meals, and all of our meals are personalized for your pup...

byRenaldo Webb

October 12, 2020

So, You’ve Got an Incredible Invention… Now What?

It's taken weeks, months, maybe even years to conceptualize and perfect your extraordinary invention. You know it's a game-changer. Your creation is ready for the world, and you can't wait to unleash it. So, now...

byJanet Ashforth

February 27, 2020

7 Tips for Getting a Product on Shark Tank

Growing up in San Diego, California, I was unprepared for how mosquitos would impact my family’s quality of life when we relocated to South Florida. My young daughter and I were constantly suffering from mosquito...

byKelley Higney

February 18, 2020

A Typical Day in the Life of an Entrepreneur? There’s No Such Thing

The following is excerpted and reprinted from "Unleash the Girls: The Untold Story of the Invention of the Sports Bra and How It Changed the World (And Me)" by Lisa Lindahl with permission from EZL Enterprises. Someone asked...

byLisa Lindahl

December 24, 2019

5 Essentials of User Testing to Ensure a Successful Product

No matter how innovative, a product isn’t successful unless its users deem it so. This is why user testing is such an important part of the product development process. User testing is a method to...

byKeith Shields

July 28, 2019

5 Steps to Plan a Product Testing Event

Whether your startup is re-launching a new version of an existing product or bringing a new invention to the market, consumer testing is a critical step in developing and perfecting your product. A product testing...

byDawn Ellis

July 26, 2019

5 Common Obstacles to Overcome When Launching a New Product

Launching a new, physical product is definitely challenging. You probably know there are a lot of obstacles to bringing a new product to market, but what are they exactly? And more importantly, how do you...

byJohn Teel

July 17, 2019