Inventors Launchpad Network

Jim DeBetta’s product development and sales experience has amassed millions of dollars within the retail selling world. Known nationally as a trusted coach and mentor to thousands of inventors and entrepreneurs, he knows how to take new ideas from a sketch on a napkin to selling the final product to major retailers worldwide.

For over 30 years, Andrea Pass has created and implement public relations campaigns in a wide range of categories including consumer products, lifestyle, B2B, education, health/wellness/fitness, beauty, food, authors, non-profits and more.  Andrea Pass Public Relations has an expertise in national, regional and local media relations outreach. She is proactively and reactively navigating our ever-growing 24/7 media world. 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.

We Talk with Kirk Burton & Jenny Clark known as The Oprah of Federal Contracting at Solvability, Inc. Founder of GovConSummit, a virtual accelerator network for small businesses in federal contracting, especially veteran entrepreneurs who hire veterans. You Have to get to the GovCon Summit! https://solvability.com

Hello. I am Jessica Mashkevich, Founder and Chief Comfort Officer of Kona Benellie®. I created my company Kona Benellie in 2010 armed with only a scissor and a desire to improve lives through versatile comfort. On a shoe string budget while managing a family and a full-time job, I entered the world of innovation, manufacturing, distribution, marketing, and retail, breaking through barriers with determination to bring my great products to the public. My signature products are the OmniRobe, the THROWBEE® blanket-poncho, and the Kona Pet Blanket which have appeared on the TODAY Show, QVC, The View, Parade Magazine, and more.

Necessity Is the Mother of Invention. Between Jack Nekhala and Michael Nusinkis, they have over a decade of experience in the textile industry. Jack and Michael, have seen many fads and gimmicks come and go. Regardless of them all, none of these have ever provided a real solution to the dreaded “fitted sheet” problem. Like you—and so many others—no matter what they tried, they could not get the fitted sheet to stay on the bed. All of this came to fruition in early September 2015. As an expert in the trade Jack  Nekhala, an owner of Luxor Linens.com, brought home what he knew was a high-quality sheet set for he and his wife. Despite the high quality of this sheet set, Jack was frustrated to find that no amount of pulling or adjusting could prevent the fitted sheet from popping off the mattress in the middle of the night. So, Jack did what millions of us do every day. He turned to Amazon and purchased a product that had several reviews which promised that it solved the “fitted sheet problem.” A few days later,

Jim is a world-renowned invention/product expert, award-winning business person, founder of multiple multi-million dollar companies, best-selling author, and a former Vice President for one of the Sharks from the hit reality show Shark Tank. His keen sales and marketing strategies and ability to build successful product based businesses has made him a highly influential and sought-after consultant and mentor.

Mr. Guerrera is an accomplished executive with over 33 years’ experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing and Executive Management. He is a proven leader with expertise in building dynamic teams and developing “business athletes”. In his 33-year tenure Mr. Guerrera has served as an International Business Leader in Automotive, Aerospace, Custom Engineered Products, Manufacturing and Sales. Throughout his career he has been recognized as a dedicated business leader within the community.  

Jim DeBetta’s product development and sales experience has amassed millions of dollars within the retail selling world. Known nationally as a trusted coach and mentor to thousands of inventors and entrepreneurs, he knows how to take new ideas from a sketch on a napkin to selling the final product to major retailers worldwide.

Mr. Guerrera is an accomplished executive with over 33 years’ experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing and Executive Management. He is a proven leader with expertise in building dynamic teams and developing “business athletes”. In his 33-year tenure Mr. Guerrera has served as an International Business Leader in Automotive, Aerospace, Custom Engineered Products, Manufacturing and Sales. Throughout his career he has been recognized as a dedicated business leader within the community.

Kamela Hurley is the founder of Madison and White, which sold out on QVC and has been featured by Kourtney Kardashian, Good Morning America, Byrdie, Life & Style Magazine, Total Beauty, Newsweek, MSNBC, Total Beauty, The Marilyn Denis Show, Univision, and more! She has worked across North America as an Interior Designer, Stylist, and Lifestyle Expert.

We are Very excited about Marcy' new partnership with the United Inventor's Association, and honored to be working as an Ambassador with the UIA. If you're an Inventor, or aspire to be one, please listen in and let me Marcy know your thoughts... https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcymckenna/  

New York based Female entrepreneur Nisha Sawhney with HIGH LEVEL GLOBAL thinking has been supporting businesses, entrepreneurs and manufacturers with ideas that impacts change and revolutionize industry. She brings business ideas and new products into existence utilizing holistic innovative product design solutions. Nisha has a proven success rate with her global clients in the US, UK, Switzerland, Japan, Israel, India, Brazil, Argentina, Italy, Hong Kong and China. In addition to being founder and president of SnS Design, Nisha is an Industrial Design Expert, specializing in a wide range of products from baby crib to electric car charging station to medical device and IOT. Nisha worked as both product designer and project manager for global consumer product companies such as - Haier, LG, Whirlpool, Westinghouse, Amana, Amcor, Edi-Baur, Rosco, LiFeng, Temptu, Zipz wine (Biggest Deal in Shark Tank History) and many more. She designed products in medical devices, IOT, home appliances, housewares, consumer ele

Carmine Denisco is a successful entrepreneur, inventor, Author, Investor and sought after business startup consultant. Many of the products he has developed, launched or aided in the design of over the years have sold in retail stores, TV shopping channels, online and infomercials or have gone on to be licensed by major corporations. Carmine Started a company dedicated to helping inventors/product developers correctly navigate the invention and manufacturing process, giving each inventor their best shot at success.

Mr. Guerrera is an accomplished executive with over 33 years’ experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing and Executive Management. He is a proven leader with expertise in building dynamic teams and developing “business athletes”. In his 33-year tenure Mr. Guerrera has served as an International Business Leader in Automotive, Aerospace, Custom Engineered Products, Manufacturing and Sales. Throughout his career he has been recognized as a dedicated business leader within the community.

Mr. Guerrera is an accomplished executive with over 33 years’ experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing and Executive Management. He is a proven leader with expertise in building dynamic teams and developing “business athletes”. In his 33-year tenure Mr. Guerrera has served as an International Business Leader in Automotive, Aerospace, Custom Engineered Products, Manufacturing and Sales. Throughout his career he has been recognized as a dedicated business leader within the community.

The Dust Catcher® is made of high strength plastic to ensure durability and reliability for both residential and commercial use. It’s thermoplastic vulcanizing rubber edge forms nicely against textured or un-textured walls to ensure the maximum amount of dust collection in the cup while protecting delicate walls. The patented drill bit guide helps to ensure a steady hand when drilling and achieve the precision-placed hole.

Mr. Guerrera is an accomplished executive with over 33 years’ experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing and Executive Management. He is a proven leader with expertise in building dynamic teams and developing “business athletes”. In his 33-year tenure Mr. Guerrera has served as an International Business Leader in Automotive, Aerospace, Custom Engineered Products, Manufacturing and Sales. Throughout his career he has been recognized as a dedicated business leader within the community.

Juli Shively interviews Beth Brubaker, State Coordinator of Invent Idaho and two of her young innovators.  Annelise Chavez, inventor of Bee Gone! and Grace Gardiner, inventor of DMAP, both state level Invent Idaho winners and National Invention Convention winners.  

Juli Shively interviews, returning guest, Brenda Payne, Executive Director of the California Invention Convention and three of her young innovators. Present were Morgan Malloy, inventor of Assistant Coach and Oliver Willet and Jonah Guyer, inventors of Splash Bag.

Carol-Ann Carrington of Kickerfeast Pancake & Waffle Mix (www.Kickerfeast.com). Carol-Ann Carrington is an immigrant from the beautiful island of Barbados, She migrated with her siblings to New Jersey to live with her mother. I pursued a Bachelor of Science with concentration in Accounting from Jersey City State College (currently renamed New Jersey City University). As an accountant, she worked in several industries including investment, entertainment, and health care. During a transitional period in her corporate life, she pursued her M.S. at John Jay College of Criminal Justice to supplement her accountant degree and expand her knowledge of fraud. Colorful Eats became Carol-Ann’s passion in 2018 when a sale of her corporate employer provided an opportunity to pursue entrepreneurship. She was juicing carrots when her son asked for pancakes; Carol-Ann suggested that he should drink some of the carrot juice which he politely declined. Simultaneously a light bulb went off! She blended