Inventor's Edge Podcast

Inventor's Edge Podcast

Hosted by: Scott Putnam

Whether you’re sketching your first idea or refining a finished product, you’re in the right place! Our mission is to equip you with the tools, expertise, and clarity you need to succeed as an inventor, while helping...

Episodes

IE Podcast Episode #15 with Special Guest, David Spears

Season #1

Watch the episode on YouTube here. Summary: In this conversation, David Spears, an IP attorney with a background in mechanical engineering, discusses the importance of intellectual property (IP) for inventors. He...
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Episode #14 with Special Guest, Chuck Mullins

Season #1

Watch the episode on YouTube here. Summary: In this conversation, Chuck shares his extensive experience in the online business world, detailing his journey from starting his first online business to becoming a broker...
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Episode #13 with Special Guest, Carolyn Keane

Season #1

Watch the episode on YouTube here. Summary: In this episode of the Inventor's Edge podcast, host Scott Putnam interviews Carolyn Kean, a seasoned expert in product development and design. They discuss the journey of...
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Episode #12 with Special Guest, Ben Aldridge

Season #1

Watch the episode on YouTube here. Summary: In this conversation, Scott Putnam interviews Ben Aldridge, who shares his insights on the challenges faced by inventors and entrepreneurs. Ben discusses the importance of...
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Episode #11 with Special Guest, Dr. Dan Formosa

Season #1

Watch the episode on YouTube here. Summary: Dr. Dan Formosa, a design and innovation consultant, discusses the relationship between design, behavior, and branding. He emphasizes the importance of understanding user...
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Episode #10 with Special Guest, Dan Melnick

Season #1

Watch the episode on YouTube here. Summary: In this episode of the Inventor's Edge podcast, host Scott Putnam interviews Dan Melnick, CEO and co-founder of Zing. They discuss Dan's entrepreneurial journey, the...
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Episode #9 with Special Guest, Andy Barkin

Season #1

Watch the episode on YouTube here. Summary: In this conversation, Scott interviews Andy Barkin, who shares insights from his diverse background in product design and invention. They discuss the importance of...
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Episode #8 with Special Guest, Tara Thelen

Season #1

Watch the episode on YouTube here. Summary: In this conversation, Tara Thelen shares her journey of developing a kitchen product inspired by her experiences living in the Netherlands. She discusses the challenges she...
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Episode #7 with Special Guest, Dr. Dan Brown

Season #1

Watch the episode on YouTube here.  Summary: In this episode of the Inventor's Edge podcast, Scott Putnam interviews Dr. Dan Brown, a professor at Northwestern University, discussing the essential mindset shifts...
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Episode #6 with Special Guest, Jake Ward

Season #1

Watch the episode on YouTube here. Summary: In this episode of the Inventor's Edge Podcast, Scott Putnam interviews Jake Ward, a registered patent attorney, about the intersection of patent law and artificial...
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Episode #5 with Special Guest, Tom Fekete

Season #1

Click here if you'd rather watch the episode on YouTube. Summary: In this episode of the Inventor's Edge podcast, host Scott Putnam interviews Tom Fekete, a lead industrial designer at Open End Studio. They discuss...
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Episode #4 with Special Guest, Matt Nuccio

Season #1

Click here to watch the episode on YouTube.  Summary: In this episode of the Inventor's Edge podcast, host Scott Putnam interviews toy industry expert Matt Nuccio. They discuss the journey of bringing toy ideas to...
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