Greg Micek is a nationally recognized inventor advocate, entrepreneur, and founder of the Houston Inventors Association (HIA) and Young Inventors Showcase (YIS). For over 40 years, he has championed innovation, empowering inventors through education and public service. As the force behind YIS, Greg is leading a global rollout of an 8-week curriculum that trains educators to inspire young minds to invent and develop market-ready solutions. His achievements include launching 13 six-figure crowdfunding campaigns through the “Innovation Pod” initiative and growing HIA into the largest local inventors’ organization in the U.S.

A non-practicing attorney and business “architect,” Greg has dedicated his career to bridging gaps in innovation and advocating for inventor rights. He has led initiatives blending public safety and economic empowerment, earning recognition as a “Houston Hero” in the Houston Chronicle. His fight against Big Tech in a $12 million patent battle underscores his commitment to independent inventors, while his work with US Inventor drives systemic change. Through resilience and vision, Greg continues to shape the future of invention and entrepreneurship.