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Andrea Pass ​Andrea Pass of Andrea Pass Public Relations is a 30+ year public relations veteran with expertise in national, regional and local media relations outreach for clients in such categories as consumer products, lifestyle, B2B, education, authors, non-profits and more. Her strength in relationships coupled with her knowledge of the ever-growing media base results in securing top tier, targeted media placements to increase brand awareness, reputation management and sales for established businesses and growing entrepreneurs alike. Andrea Pass has been named a Leading Women Entrepreneur Top 25 Brand Builder for 2018 and was previous named a Direct Response Marketing Association (DRMA) Member of the Year Finalist. She has served on the Membership Committee of the Electronic Retailing Association (ERA). ​An active volunteer, Pass holds a B.A. in Communications from Glassboro State College.

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Michael Miller Michael leads the Product Partnership Program for three companies within NCH corporation; Retail Products Group with a focus on pet products (Brands: OUT, Simple Solutions, Vets Best, Bags on Board, Totally Toddler) and Plumbing Products Group which includes Danco and LSP companies( Brands: Danco, Go Bidet, Disposal genie, MJSI, Rapid Fit, Pull stop Box, Aqua- Flo). Major Customers include: Walmart, Home Depot, Target, Lowes, Petco, ACE, Bed Bath and Beyond, QVC and HSN to name a few. Before joining NCH in 2008, Michael was the head of Research and Development at Andover Healthcare where he led the development of the world’s first cohesive elastic bandage with silver antimicrobial foam and was the Field Service and Training Manager for FEI Company, the leader in Focused Ion beam technology. He also served in the U.S. Submarine Service as a Chief Petty Officer, where he served on 4 nuclear powered submarines. He completed his service as the Research and Development Chief at Submarine Developmen

Andrea Hence Evans, Esq. is a member of the Texas bar, a registered Patent Attorney, and a member of the US Supreme Court Bar. Having worked at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for approximately 5 years as both a patent examiner and a trademark examining attorney after graduating from law school, she then launched the intellectual property law practice, The Law Firm of Andrea Hence Evans, which currently represents independent inventors, entrepreneurs, small, medium, and Fortune 100 clients in multiple states and multiple countries with patent, trademark and copyright issues.  Andrea is a 2002 graduate of The George Washington Law School in Washington, DC. She is a graduate of Spelman College and Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) in Atlanta, Georgia, where she obtained a Bachelors of Science in mathematics and a Bachelors of Civil Engineering, respectively.   Attorney Evans is also the owner of KidGINEER, LLC, a hands-on STEM program for children.

Brook Drumm is the founder and CEO of Printrbot, Inc. Brook is an American maker who set out to start a side business in his garage. After a wildly successful kickstarter in 2011, Brook was catapulted to the white-hot intersection of crowdfunding, 3d printing and the exploding maker- culture. Printrbot is an example of what blood, sweat and tears can produce if you set your mind and heart on what you are passionate about.

The Inventors Launchpad Network – Is proud to present Go Big, Go Bold, Co-Hosted by J.D. Houvener, Registered USPTO Patent Attorney of Bold IP and Carmine Denisco, Managing Partner with Inventors Launchpad. His background in business and experience as an engineer and patent attorney empowers him to clearly communicate to a broad range of inventors about their immediate and long-term needs for patenting in order to protect assets, leverage opportunities, and limit liabilities. If you have any questions on the legal side of your invention then this podcast is sure to help! www.boldip.com This Podcast is brought to you by the Inventors Launchpad Network. www.inventorslaunchpad.com     

Jim is a Professional Member of the United Inventors Association, a member of the Georgia Inventor’s Association, Rocky Mountain Inventors Association, and was the former co-host of the Launch Hour – a popular radio program for inventors and entrepreneurs. He is also the author of The Business of Inventing and has written hundreds of articles for industry publications, newspapers, and websites such as Inventor’s Digest, Georgia Magazine, and Entrepreneur Magazine. Jim also appears as a guest speaker for leading trade and consumer organizations, speaks at international conferences, and hosts forum and blog discussions on prominent invention and entrepreneurial websites.

You are probably wasting time and money on advertising and promotions. If you have ever wondered if your marketing efforts are effective, you are doing it wrong. Your return on investment or ROI should be measurable. The days of throwing advertising money at radio, television, newspaper, and online ads are over. So, are you asking yourself… How do consumers discover your products or services? Are you reaching your potential customers through their smartphones? What do consumers find when they type your company’s name or product name in a search engine? In his latest book, Video Persuasion, Rick Cesari answers those questions and much more. He’s a seasoned veteran in the direct response marketing world and has created success, over and over again. Get your copy of the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Video-Persuasian-Everything-Effective-Testimonial/dp/0578500469

Dara Trujillo has more than 28 years of retail and theme park (Walt Disney) experience creating worldwide concepts and products. While at Disney, she created products and experiences that are still enjoyed today by Guests. They include the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, Goofy’s Candy Company, expanding the Pin Trading experience and creating Duffy the Disney Bear. Most recently Dara was VP of Merchandise Business Development for HSN where she created and managed the American Dreams Program and Entrepreneur Academy helping entrepreneurs realize their TV retail dreams. Currently, Dara is the CMO for SLC Group Holdings where her top priority is finding amazing entrepreneurs and taking them from startup to stardom! The Inventors Launchpad Network – Is proud to present Tuttle Innovation, Co-Hosted by Warren Tuttle and Carmine Denisco. Warren has served as President of the Board of Directors for the UIA since 2010, and is a prolific speaker at inventor clubs and industry tradeshows, where he shares his his extensive kn

Marc Portney, celebrity entrepreneur and angel investor, brings his no-nonsense business approach to the podcast world.  Through interviews with high-performing people at the top of their field, and live pitches from entrepreneurs to get direct investment from Marc, if you are interested in bettering your business skills, this podcast is for you. 

My name is Robert Bear and I am the owner of InventionStories.com and the Invention Stories Podcast. In 2007, I invented eyewear with removable arms. I built my prototype and gave it to a local company to improve on, which they did. I performed a preliminary background check and discovered there were four other patented products, two of which were better than mine. Curiously, I couldn’t find them on the market. I began researching the invention process and learned the success rate for inventions was less than 5%. Why had so many had failed? I searched the internet for help and found companies that would charge to help me without guaranteeing results. I believe this is wrong and that inventors deserve as much help as possible…for FREE! I also believe that inventors have a lot that they can learn from each other. We created InventionStories.com to share the journey an inventor goes on from time idea comes to them. We began by sharing the stories that inventors have written (with permission). When we could

If you invent products or have a start-up that's ready for retail, the Get Retail Ready podcast is THE place to hear stories and gain knowledge with the Get Retail Ready guy Jim DeBetta!   Jim is a renowned retail selling expert having sold over 100 million dollars worth of products to the world's leading retailers!  Knowing the ins and outs of preparing to and selling to major retailers takes knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm.   Join us each week to get the inside scoop on how to make YOUR invention a success! www.weknowbusiness.info The Inventors Launchpad – Roadmap to Success Series is presented by Inventors Launchpad in beautiful Tampa Bay, FL and hosted by Carmine Denisco. Carmine is an accomplished Author, Entrepreneur, Inventor and Co-founder/Managing Partner of Inventors Launchpad.  Along with his business partner Rick Valderrama has changed the face of the invention industry and look forward to helping inventors from all over the world move their ideas forward. For more information please visit w

Charles Sauer is the President of the Market Institute, and the author of Profit Motive: What Drives the Things We Do. He represents small inventors on Capitol Hill and holds numerous pro-inventor events on Capitol Hill and around the country. He is a frequent contributor to the the Washington Examiner, and writes for Forbes, Investor’s Business Daily, Fox News, http://bit.ly/2LXxGxl, The Washington Times, The Daily Caller, and numerous other publications. Additionally, Charles Sauer appears weekly on One America News and is a frequent guest on the Thom Hartmann Radio Show – the #9 ranked radio show. Charles has spent time on Capitol Hill working for the Chairman of the Finance Committee; he has worked for a Governor on tax, immigration, and labor issues; and was Deputy Legislative Director for an academic think tank focusing on tax, finance, and healthcare. On the Hill, he is known for developing free-market solutions and effective legislative coalitions. The Inventors Launchpad Network – Is proud to prese

Warren Tuttle is known to many throughout the industry as the long-time President of the United Inventors Association. Tuttle is also Open Innovation Director for both Lifetime Brands (the largest non-electronics housewares company in the United States) and Techtronic Industries NA, (the nation’s leading producer of power tools). As Open Innovation Director, Tuttle focuses on external product development, which means he is constantly working with independent inventors to find new inventions to bring to market. Marc Portney, celebrity entrepreneur and angel investor, brings his no-nonsense business approach to the podcast world.  Through interviews with high-performing people at the top of their field, and live pitches from entrepreneurs to get direct investment from Marc, if you are interested in bettering your business skills, this podcast is for you. 

The Inventors Launchpad Network – Is proud to present Go Big, Go Bold, Co-Hosted by J.D. Houvener, Registered USPTO Patent Attorney of Bold IP and Carmine Denisco, Managing Partner with Inventors Launchpad. His background in business and experience as an engineer and patent attorney empowers him to clearly communicate to a broad range of inventors about their immediate and long-term needs for patenting in order to protect assets, leverage opportunities, and limit liabilities. If you have any questions on the legal side of your invention then this podcast is sure to help! www.boldip.com This Podcast is brought to you by the Inventors Launchpad Network. www.inventorslaunchpad.com     

Christina Daves It all started in 2010 when I broke my foot the day before I was going to New York City, Fashion Capital of the World. The doctor put me in one of those big, black, awful medical boots. I searched for anything to make it fashionable. The experience motivated me to design fashion accessories to make them look better. This resulted in the immensely popular CastMedic Designs which won Steve Harvey's Top Inventor honors on his Emmy® Award winning show and have been worn by celebrities including Diana Ross. Have an invention or product you need visibility for? Let's talk, www.ChatwithChristina.com The Inventors Launchpad – Roadmap to Success Series is presented by Inventors Launchpad in beautiful Tampa Bay, FL and hosted by Carmine Denisco. Carmine is an accomplished Author, Entrepreneur, Inventor and Co-founder/Managing Partner of Inventors Launchpad. Along with his business partner Rick Valderrama has changed the face of the invention industry and look forward to helping inventors from all over

Kris Paul has served as the President of the Inventors Network of the Capital Area since 2015, and has become a critical facilitator for many independent inventors, with contact resources, methodology guidelines, consultation, and some inspiration for the disheartened.  As an inventor himself, and active advisor for several independent inventor projects, Kris has navigated many of the same paths and roadblocks that most inventors face. Mr Paul started in inventing and problem solving as an Industrial Engineer in the Boston area, working in the mini-computer and semi-conductor capital equipment industries. After receiving his MBA, Kris held consulting and management positions in several start-ups in Novell computer network integration, dump truck & trailer products, and most recently in the Federal and overseas 911 telephony equipment industries.  Kris now operates Kreative Products, LLC as a commercial vehicle for both his own products, and those of his inventing associates. The Inventors Launchpad Netwo

Marc Portney, celebrity entrepreneur and angel investor, brings his no-nonsense business approach to the podcast world.  Through interviews with high-performing people at the top of their field, and live pitches from entrepreneurs to get direct investment from Marc, if you are interested in bettering your business skills, this podcast is for you. 

The Inventors Launchpad Network – Is proud to present Go Big, Go Bold, Co-Hosted by J.D. Houvener, Registered USPTO Patent Attorney of Bold IP and Carmine Denisco, Managing Partner with Inventors Launchpad. His background in business and experience as an engineer and patent attorney empowers him to clearly communicate to a broad range of inventors about their immediate and long-term needs for patenting in order to protect assets, leverage opportunities, and limit liabilities. If you have any questions on the legal side of your invention then this podcast is sure to help! www.boldip.com This Podcast is brought to you by the Inventors Launchpad Network. www.inventorslaunchpad.com     

Vicky Westra is the mother of Gabbi, a young adult with Autism who was diagnosed with autism at the age of four.  Because of the dismal outcomes Vicky was seeing for her daughter and the broader Autism community, she started a Non-Profit organization with a mission to create a new world for autism.  Vicky and her organization believe that those in the autism community have to join together to create opportunities and the necessary changes those on the autism spectrum to lead their lives on purpose.  This includes employment that matches their unique talents and interests.  Find out more about ways to get involved in this world changing mission!