Inventors and inventions are all around us, proving that we all have the power in our minds and hands to shape the world. However, even the most accomplished makers and creators often hesitate to identify as "inventors." PATHWAYS TO INVENTION explores the workshops, garages, laboratories and offices of accomplished inventors in the fields of materials, software, hardware, biotech and agriculture to understand the tools and traits of both successful invention and entrepreneurship. Invention is more accessible now than ever through low-cost electronics, rapid prototyping, and inexpensive global communication and collaboration. PATHWAYS TO INVENTION follows 12 different award-winning early to mid-career inventors to understand what makes them tick and to answer the question: "Are inventors born or are they made?"