Inventor Relations
Paper Bag Creative’s Ed Gartin on wishlists, creativity and the key to successful inventor relations
We caught up with Ed to find out more about his career in play to date, the key to successful inventor relations and his experience of launching a new business in the midst of a pandemic.
Fisher-Price’s Nikki Bauman on understanding inventors – and overthinking ideas
Nikki Bauman discusses Fisher-Price’s process, inventor relations, and killing creativity.
Jazwares’ Naomi Brugnatelli on why there’s never been a better time to be an inventor
We caught up with Naomi to find out more about how she got her start in the world of toy and games, her new role at Jazwares and why she feels there’s never been a better time to be an inventor.
Spin Master welcomes back Rich Mazel and promotes Dougal Grimes and Harrie Sivanander as part of Inventor Relations shake-up
“We’re doubling down on innovation, Inventor Relations and new product development, and investing heavily in a future full of new projects and great new toys,” said Ben Dermer, SVP of Creative Development at Spin Master.
Naomi Brugnatelli joins Jazwares as Inventor Relations Manager
“Naomi’s years of dedicated Inventor Relations, passion for innovation and entrepreneurial spirit are the perfect addition to round out our Best in Class team,” said Jazwares’ Michael Rinzler.
USAopoly’s Tony Serebriany on virtual pitches, loving London – and three things inventors should keep in mind…
We speak with Tony Serebriany about virtual pitches, loving London – and three things all inventors should keep in mind…
Spin Master’s David Winter on recognising billion-dollar concepts – and how to pitch to him
David Winter is Director of Inventor Relations at Spin Master. We caught up with David to understand what a billion-dollar idea looks like on paper… And how to pitch him your ideas.
Game on: Inside TinkerTini’s latest innovation for game companies
TinkerTini’s Kate Soanes looks at how a passion for Roller Derby and tabletop games paved the way for the firm’s latest innovation aimed at helping games companies better leverage the inventor community.
Wow! Stuff joins Mojo Pitch 2020
“We are returning to the Mojo Pitch this year as it was so fruitful for us last year,” said Wow! Stuff’s Head of Inventor Relations, Dr. Jim Wyatt.
The right (and wrong) ways to receive inventor pitches
Having both pitched concepts and been pitched to, Kids Brand Insight’s Steve Reece shares his thoughts on what inventor relations execs should remember when receiving pitches.