About Fromm Works

Fromm Works is a father and daughter team. Company Founder Wayne Fromm has invented over 50 commercially successful products including the Quik Pod, the world's first handheld telescopic monopod/tripod he invented in 2004, and "Disney's Beauty and the Beast Magic Talking Mirror invented in 1990".


Wayne's daughter Sage Fromm grew up in the inventing industry and now co-creates new products and is part of all aspects of the Quik Pod the original selfie stick.


Wayne speaks at a number of colleges and universities, including participant for four years at the MIT Endicott campus Birthing of Giants program sponsored by INC Magazine and the Young Entrepreneur's Organization.


Fromm's business enterprises and associations have been reported in the media including Entrepreneur Magazine, Inventor's Digest, Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, Investor's Daily News, CNN, Business Week, Toronto Star, Financial Post, Globe and Mail, New York Post and CTV Biography. Fromm has licensed to many global companies including Nestle Foods, Crayola and the Walt Disney Company. Wayne was mentored by the late Jack L. Kamin, co-founder of the multi-billion dollar company Cadillac-Fairview.


Wayne Fromm is a successful inventor and entrepreneur with patents in the U.S. and other countries to his credit. Included among his creations are other hits including Disney’s Aladdin Magic Lamp”, “Crayola’s Colour and Show Projector”, “Saban’s Power Ranger Room Defender” and “Nestle’s Nesquik Magic Milkshake Maker”. His company co-marketed the successful toy, “Crazy Bones” a popular collectible that was featured as a McDonald’s Happy Meal.


Sage Fromm grew up in the business and has completed an Honors Degree in Psychology on her way to a PhD. Fromm Works Inc. proudly supports various non-profit organizations including the Starlight Children’s Foundation. Sage is charged with social media marketing, customer service, promotions and web development.



Posts & Videos with Wayne Fromm


National News- Wayne Fromm 2017

Inventor Wayne Fromm - Global News

National News- Wayne Fromm 2015

Selfie Stick Inventors Maclean’s Magazine 2015

Quik Pod 2009 New York Times

Quik Pod 2007 Washington Post

Quik Pod 2007 New York Times David Pogue

QVC 11-02-07

Quik Pod 2006 Cali Lewis

Crazy Bones interview with Wayne Fromm January 31, 1999

Fromm invented the toy Disney’s Beauty and the Beast MagicTalking Mirror 1990

Rush Music Video Subdivisions filmed at Video Invasion created by Wayne Fromm

Wayne Fromm operates the Centre Theater in Toronto, Canada 1975-1977

CBC's Dragon's Den: Season 7: Quik Pod Selfie Stick

CBC's Dragon's Den: Season 12: Selfie Stick-It

A&E History Channel Feature: Quik Pod

Maclean's Magazine: Q&A: The selfie stick's unsung Canadian inventor

Inc. Magazine Feature: This Entrepreneur Invented the Original 'Selfie Stick' Years Before the iPhone

Time Magazine: The 20 Tech Accessories Everybody Should Have

USA Today: Supersize your smartphone with these 10 accessories

The Wall Street Journal: Entrepreneurs Bemoan Counterfeit Goods

The Wall Street Journal: The Best Selfie Sticks: Look Ridiculous, Shoot Great

MTV: The Inventor Of The Selfie Stick Explains Why He Supports Music Fest Bans

The New York Times: If Your Arm Were Longer, That Self-Portrait Could Include the Scenery

BBC: How the selfie stick was invented twice

Peta Pixel: An Interview with Selfie Stick Inventor Wayne Fromm

CTV News: Meet Wayne Fromm, Canadian inventor of the 'selfie stick'

CBC Feature: Quik Pod - Update

Quik Pod is featured in Europe at a Science Museum display on Photography!

Selfie Stickin' It to the Dragon's

The Quik Pod SPORT rated #1 selfie stick by Time Magazine

Time Magazine: The creator of the selfie stick brings us his newest Gadget!

The Canadian inventor of the selfie stick has a new gadget coming with a fresh strategy

What comes after the selfie stick?

Qriket Live: Sage Fromm ; Selfie Stick-It

Qriket Live: Selfie Stick-It, Product of the Day

Inventions Insider: Insider Pick: Selfie Stick-It

Financial Post: QuickPod inventor needs to start commercializing, dragon Dickinson says

Herald Tribune: Snap your own mug with handheld tripod

Huffington Post: The Original Selfie Stick Is Older And Weirder Than You Think

Inside Edition: Selfie Sticks Are More Dangerous Than You Think

The Washington Post: IT CAME IN THE MAIL

NBC New York: Churchill Downs Bans Selfie Sticks at Kentucky Der

Fox New: Quik Pod

Oprah's O List 2008: Quik Pod

MSNBC: Quik Pod on MSNBC The Most with Cali Lewis

Men's Fitness: GoPro HERO3 Review: the Adventure-Man’s Favorite Toy

Shutterbug: Covering The Photo Beat; Lens Adapters, Camera Bags, And The Triolet

The Star: Selfie stick culture wars heat up with bans

The Telegraph India: Selfie sticks have come ‘Fromm’ him!

Wired: The Cutthroat Race to Build the Ultimate Selfie Stick

Wikipedia: selfie stick

Wikipedia: selfie stick

Wikipedia: Wayne Fromm

LinkedIn: Wayne Fromm

LinkedIn: Sage Fromm

Selfie Stick-It site

Selfie Stick-It Demo

Quik Pod site

Quik Pod Blog

WifiHifi Magazine captures new Selfie Stick-It

Move Over Selfie Stick, the 'Selfie Stick It' is Here!

The selfie stick is so over: this is how we're filming ourselves hands-free now

New gadgets for your home

Steve Greenberg with the latest home tech gadgets

Selfie Stick-It Is the Least Obnoxious Way to Take Self Portraits With Your Phone

Unique Smartphone Gift under $20 with a 5 Star Review from Santa

Why Moms Need To Start Including Themselves In Family Photos