This Thursday at SDIF: Funding Your Ideas

March 2013

Greetings!

This month's topic is a favorite of most SDIF members--funding! Our first speaker will be Ron Nash of Dream Job University whose topic will be "Insider tips on how to maximize LinkedIn as a tool for Funding." Ron will speak about the importance of building relationships in the funding process. As he explains, "Most people who don't know us won't just write a check. Relationships are essential in the process. LinkedIn is an amazing tool to research and foster targeted relationships."

Next we welcome Gary Phillips of Xconomy. Gary is the current president of the San Diego Tech Coast Angels, an affiliate of the largest angel investor group in the United States.

Where We Meet

For those of you who haven't been to a meeting for a while, we are now meeting in the Conference Center at AMN Healthcare,12400 High Bluff Drive,San Diego, CA 92130. As always, networking starts at 6:30, and our meeting will begin at 7:00.

SDIF is the place to get solid information on all aspects of inventing as well as make great contacts for both inventors and service providers. Unlike other groups, there are no costly dues or membership requirements, just a desire to learn about the world of inventing and network with like-minded people. As an inventor or a service provider to inventors, you can't miss with SDIF!

SDIF Member News & Opportunities

Create the Future Design Contest

Entries are now being accepted for the 2013 "Create the Future" Design Contest, sponsored by COMSOL, SAE International, and Tech Briefs Media. The 11th annual contest will recognize outstanding innovations in product design worldwide, awarding a Grand Prize of $20,000 USD. There is no cost to enter. Visit www.createthefuturecontest.com to get started.

Entries can be submitted by individuals and/or teams in seven categories:
* Consumer Products
* Electronics
* Machinery & Equipment
* Medical
* Safety and Security
* Sustainable Technologies
* Transportation (including Automotive)

Deadline is July 1, 2013.

Attention Education Entrepreneurs

The Gates Foundation is offering grants for literary course ware development. Time is short, so hurry if this is a fit for you. Learn more...

Saving American Manufacturing

Michele Michele Nash-Hoff, author of Can American Manufacturing Be Saved? Why We Should and How We Can writes a monthly blog in which she discusses solutions to stop the drain of jobs from the U.S. Read Michele's blog...

The Inventor's Mentor

Can you patent inventions made by the ancients long long ago and recorded in a dead language? Or inventions that you have seen used by an isolated people on a small island on the other side of the world? Find out in the March issue of "The Inventor's Mentor" by George Levy.

For lots more great information on patents, check out the archived copies of George's newsletters at his website Patents and Ventures.

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Hoping to see you on Thursday!

Adrian Pelkus Have an inventive day,

Adrian

Adrian Pelkus, Chairman
San Diego Inventors Forum

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