The Duo Umbrella

11/16/2025

It’s been a lifelong dream to go on ABC’s Shark Tank! Now the Journey continues with our partners and as we share The Duo with the world!

11/12/2025

We never thought participating in the Invention Convention as a middle schooler would spark and propel this journey into what it is today. We urge you to participate in your schools Invention Convention this year! Go follow the Invention Convention’s Official Insta

07/06/2025

That one time, at the Invention Convention…

06/06/2025

It is going off at the Invention Convention 2025 ! Winners are being announced as we type this. These former winners are having a blast! .wellen

06/06/2025

06/05/2025

Day Two of the Invention Convention. Let’s go!! Today is also pitch day. Best of luck to all those pitching!

06/04/2025

So ironic that our episode aired tonight on . We are in Dearborne, MI the night before at the in Michigan! See you all tomorrow! ☂️

It’s been four years since we

10/30/2024

“ Umbrella” is honored to be recognized among ’s “Best Inventions of 2024.” .wellen and are particularly grateful to the “Dynamic Duo” of CEO Jeff Blauer and Shark for their extraordinary support and partnership. What an exciting way to punctuate this ten-year journey, as we gear up for the next chapter.

And don’t worry, we promise not to use any bad clichés like “we survived the storm” or “we’re feeling right as rain” or “when it rains, it pours” or “we’ve been saving for a rainy day” or “we’ve got you covered.”

06/08/2024

The Invention Convention is as much about the Convention as it is about the Invention. Love this community. Say hello to the 400 national finalists among the brilliant 172,000 student participants across the US. My father, grandfather, and I (.wellen) head home from Dearborn’s brimming with hope and optimism about our future. It was also a treat to reunite with the world-class team at Shark Tank

05/26/2024

Nathaniel Wellen and The Duo Umbrella couldn’t be more excited to be a part of this illustrious panel.

At RTX Invention Convention U.S. Nationals, inventors will have the opportunity to hear about the patent process from fellow young inventors who have recently earned patents on their inventions. This Youth Patent Panel Discussion will be moderated by ICW alum Nathaniel Wellen, who recently secured a deal on ABC's Shark Tank for his patented invention, The Duo Umbrella. We can't wait to hear from these inspiring inventors!

05/22/2024

A beautiful moment in Brussels caught on camera by Aris Setya.

04/27/2024

Umbrella display at Central Square Art Park in Auburn, CA. Photo credit: