
Everything Intellectual Property
My name is David Spears and I am an Intellectual Property attorney who manages patent portfolios for client ranges from start-up companies to multibillion dollar companies around the world. I am also a former college football player for Michigan State University. I am interviewing people who have invested in themselves and Intellectual property, and who then goes on to start a business around their intellectual Property.
Podcasting since 2023 • 88 episodes
Everything Intellectual Property
Latest Episodes
From Broke to Shark Tank: The Card.io Rise
In this interview, Destin George Bell, creator of the groundbreaking app Card.io, talks about building an app that turns running and walking into an exciting team-based turf war game. He discusses the inspiration behind the idea, challenges of ...
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From Bear Coats to Business Success on Shark Tank
In this interview, Giancarlo DiMeo , founder of Wild Coat, talks about turning fun animal-themed ski coats into business success. From the invention of bear coats to Shark Tank negotiations, Carlo shares insights on entrepreneurship, product de...
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DRY IN STRIDE
In this interview, Sara Slettebo discusses how she patented her invention, Dry in Stride, and built a business from the ground up. She talks about navigating challenges like securing a patent, finding the right attorney, and scaling her product...
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How I Scaled a $150K Startup with IP and Innovation
In this interview, Jake Piekarski shares how he scaled his $150K snow removal startup, Snow Scholars, by leveraging intellectual property, innovation, and a unique business model. Jake talks about employing college students, creating flexible j...
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From Low-Income Living to Shark Tank Success 💼
Matt Hall, founder and CEO of TrueFit Customs, discusses how he risked $125K to build a $15M business. He talks about his journey from low-income housing to scaling his revolutionary custom-fit mouthguard company, which now serves NFL and NHL t...
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