Our Team
DAVID FEDEWA
FOUNDER
David is the founder of Invent Tribe and a seasoned expert in invention licensing with over a decade of experience helping inventors bring products to market.
He has been directly involved in 200+ licensing deals, has guided inventors through multi-million dollar agreements across a wide range of industries, and has had his own licensed products featured in Time Magazine, The Chive, and CNET’s Father’s Day Product of the Year list.
David’s strength lies in simplifying the licensing process — breaking it down into clear, actionable steps that help inventors move forward with confidence.
At Invent Tribe, his focus is on one thing: helping inventors take consistent action and get their ideas in front of the right companies.
IAN NAVIN
LICENSING COACH & PARTNER
Ian brings a strong foundation in engineering, product development, manufacturing methods, and hands-on prototyping to the Invent Tribe team.
He holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and brings over a decade of experience in aerospace, space exploration, and advanced manufacturing. His work includes developing hardware for applications supporting NASA, SpaceX, and Boeing — giving him a deep understanding of what it takes to turn complex ideas into real, functional products.
His role at Invent Tribe is to help inventors bridge the gap between concept and reality, so their ideas aren’t just interesting, but clear, functional, and ready to be evaluated by companies.
Ian helps ensure your idea doesn’t just stay an idea — it becomes something real.
CARLA ALCANTARA
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Carla leads creative execution at Invent Tribe, specializing in transforming ideas into professional, compelling visual assets.
With a background in graphic design and digital content, she focuses on:
- Sell sheet design
- Product visuals and branding
- Social media and content strategy
Carla’s work helps inventors present their ideas clearly and confidently, making sure their products not only make sense, but stand out and get noticed.
She turns early-stage concepts into polished presentations that companies take seriously.