Entrepreneurship and 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.
Entrepreneurship and Intellectual Property
IP Wins: How Paddle Smash Scored Big
In this interview of "Investing in IP," David sits down with the inventive mind behind Paddle Smash, Tim Swindle. Discover how Tim's unique blend of drive and ingenuity led to a multimillion-dollar success story, fusing the excitement of paddle sports into a new gaming sensation. From a software startup to a Shark Tank feature, this clip takes you through the twists and turns of transforming intellectual property into a big win. Learn about the patent journey, the strategic decisions that propelled Paddle Smash, and the important role of partnerships in scaling an invention. #Invention #Patent #Investing #SharkTank #PaddleSmash #Entrepreneurship
Tune in to uncover the strategies that can take your idea from concept to commercial triumph, and how embracing the entrepreneur's path could lead to your own IP victory.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction to Tim's Journey
1:17 - Entrepreneurial Beginnings
3:48 - Entrepreneurial Ambitions
9:16 - Co-Founding with Scott
11:39 - Origin of Paddle Smash
12:47 - Meeting Investor Joe Bingum
18:19 - Startup Costs Explained
21:36 - Paddle Smash Explained
23:01 - Decision to Appear on Shark Tank
26:00 - Shark Tank Experience Compared
27:57 - Performance in the Shark Tank
30:53 - Post-Shark Tank Update
34:41 - Expanding Internationally
37:05 - Manufacturing Insights
40:53 - Purchasing Paddle Smash
42:03 - Future Goals for Paddle Smash
43:16 - Staying Updated with Paddle Smash
44:04 - Entrepreneurial Advice from Tim
46:28 - Conclusion and Farewell