For more than twenty-five years, Edward Ayres has worked alongside independent inventors as they navigate the path from an initial idea to the marketplace. He has seen promising ideas become successful products and watched inventors push through rejection, setbacks, and uncertainty. Just as importantly, he has seen the smart decisions, missed opportunities, and sometimes very expensive mistakes that can determine whether an invention moves forward or stalls.

As CEO and Co-Founder of Inventor Process, Inc., Ayres has spent his career in the trenches with inventors. He has helped people take their ideas and turn them into products companies could understand, evaluate, and bring to market. That work has given him a front-row seat to what actually moves an invention forward, what gets in the way, and where inventors often spend time and money they did not need to.

In 2026, Ayres hosted The Inventors Corner at The Inspired Home Show®, North America’s largest home and housewares tradeshow. He worked directly with exhibiting inventors and connected them with industry decision-makers, including brands, retail buyers, and members of the media.

Throughout his career, Ayres has helped inventors pursue licensing agreements, retail placement, and national exposure. Recent client licensing successes include FlipFix, ExtendZ Wrench, and Platinum Rod Holder, along with established consumer favorites like FLKR Lighter Sleeve and Kicker Door Wedge. His experience has made him a frequent speaker and resource for inventor organizations and media outlets looking for practical, real-world insight into product commercialization.