🎙️ Imagine solving real-world problems at just 10 years old! In this special episode of the Bold Inventors Show, JD Houvener and co-host Matt Kulseth sit down with the brilliant young inventors of the Suppy Water Bottle, the winning invention of the National Innovation Challenge. These fourth graders didn’t just dream—they built a revolutionary product that keeps classrooms spill-free and pencils handy, proving that age is no barrier to innovation.
👉 What to expect in this episode:
- 🧠 The Power of Youthful Creativity: How Lily and Brynn turned classroom chaos into a brilliant, practical solution.
- 🚀 Behind the Scenes of Inventing: Discover the trials and triumphs of creating the Suppy Water Bottle, from glue mishaps to brilliant design hacks.
- 🌍 Competing on the National Stage: What it takes to shine at the National Innovation Challenge and why their invention caught everyone’s attention.
- 💡 Expert Tips from the Bold Team: JD and Matt share invaluable advice on patents, trademarks, and scaling your product to market.
- 🏗️ The Future of Suppy: How the girls are planning upgrades, new features, and even considering international expansion.
✨ Highlights you can’t miss:
- The creative process behind combining suction technology with a kid-friendly design.
- Role-playing their pitch to grab attention at competitions (and it worked!).
- The bold brand strategy that even impressed an experienced trademark attorney.
- How they tested their product’s strength—with a curious cat as part of the quality assurance team! 🐾
🎧 Whether you’re an inventor, entrepreneur, or simply looking for a dose of inspiration, this episode is a heartwarming reminder that great ideas can come from anyone, anywhere—even fourth graders!
Key Takeaways:
- ✏️ Identify the Problem First: The best innovations solve everyday frustrations.
- 💡 Collaboration is Key: How teamwork and combining ideas made the Suppy Water Bottle a success.
- 🛠️ Iterate to Innovate: Learn how testing, failing, and retrying led to breakthroughs in their design.
- 🌟 Build a Memorable Brand: Why the name “Suppy” is a masterstroke in creative branding.
- 🌍 Dream Big: From a school project to a potential business, their story inspires innovators of all ages.
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Everything discussed on this podcast is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice.
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