The Launch Network

Rick Valderrama heads up business development at Inventors Launchpad and has a wealth of knowledge pertaining to licensing a product into retail, wholesalers and major league sports teams. He has worked both sides of the negotiating table so has the ability to get things done when needed. 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 www.inventorslaunchpad.com

Dr. Anna Akbari is a sociologist, entrepreneur, innovation consultant, and writer. She is a former professor in the Department of Media, Culture, and Communication and the Department of Art and Art Professions at New York University, as well as the Art and Design History and Theory department at Parsons The New School for Design. Her research focuses on visual and virtual self-presentation, technology and human intersects, dating and interpersonal relationships, and happiness and well-being. Akbari is the founder of Sociology of Style, which takes an intelligent approach to image and well-being and offers holistic image consulting and life coaching services. She also created the Sociology of TV, which offers videos and white papers on the social significance of television media in public spaces. She is a partner in HVCK, an innovation consultancy, and the co-creator of the Silicon Valley Insider's Edge video series for entrepreneurs and enterprise employees. She's worked with Cisco, Samsung, DIRECTV, Converse, Avon, Coca-Cola, Lenovo, Tata Communications, SABMiller, Toyota, CableLabs, LG, Sprint, Vitamin Water, Pepsi, Converse, Beverage Marketing Corp., Saatchi & Saatchi, Ogilvy, KBS+, Northstar, Sense Worldwide and many more. A prominent thought leader, she is a frequent guest and writer for such outlets as TED, CNN, The Atlantic, DailyWorth, The Bulletproof Executive, Huffington Post, and the Financial Times, as well as a keynote speaker and lecturer at universities, professional conferences, and corporate events. Order her book, Startup Your Life: Hustle and Hack Your Way To Happiness (St. Martin's Press), watch her TED talk, take the Sociology of Style quiz or sign up for her image transformation video courses for women and men, check out the HVCK video series for entrepreneurs and enterprise, follow her on Twitter, sing with her, hire her (or just say hello). 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 www.inventorslaunchpad.com

Louis Foreman is founder and Chief Executive of Enventys (www.enventys.com), an integrated product design and engineering firm. He is also CEO of Edison Nation (www.EdisonNation.com), and Edison Nation Medical (www.EdisonNationMedical.com ). Louis graduated from The University of Illinois with a Bachelors of Science degree in Economics. His interest in starting businesses and developing innovative products began while a sophomore with his first company founded in his fraternity room. Over the past 20 years Louis has created 9 successful start-ups and has been directly responsible for the creation of over 20 others. A prolific inventor, he is the inventor of 10 registered US Patents, and his firm is responsible for the development and filing of well over 600 more. The recipient of numerous awards for entrepreneurial achievement, his passion for small business extends beyond his own companies. Louis is an adjunct professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, at Queens University. He received the Instructor Achievement Award for his teaching at Central Piedmont Community College, and was recognized by the National Museum of Education for his Distinguished Contributions to Education. Louis is an adjunct professor and the Entrepreneur in Residence at The McColl School of Business, and was the 2013 Distinguished Visiting Professor at Johnson & Wales University. He is a frequent lecturer and radio / TV guest on the topics of small business creation and innovation, and is frequently invited by the United States Patent and Trademark Office and national trade associations to be a featured speaker on the topic of innovation. 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 www.inventorslaunchpad.com

This Month of January 2017 we covered a full spectrum of topics that can help almost any business move their idea, product or service to the next level. Listen in on some or all of this months topics and I am certain you will be impressed by the industry experts giving out there best advice and experiences.
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 www.inventorslaunchpad.com

On the Launchpad today we have Brian Kleinschmidt an entrepreneur who has accomplished what most Inventors only dream of doing. He made it to the Shark Tank where he got to pitch his invention the EZ-Pee-Z www.ezpeez.com to the sharks. Since appearing on the show Brian who owns several successful Anytime Fitness facilities has been flooded with offers to buy or license his product. He narrowed down the suitors to one and has inked a deal to bring his invention to market.
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 www.inventorslaunchpad.com

Our guest today is a champion for small business, it seems every event I attend whoever I speak with mentions his name. He is Chris Krimitros, Founder of the Florida Podcaster Association as well as the Podfest Mulitmedia Expo. He is an expert, specializing in getting the word out about your product or service via organic platforms.
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 www.inventorslaunchpad.com

We have a special treat for all you dreamers, product developers and inventors out there who want to get your product on TV or into the retail market space.

On the Launchpad today we have the man with a plan, the Duke of Direct Response Marketing, this guy can take your product and make it a household name if it catches his eye. He is Brian Fasulo but is called the Rainmaker at Bluewater Media www.bluewatermedia.tv where he runs the creative and business development side of things and I am very proud to have him on the show today.

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 www.inventorslaunchpad.com

Today on the Launchpad we speak with Fri Rieder, Owner and Chief Maker at Free Dimension www.freedimension.net an expert in prototyping, 3D printing and the art of product development. He was born in Bern, Switzerland and moved here in the late 90’s to chase his dream of entrepreneurship. He has since made a name for himself and his company by being recognized as one of the top CAD and prototyping engineers in the area. His company Free Dimension has worked with clients around the globe. Inventors Launchpad’s approach has changed the face of product development forever. We specialize in working with clients whom, have an Invention idea, would like to Patent a Invention, or simply check on the Patentability. Maybe you need help to create and submit your Invention Idea or file a provisional patent. No matter what your needs are Inventors Launchpad’s Engineers, Product Developers and Designers can help. Our Manufacturing Team specializes in finding the best geographical location to produce your product, our factories will utilize the best materials and workmanship to insure the quality and performance in each component.

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 www.inventorslaunchpad.com

Today on the Launchpad we speak with the Presentation Coach Mr. Bob Turel. Bob has over 30 Years experience helping inventors, entrepreneurs and businesses perfect their story, presentation or pitch. Mr. Turel is also and expert videographer allowing him to combine his deep knowledge of speaking with the ultimate presentation tool (video). When you get your one shot at pitching your business, product or idea don’t leave the presentation to chance make your pitch memorable and show people you are serious about your business, product or idea. Companies like HSN, QVC, AllStar, and Shark Tank hire presentation coaches all the time to help get the message across to the viewer.

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 www.inventorslaunchpad.com