Alamo Inventors, San Antonio, Texas

Come and learn about inventing and how to take your idea to the next level.
Subscribe to Our Mailing List


IMPORTANT
You MUST re-register for the Zoom meetings, beginning with the July 2026 meeting.
You only need to do this once, unless it needs to change and we mention it here.
The old Zoom meeting won't have anyone there.
Register on Zoom to Receive the Meeting Code by Email


Once a month, we have a meeting with a presentation about something invention related. Sometimes it's the creative part, like how someone came up with an idea. Sometimes it's the legal parts, like protection, patents, trademark, & licensing. Manufacturing comes up a lot, and so does marketing. We always enjoy our speakers, and we always learn from them. Questions are always encouraged, and our speakers share insights you can't get anywhere else. Before the meeting, you can visit with other inventors. New faces are always welcome, and if you have questions about invention or patents or marketing or ... there are usually members who can help guide you.

---

Meeting Date
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The meeting is on Zoom. Register in advance.

6PM CST, usually until 8PM or so. This meeting is online, on Zoom

Speaker:
Josh Piezas

Topic:
ShadowPop, The Concept To Market Story

Josh Piezas, inventor of ShadowPop, will share the journey of taking an idea from a simple concept to an innovative display product designed for collectors and fans. He'll discuss the realities of the inventing process—from developing the original concept and refining the design to overcoming manufacturing, packaging, sourcing, and marketing challenges along the way. Attendees will hear firsthand about both the setbacks and the breakthroughs that helped transform an idea into a growing business.

Josh will also discuss the current initiatives driving ShadowPop's growth, including product line expansion, licensing opportunities, retail and e-commerce strategies, and further, partnerships within the collectibles and fan merchandise industries. He'll share lessons learned about protecting intellectual property, working with manufacturers, building relationships with retailers and licensors, and adapting as new opportunities emerge.

Whether you're just sketching your first invention or looking to grow an existing product business, Josh's presentation will offer practical insights into the entrepreneurial journey, the persistence required to bring a product to market, and the exciting opportunities that come with building a brand in the collectibles industry. Bring your questions—Josh looks forward to an interactive discussion about invention, innovation, and growing a product-based business.

www.shadowpopdisplays.com
Instagram: shadowpopdisplays



Guests are welcome.
----
We Look Forward to Seeing You on Zoom

AI SIG Meeting
On the last Thursday of the month, at 6PM, the Alamo Inventors AI group will meet, exploring the convergence of artificial intelligence, inventing, and entrepreneurship.
aisig.alamoinventors.org




Guests are welcome.

---