We just got back from the Yankee Invention Expo in Waterbury, CT. Want proof? Go see pictures from the Yankee Invention Expo.

What were our thoughts on the event?
First off, it was bigger than I expected. I was expecting 50 exhibitors, when it turned out there were 80+ inventors, service providers. They expected 1000 attendees.
Second, it was a great networking event for inventors. Not only was the other startup company I co-founded, InventWise, there, but so were some very successful inventors, Inventors Digest, several board members from the United Inventors Association, and plenty of positive energy!
Third, the Tonight Show with Jay Leno was there filming wacky inventions. I tried to audition but the guy said that the FCC prohibited filming about web sites. Oh well, worth a try. I’ll see if I can get Jay to start using our site to get some wacky inventors.
Fourth, the booths are much cheaper than Inpex, about 75% less! However the Yankee turnout is about 50% less, so maybe that’s why.

What would make the show better?
First, it would have been nice to have more retailers, manufacturers, and businesses there. From what I noticed, there were lots more manufacturers at the Inpex show.
Second, although some of the public did come in and check out all the neat stuff, I felt that more of the public should have come.

So that’s my synopsis on the show. Overall it was a very good event and we were happy to be a part of it.

Bryan Daigle