In this special episode, Mark Alyn joins host John Cronin in an interview format, discussing John’s background and what lead to his career as an inventor, starting from childhood to becoming the top inventor at IBM to founding ipCapital Group. John and Mark break down the process of invention, which starts with a problem that needs to be solved by a creative idea. Eventually, with the right tools, that creative idea can become an invention, and that invention can become a patent. This episode is great for anyone who wants an overview of how the creative process can lead to innovations in technology and business.