How to Get Your Invention to Market with Keith Nothacker, Kirk Porter, Matt Grell and Ken Tarlow

Do you have an idea that you think would make a great invention, product or service that you have dreamed about but never acted upon? It's not as hard or expensive as you think!  Most inventions come from people like you who have a "Eureka!" moment and "Voila!" you have products like Velcro, The Slinky, and eBay.

But let's face it. It's not enough to have a great idea for an invention. You've got to know how to build it, protect it and sell it. But where do you start? Where can you find venture capital? How can you make sure that you, not somebody else, get rich from your idea?

It's time you learned from successful and seasoned inventors -- and we've got a couple of them for you. They'll teach you how to think it up, make a prototype, finance it, package it, test it, and market it.

Don't just dream about raking in a million bucks with your invention. Burt, who has been there and done it will help you turn your ideas into a reality and hopefully millions! You'll learn:

Our panel of experts include:




Keith Nothacker Keith Nothacker

Keith Nothacker is the President and Founder of KHN Solutions, the leading manufacturer of personal-use handheld breathalyzers.  KHN Solutions was the first company ever to receive FDA clearance to sell breathalyzers for over-the-counter consumer use, and the company has twice appeared on Inc magazine's 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list.  In 2008, Keith was named by Inc as one of the top 30 entrepreneurs under the age of 30.  Keith is widely regarded as an expert in the personal alcohol testing industry and has been quoted on the front page of the USA Today and appeared on Dateline NBC.  Keith graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania, earning a B.A. in Economics with Distinction.

Kirk Porter Kirk Porter

Kirk Porter is the driving force behind the FaceTrainerT by no!no! Raised in rural Iowa, Kirk's life has focused on physical fitness, becoming a NASM certified personal trainer. After graduating with a double major in Finance and Marketing, he decided to combine his passion for fitness with business, which he hoped will allow him to offer his total fitness vision to a bigger crowd. Over the years, he developed a philosophy of positive projection, helping his clients to 'look forward and concentrate on what they would like to achieve'.

From Kirk's perspective, the traditional total body work out wasn't complete. Our most prominent muscles, the muscles of our face, were being ignored. Kirk combined the solid principals of resistance training to facial exercise and developed the FaceTrainer by no!no! which has now been introduced to the world via HSN.  Thanks to Kirk's FaceTrainerT it turns simple facial movements into a total resistance training workout. Clinical studies have shown that a 10-minute daily routine over 30 days will result in 71% reduction in sagging, 42% reduction in wrinkles, and a noticeable improvement in skin tone and color.

Matt Grell Matt Grell

Matt is a founding partner of Balser & Grell and brings a unique background and 15 years of IP experience to the firm.  Mat currently concentrates his practice in patent drafting and prosecution and business contract drafting and negotiation.  Prior to founding the firm, Mat was a patent attorney at Myers & Kaplan, an IP boutique in Atlanta, GA.  From 2000-2004, Mat was VP & General Counsel for Movaz Networks, Inc.  His primary responsibilities included duties as a member of the executive team, including detailed experience with formation, raising $150M in capital, business contracts, intellectual property, HR/employment, corporate policy, M&A due diligence, dispute resolution, sales and business development, engineering & product management legal support, supply management and export compliance.

Ken Tarlow President of Tarlow Design LLC. Ken Tarlow

Ken Tarlow is the president of Tarlow Design LLC, a full service product development company in the San Francisco area. With 35 years experience in all phases of consumer product design, Tarlow has developed over 400 products worth over 1 billion dollars in retail sales. Ken has developed products for individual entrepreneurs as well as for major corporations including Matel, Ronco, Casblanca Fan Company and Sharper Image.  As an inventor and co-inventor, Tarlow has been awarded more than 80 US patents. He is the author of "Mind to Money", a guide on how to take your product idea from concept to store shelf.  Ken will be able to answer all your questions about the product development process in a down to earth way to help you make money from your great new product idea.