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Welcome to another episode of Awarepreneurs with your host, Paul Zelizer. In today's special solo episode, Paul dives into three critical topics that will shape the landscape for social entrepreneurs and climate tech founders as we head into 2025. We'll explore the game-changing $58 billion New Mexico Permanent Fund and its impact on the state's thriving start-up ecosystem, the anticipated headwinds and challenges for impact-driven businesses in the coming year, and the importance of embracing the season of winter to rest and resource ourselves. Tune in as Paul shares insights, strategies, and personal experiences to help you navigate these transformative times and prepare for a successful year ahead. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review to help more people discover the path to positive impact through values-based business. This episode is sponsored by the coaching company of the host, Paul Zelizer. Consider a Strategy Session if you can use support growing your impact business. Resources mentioned in this episode include: New Mexico's Climate Solutions Venture Fund NMClimate Meetup newsletter Steve Sponseller's website (co-leader of NMClimate) Rep. Andrea Romero's bio Wintering book Paul's Strategy Sessions Pitch an Awarepreneurs episode

On this episode, I talk about the importance of performing an assessment of your systems for identifying and protecting the most valuable inventions created in your organization.  I discuss a 5-step approach to assess your current systems and procedures.  I also talk about how to develop a plan to improve those systems and procedures over the next 12 months. Listen to this episode so you understand how to perform an invention assessment in your business. “I recommend performing an invention assessment at least once a year.” – Steve Sponseller Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - How to evaluate your current systems for identifying inventions - Criteria for evaluating the value of an invention to your company - Identifying critical patent filing deadlines - Developing a 12-month plan to identify and protect your most valuable inventions Questions? If you want my help with an Invention Assessment or have any questions about identifying and protecting your critical inventions, schedule a free call with me at https://stevesponseller.com/call Thanks for listening! Be sure to get your free copy of my latest book, Cracking the Patent Code, and discover my proven system for identifying and protecting your most valuable inventions. Get the book at https://stevesponseller.com/book.

In this episode, I talk about the importance of identifying all inventions created throughout your company.  Identifying every invention created by your team is more complicated than simply asking, “What have you invented lately?” Invention identification is critical because you can't protect an invention if you don't identify it in the first place. Listen to this episode so you understand how to identify every invention created by your team. “Solutions to difficult problems are a great place to look for inventions.” – Steve Sponseller Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - Discovering hidden inventions with Invention Mining - Why many people fail to identify inventions - The importance (and value) of incremental inventions - A simple approach for capturing invention details - Be proactive and make inventing fun Questions? If you have any questions about identifying your critical inventions, contact me to schedule a complimentary strategy call at:  https://stevesponseller.com/call Thanks for listening! Be sure to get your free copy of my latest book, Cracking the Patent Code, and discover my proven system for identifying and protecting your most valuable inventions. Get the book at https://stevesponseller.com/book.

This is a special episode of the podcast – I'm celebrating the 3rd birthday of Tech Leader Talk. I'm also sharing my thoughts about a great mentor and friend, Dan Miller, who passed away recently. So, this episode is bittersweet:  celebrating a milestone for the podcast and grieving the loss of an important person in my life. It's important to talk about Dan Miller when discussing the podcast's birthday because Dan was one of my biggest supporters and encouraged me to launch the Tech Leader Talk podcast.  Without Dan's encouragement, I don't know if the podcast would have launched. Today I share some of the things I learned from Dan Miller and lessons that everyone can benefit from. I enjoyed racing Porsche 911s with Dan, valuable one-on-one conversations, reading his many books, and listening to most of his 950+ podcast episodes (48 Days to the Work you Love podcast) during 17 years. Dan was special. I encourage you to listen to this episode and pick up one or two tips that will help keep Dan's legacy alive. Dan's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/48-days-to-the-work-you-love-internet-radio-show/id178145160 Dan's Books (my three favorites): 48 Days to the Work and Life you Love:  https://www.amazon.com/48-Days-Work-You-Love/dp/1642799785 An Understanding Heart:  https://www.48days.com/product/an-understanding-heart No More Dreaded Mondays:  https://www.amazon.com/No-More-Dreaded-Mondays-Revolutionary/dp/0307588777 Thanks for listening!

In this solo episode, I talk about patent filing deadlines that are important to tech companies and inventors. There are three important activities that automatically trigger a 12-month deadline in the United States for filing a patent application to protect your invention. In most situations, if you miss this deadline, you forfeit the ability to protect the invention. This often means your competitors can freely use that invention in their products because you can't protect it with a patent. Unfortunately, many business leaders are unaware of this deadline and inadvertently lose patent rights to their inventions. Too often, I've had to tell company leaders, “It's too late to protect your invention.” Listen to this episode so you understand the deadlines and make an informed business decision before forfeiting your patent rights. Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: The three activities that trigger a 12-month patent filing deadline in the United States: - Public disclosure of the invention - Sale of a product that contains the invention - An offer to sell a product that contains the invention Solution: - Identify all of the three triggering activities. - If the invention is valuable to your business, file a patent application BEFORE the 12 month deadline. Questions? If you have any questions about these deadlines, contact me to schedule a Free Introductory Call so you don't forfeit any critical patent rights.  Schedule a call at:  https://stevesponseller.com/call Contact me via email:  Steve@SteveSponseller.com Thanks for listening! Be sure to get your free copy of my latest book, Cracking the Patent Code, and discover my proven system for identifying and protecting your most valuable inventions. Get the book at https://stevesponseller.com/book.

Do you have a patent strategy for 2024 that protects your team's valuable inventions that provide a competitive advantage, attract investors, and increase company valuation? On today's episode, I'm going to share 7 activities to help you create a 2024 patent strategy for your organization.  You don't need to include all 7 activities in your patent strategy.  I suggest you consider selecting 2 or 3 activities that are most important to your company for the coming year. 1.     Review Your Current Patent Portfolio 2.     Identify Upcoming Patent Filing Deadlines 3.     Train Your Team to Identify All Inventions 4.     Schedule Invention Mining Sessions for Projects Approaching Completion 5.     Review (or Create) Your Invention Evaluation Process 6.     Consider an Invention Contest 7.     Map Out Your Patent Strategy for 2024 For more than 25 years, my team and I have worked with the world's leading technology companies to build high-value patent portfolios.  If you want to discuss your patent strategy for 2024, I'm happy to help you map out a plan.  Contact me to schedule a complimentary call. Email me at:  steve@stevesponseller.com                                                   Or, schedule a call at:  https://stevesponseller.com/call  

Are you protecting your Research and Development investment of time, money, and effort?  That's the topic of today's episode. If you're like many technology companies, your team creates valuable inventions that provide a competitive advantage, attract investors, and increase company valuation. You can protect those R&D activities by building a patent portfolio that protects your critical inventions. Patents protect the inventions produced by your R&D activities. A well-designed patent portfolio is a carefully chosen collection of patent assets that support your business goals and objectives. Failing to protect your most valuable inventions with a patent portfolio means that your R&D team is working for your competitors. Without patent protection for your critical inventions, your competitors are free to use your inventions to compete against you without having to invest any time, money, or resources. Don't let this happen to your tech company. Use this 3-Step Strategy to build or expand your valuable patent portfolio: 1. Identify all of your company's inventions 2. Evaluate and prioritize your inventions using evaluation criteria related to company goals 3. Protect the most valuable inventions to continue strengthening your patent portfolio “By carefully evaluating your inventions with respect to your company goals and objectives, you are designing a valuable patent portfolio that protects your critical assets.” – Steve Sponseller Questions? If you have any questions about designing a valuable patent portfolio, I would be happy to talk with you.  Contact me via email:  Steve@SteveSponseller.com Or schedule a complimentary call with me at:  https://calendly.com/steve-sponseller/20 Download my free white paper, InventLock™ Protection Guide for Tech Startups, at: https://stevesponseller.com/guide

Do you have a strategy for identifying and protecting your company's most valuable inventions? That's what I'm discussing on this episode.  Patent attorneys are important to help prepare patent applications.  But without an appropriate Patent Strategy, you may be missing out on your most important inventions. A patent strategist works with teams in technology companies to identify, prioritize, and protect the company's highest value inventions.  An experienced patent strategist also monitors the growth of your patent portfolio to ensure that is provides maximum value to the company and supports the company's goals. A well-designed patent strategy can: 1. Provide a Competitive Advantage 2. Attract Investors 3. Retain/Attract Key Employees 4. Offer Peace of Mind 5. Increase Company Valuation These are important benefits that protect your company's R&D investment of time and money while also strengthening your team and competitive edge. Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - The importance of a Patent Strategist to tech companies - A common mistake when thinking about patent applications - 3-step system (Identify – Evaluate – Protect) to build a valuable patent portfolio - Patent Strategy Success Study “Although a patent attorney is important to your business, you also need a patent strategist.” – Steve Sponseller Questions? If you have any questions about designing a patent strategy that builds a valuable patent portfolio, I would be happy to talk with you.  Contact me via email:  Steve@SteveSponseller.com Or schedule a complimentary call with me at:  https://calendly.com/steve-sponseller/20 Download my free white paper, InventLock™ Protection Guide for Tech Startups, at: https://stevesponseller.com/guide

I'm frequently asked why I wrote my first book.  Today, I'm answering that question. On this episode, I am being interviewed about my first book, Cracking the Patent Code.  My friend Mike Wolpert is leading the interview as we discuss the book and details of my 3-step system that identifies and protects a tech company's most valuable inventions. During the interview, I share my experience as a patent attorney working with hundreds of technology companies and more than 1000 inventors. “You must protect your inventions just like you protect other critical business assets.” – Steve Sponseller Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - The most common mistake tech companies make regarding their inventions - My solution to avoid this mistake - Why I wrote the book Cracking the Patent Code - Details regarding my 3-step system to identify and protect your most valuable inventions - Important benefits of following my 3-step system Mentioned Resources: Cracking the Patent Code book - https://www.amazon.com/Cracking-Patent-Code-Competitive-Inventions/dp/B08HQ92X1D Connect with Steve: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevesponseller/ Website:  https://stevesponseller.com Thanks for listening! You can get a free PDF copy of my book, Cracking the Patent Code, and discover my proven system for identifying and protecting your most valuable inventions. Get the book at https://stevesponseller.com/book.

Are you protecting your company's critical inventions that create a competitive advantage, attract investors, and increase valuation?     This interview is part of the Space Tech Innovation event where Space Tech Leaders share the latest trends and key insights to grow any tech company.  The event is Free – you can register at https://SpaceTechInnovation.com to see all the videos, edited transcripts, and an executive summary of each interview. Today's interview is going to be different.  I've turned the tables and I am the person being interviewed.  Shelli Brunswick (a previous guest on the podcast) has generously agreed to interview me today.  Shelli is the Chief Operating Officer of Space Foundation and a fantastic interviewer for her own podcast. Today, I will be talking with Shelli about my insights from interviewing eight space tech leaders as part of the Space Tech Innovation event.  I've been working with tech companies for more than 25 years, but I still discovered new things from my discussions with the space tech leaders. I will also be sharing my own knowledge and experience about how tech companies (space tech and non-space tech) can protect their most valuable inventions to create patent portfolios that provide a competitive advantage, attract investors, and increase company valuation. I think you will enjoy this conversation with me and get some valuable tips and insights that can help you in your own business activities. “Two of the biggest mistakes I see space tech companies make regarding their inventions are 1) not having a system to identify all inventions created by their team, and 2) not understanding patent filing deadlines.” – Steve Sponseller (President and Patent Strategist at Innovation Strategies, Inc.) Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - Why space tech companies must protect their inventions - Insights from talking with eight space tech experts for the Space Tech Innovation event - Biggest mistakes about protecting inventions - The motivation behind Steve's book, Cracking the Patent Code - Why collaboration among space tech companies is critical Resources: Space Tech White Paper:  https://stevesponseller.com/spacetech/ Steve's book, Cracking the Patent Code:  https://stevesponseller.com/book Connect with Steve Sponseller: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevesponseller/ Website:  https://stevesponseller.com Thanks for listening! Be sure to get your free copy of Steve's latest book, Cracking the Patent Code, and discover his proven system for identifying and protecting your most valuable inventions. Get the book at https://stevesponseller.com/book.

It's no secret that space companies need to think about patents. But how important is patent planning? On this edition of The Ex Terra Podcast, Tom Patton talks with Patent Attorney Steve Sponseller, the author of "Cracking the Patent Code". "The worst thing you can do is just not have a plan, and kind of randomly file a few patent applications on mediocre inventions." Patent Attorney Steve Sponseller. Space technology companies invest considerable time and resources creating new systems. Those new systems often include valuable inventions that solve new problems faced by devices that are launching and operating in space. It's important for your company to protect its investment of time and resources by considering patent protection for your most valuable inventions. Obtaining patent protection can be a unique challenge for space companies given the pace at which the technology changes. Sponseller says that proper patent planning can give companies a clear roadmap to which inventions most need the protection of a patent. Sponseller has boiled down the process into three steps: Identify all inventions developed by your team. Evaluate the identified inventions based on criteria that's unique to your company. Protect the highest value inventions to build a strong portfolio of patents. "The worst thing you can do is just not have a plan, and kind of randomly file a few patent applications on mediocre inventions." Sponseller said. "Cracking the Patent Code" is available from Sponseller's website or from Amazon or as a free PDF download here. He is also the host of the podcast "Tech Leader Talk", which is available on most popular podcasting platforms, and hosts the Space Tech Innovation interview series. How does what happens in space affect your everyday life? The Ex Terra podcast is dedicated to introducing you to many of the interesting people involved in the commercial space industry, and taking you behind the scenes with many of the companies making significant contributions to the new space economy. The podcast is available on Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Breaker, Overcast, Pocketcasts and Radio Public.

It's hard to believe that there's less than two months left in 2022.  That means 2023 is just around the corner. Since the new year is approaching fast, on this episode I talk about three things you can do now to be sure your Patent Strategy is off to a good start in 2023. The three things I recommend are: Check for patent filing deadlines. Educate your team regarding how to identify inventions AND encourage them to submit their ideas. Create a group of people to evaluate the inventions submitted by your team. I discuss all three of these activities in today's episode. If you're ready to start building (or expanding) your patent portfolio in 2023, now is a great time to get started. “There are three activities that automatically trigger a 12-month patent filing deadline in the United States.” – Steve Sponseller Questions? If you have any questions about building a strong portfolio of patents, contact me to schedule a Free Introductory Call so I can help you with your next steps.   Contact me via email:  Steve@SteveSponseller.com Or visit my website:  https://www.SteveSponseller.com Download my free white paper, InventLock™ Protection Guide for Tech Startups, at: https://stevesponseller.com/guide Thanks for listening! Be sure to get your free copy of my latest book, Cracking the Patent Code, and discover my proven system for identifying and protecting your most valuable inventions. Get the book at https://stevesponseller.com/book.

Today we have a special episode with Steve Sponseller, host of the Tech Leader Talk Podcast interviewing Joel Beasley. Tune in to hear about how Joel learned to code while recovering from a car accident, top lessons Joel has learned from interviewing hundreds of executives, and how the Modern CTO team has started producing podcasts for other companies.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  Check out the Tech Leader Talk Podcast now at https://stevesponseller.com/blog-page/

In this solo episode, I discuss the importance of building a portfolio of patents that provides strong protection, a competitive advantage, and increases your company's valuation. This episode covers Step 3 of my 3-step system to identify and protect your most valuable inventions (described in my book, Cracking the Patent Code): Step 1: Identify All Inventions Step 2: Evaluate and Prioritize Inventions Step 3: Protect the Right Inventions Listen to this episode so you understand how to build a valuable portfolio of patents that provide broad protection for your business. “Create ‘future inventions' based on today's industry trends and technology trends.” – Steve Sponseller Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast, I discuss the four categories of patents you want to include in your patent portfolio: - Core Technology - Critical Must-Have Features - Future Inventions - Defensive Patents Questions? If you have any questions about building a strong portfolio of patents, contact me to schedule a Free Introductory Call so I can help you with your next steps. Contact me via email: Steve@SteveSponseller.com Or visit my website: https://www.SteveSponseller.com Thanks for listening! Be sure to get your free copy of my latest book, Cracking the Patent Code, and discover my proven system for identifying and protecting your most valuable inventions. Get the book at https://stevesponseller.com/book.

In this solo episode, I discuss the importance of evaluating inventions created throughout your organization. Some inventions are not worth protecting. To avoid patenting inventions with minimal value, it's important to evaluate each invention based on the needs of your organization. This episode covers Step 2 of my 3-step system to identify and protect your most valuable inventions (described in my book, Cracking the Patent Code): Step 1: Identify All Inventions Step 2: Evaluate and Prioritize Inventions Step 3: Protect the Right Inventions Listen to this episode so you understand how to properly evaluate all of the inventions created by your team. “You can't afford to protect every invention, so you must evaluate and prioritize.” – Steve Sponseller Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - How to identify inventions worth protecting - Defining evaluation criteria that's unique to your company - Prioritizing inventions based on your evaluation criteria - How to create a diverse invention evaluation committee - Identifying inventions with high ROI (return on investment) Questions? If you have any questions about evaluating and prioritizing your critical inventions, contact me to schedule a Free Introductory Call so an important invention doesn't fall through the cracks. Contact me via email: Steve@SteveSponseller.com Or visit my website: https://www.SteveSponseller.com Thanks for listening! Be sure to get your free copy of my latest book, Cracking the Patent Code, and discover my proven system for identifying and protecting your most valuable inventions. Get the book at https://stevesponseller.com/book.

In this solo episode, I talk about the importance of performing an assessment of your systems for identifying and protecting the most valuable inventions created in your organization. I discuss a 5-step approach to assess your current systems and procedures. I also talk about how to develop a plan to improve those systems and procedures over the next 12 months. Listen to this episode so you understand how to perform an invention assessment in your business. “I recommend performing an invention assessment at least once a year.” – Steve Sponseller Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - How to evaluate your current systems for identifying inventions - Criteria for evaluating the value of an invention to your company - Identifying critical patent filing deadlines - Developing a 12-month plan to identify and protect your most valuable inventions Questions? If you want my help with an Invention Assessment or have any questions about identifying and protecting your critical inventions, contact me to schedule a Free Introductory Call. Contact me via email: Steve@SteveSponseller.com Or visit my website: https://www.SteveSponseller.com Thanks for listening! Be sure to get your free copy of my latest book, Cracking the Patent Code, and discover my proven system for identifying and protecting your most valuable inventions. Get the book at https://stevesponseller.com/book.

In this solo episode, I talk about the importance of identifying all inventions created throughout your organization. Identifying every invention created by your team is more complicated than simply asking, “What have you invented lately?” Invention identification is critical because you can't protect an invention if you don't first identify it. Listen to this episode so you understand how to identify every invention created by your team. “Solutions to difficult problems are a great place to look for inventions.” – Steve Sponseller Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - Why many people fail to identify inventions - The importance (and value) of incremental inventions - Discovering hidden inventions with Invention Mining - A simple approach for capturing invention details - Be proactive and make inventing fun   Questions? If you have any questions about identifying your critical inventions, contact me to schedule a Free Introductory Call so an important invention doesn't fall through the cracks. Contact me via email: Steve@SteveSponseller.com Or visit my website: https://www.SteveSponseller.com Thanks for listening! Be sure to get your free copy of my latest book, Cracking the Patent Code, and discover my proven system for identifying and protecting your most valuable inventions. Get the book at https://stevesponseller.com/book.

In this solo episode, I talk about patent filing deadlines that are important to tech companies and inventors. There are three important activities that automatically trigger a 12-month deadline in the United States for filing a patent application to protect your invention. In most situations, if you miss this deadline, you forfeit the ability to protect the invention. This often means your competitors can freely use that invention in their products because you can't protect it with a patent. Unfortunately, many business leaders are unaware of this deadline and inadvertently lose patent rights to their inventions. Too often, I've had to tell company leaders, “It's too late to protect your invention.” Listen to this episode so you understand the deadlines and make an informed business decision before forfeiting your patent rights. Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: The three activities that trigger a 12-month patent filing deadline: - Public disclosure of the invention - Sale of a product that contains the invention - An offer to sell a product that contains the invention   Solution: - Identify all of the three triggering activities. - If the invention is valuable to your business, file a patent application BEFORE the 12 month deadline.   Questions? If you have any questions about these deadlines, contact me to schedule a Free Introductory Call so you don't forfeit any critical patent rights. Contact me via email: Steve@SteveSponseller.com Or visit my website: https://www.SteveSponseller.com Thanks for listening! Be sure to get your free copy of my latest book, Cracking the Patent Code, and discover my proven system for identifying and protecting your most valuable inventions. Get the book at https://stevesponseller.com/book.

Now it’s time for something completely different… On today’s episode, I am being interviewed about my latest book, Cracking the Patent Code.  My friend Mike Wolpert is leading the interview as we discuss the book and details of my 3-step system that identifies and protects a tech company’s most valuable inventions.   During the interview, I share my experience as a patent attorney working with hundreds of technology companies and more than 1000 inventors. “You must protect your inventions just like you protect other critical business assets.” – Steve Sponseller Today on the Tech Leader Talk podcast: - Why I wrote the book Cracking the Patent Code - Details regarding my 3-step system to identify and protect your most valuable inventions - The most common mistake tech companies make regarding their inventions - My solution to avoid this mistake - Important benefits of following my 3-step system Mentioned Resources: Cracking the Patent Code book Connect with Steve: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevesponseller/ Website:  https://stevesponseller.com Thanks for listening! You can get a free PDF copy of my latest book, Cracking the Patent Code, and discover my proven system for identifying and protecting your most valuable inventions. Get the book at https://stevesponseller.com/book.

Steve “Spoons” Sponseller (Senior Director, Americas Channel) sits down with Kyle Carreau (Partner Enablement Engineer) to discuss the importance of partnerships throughout the years. The pair explore Kepware’s origins in the Oil and Gas industry and reflect on how leveraging partnerships was essential to penetrating the market. Additionally, the two talk about the new challenges of IoT and how Kepware Edge, along with hardware partners, can solve these challenges. 

Steve Sponseller is an Intellectual Property Attorney and Patent Strategist with more than 20 years of experience helping companies protect their most valuable inventions.  He has helped more than 1000 inventors and businesses identify, develop, and protect their intellectual property assets.  Steve has worked with companies of all sizes – from startups to large corporations, including Intel, HP, Microsoft, eBay, and SAP.  He is the author of Cracking the Patent Code and host of the Tech Leader Talk podcast. For more information go to https://stevesponseller.com/

Welcome to the newly launched Tech Leader Talk podcast, hosted by yours truly, Steve Sponseller. The Tech Leader Talk podcast will highlight technology company leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts and will give them a platform to share their successes, challenges, and even some of their failures during their time in the technology industry. We talk about what seems to be working right now so that we can build on what we know for a better future and also so that you can learn about how to build upon your own business(es), lessons that will be learned from guests' successes and failures. In the first episode of Tech Leader Talk, I warmly welcome Stephanie Frank and Bryce Kuhlman as my very first guests. Stephanie and Bryce both have long histories with the world of technology and are the co-founders of The Holisec Group, a company that seeks to create technology that puts people and the human experience first. Stephanie and Bryce share their stories about how they each came to be involved in the world of technology as well as how they came to meet and know each other and build the business partnership that they now have. They talk about their hopes and fears about the future of the world of technology and where it's headed, and they both discuss how important it is that technology leaders put people first, as they themselves do within The Holisec Group. Stephanie and Frank also share with us news of their current project – My Calmpanions. My Calmpanions are aptly named artificially intelligent teddy bears meant to promote calmness and peace of mind for people. Be sure to visit the My Calmpanions website for more information about that project, and please be sure to subscribe to the Tech Leader Talk podcast so that you never miss an episode.   Time Stamps [0:07] – Steve introduces himself and welcomes us to the first episode of the podcast, explaining what the premise of the podcast will be from here on out. [0:55] – Steve introduces this episode's guests, Stephanie Frank and Bryce Kuhlman, and details their credentials and their experience working in the field of technology. [2:08] – Stephanie provides us with further insight about her background and how she got started in the world of technology, which she says started as somewhat of an accident. [4:11] – We learn a little bit about Stephanie's educational background and how that led to a career of cyber-intelligence. [5:03] – Bryce tells us a little bit about his background and how he started out as a magician but then eventually got involved in technology because he liked to tinker with and make things. [6:06] – We find out how Bryce received an education in engineering, physics, and robotics and how that led to his becoming a certified rocket scientist. [8:14] – Bryce responds to Steve's question about what kind of impacts technology can expect to see within the next couple of years, commenting on artificial intelligence and augmented reality. [9:43] – Stephanie elaborates upon how the current COVID-19 pandemic will likely affect people's behavior and psychology which will in turn affect technology. [11:09] – Stephanie, Bryce, and Steve all discuss the relationship between technology and anonymity. [12:19] – Stephanie discusses why some entrepreneurs in the technology industry are successful while others are not, iterating the importance of a consistent vision. [15:06] – We learn that Stephanie and Bryce both agree that being in a field of technology should not be financially driven but should be about fulfilling others' lives. [17:18] – Stephanie reveals that she didn't originally know that technology was her destined path but realized that technology had the powerful potential to help people. [18:43] – Bryce expresses his worries regarding the world of technology, lamenting that there are many people's voices and ideas that are not being heard. [19:23] – Stephanie agrees with Bryce but adds that she worries about technologists manipulating consumers. [22:06] – Stephanie is optimistic that technology will be used for good and the betterment of humanity, and Bryce agrees, adding that technology allows people from all over the world to come together. [23:14] – We discover how Stephanie and Bryce met and became co-founders of The Holisec Group. [25:07] – Stephanie explains that she and Bryce are currently working on a project known as My Calmpanions, artificially intelligent teddy bears that promote calmness and peace of mind for people. [27:57] – Stephanie offers advice to other technology leaders, stressing how important that it is to be truthful at all times. [30:16] – Bryce agrees with Stephanie but adds that it's also essential to be willing to collaborate with others. [32:13] – Stephanie tells us where we can find her and Bryce online.   Links and Resources The Holisec Group - Website My Calmpanions – Website Steve Sponseller - Website Steve Sponseller – Cracking the Patent Code

As a writer and a creator, one of the most important steps you can legally is protecting your intellectual property. My friend, Steve Sponseller, joins me on this episode to dive into this complicated but vital topic. Steve is an intellectual property attorney and innovation strategist who has helped more than 1,000 innovators and business leaders develop and protect innovative ideas. Steve's articles have been featured in Entrepreneur, The Huffington Post, and other publications. He just released his first book, Cracking the Patent Code. Steve shares a summary of his new book, the 4 types of intellectual property protection (and when to use each type), and some insights on why and how he was able to finish his book. If you have started a book but struggled to get it finished, Steve has some advice for moving forward and getting it done. You can connect with Steve at his website and LinkedIn. I also encourage you to check out his book, Cracking the Patent Code. *** Need a ghostwriter for your next project? Learn more here: https://inkwellghostwriting.com. Subscribe and grab your free gift: https://kentsanders.net/subscribe If you enjoyed this episode, we would be grateful if you leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps more people discover the show, and the more people listen, the more we can invest into it and improve the show. Follow Kent: Facebook: https://facebook.com/kent.sanders Instagram: https://instagram.com/kentsanders Twitter: https://twitter.com/kentsanders

As a writer and a creator, one of the most important steps you can legally is protecting your intellectual property. My friend, Steve Sponseller, joins me on this episode to dive into this complicated but vital topic. Steve is an intellectual property attorney and innovation strategist who has helped more than 1,000 innovators and business leaders develop and protect innovative ideas. Steve’s articles have been featured in Entrepreneur, The Huffington Post, and other publications. He just released his first book, Cracking the Patent Code. Steve shares a summary of his new book, the 4 types of intellectual property protection (and when to use each type), and some insights on why and how he was able to finish his book.  If you have started a book but struggled to get it finished, Steve has some advice for moving forward and getting it done. You can connect with Steve at his website and LinkedIn. I also encourage you to check out his book, Cracking the Patent Code. *** Need a ghostwriter for your next project? Learn more here: https://inkwellghostwriting.com.  Subscribe and grab your free gift: https://kentsanders.net/subscribe  If you enjoyed this episode, we would be grateful if you leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps more people discover the show, and the more people listen, the more we can invest into it and improve the show. Follow Kent: Facebook: https://facebook.com/kent.sanders Instagram: https://instagram.com/kentsanders Twitter: https://twitter.com/kentsanders 

You work hard every day to craft your ideas, frameworks, and strategies. But what can you do to legally protect them? Today I interview Steve Sponseller, a patent attorney based in Spokane, Washington about best-practices when it comes to protecting our intellectual property. In this episode you will learn: The difference between copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets What legally constitutes a trademark, and when you should file for one Who really "owns" the creation when a contractor (like a designer or copywriter) creates intellectual property for a client When to use U.S. based contractors vs. when it's ok to use contractors who are overseas and so much more While this topic isn't the "sexiest" topic out there, it's extremely important. Several years ago I witness Michael Hyatt go through a trademark tiff with the National Speakers Association which I blogged about here. Thankfully things worked out for both groups, but it was a looming reminder that IP conflicts can come unexpectedly, and that we should all be prepared for them. Grab Your Copy of Steve Sponseller's Intellectual Property Checklist Intellectual property is not optional. Every business, from solo entrepreneurs to large corporations, has valuable intellectual property that must be protected. Grab Steve's free checklist here: Get the IP Checklist here

Steve Sponseller of Innovation Strategies is an intellectual property attorney and innovation strategist who has helped more than 1,000 innovators and business leaders develop and protect innovative ideas.

In episode #82 of You Leading You, Steve Sponseller, Electrical Engineer, Intellectual Property attorney and Innovation Strategist talks about how organizations need to reimagine and introduce new methods, ideas, or products to their existing business. Creating an innovation culture and encouraging businesses to foster change internally is a driving force in Steve’s methodology.  Today Steve shares: How A Love […] The post YLY 082: Innovation Is The Key To Future Success With Steve Sponseller appeared first on You Leading You .

Steve Sponseller is an Intellectual Property attorney who has helped over 1000 innovators and business leaders discover, develop and protect innovative ideas. Steve believes that every person has the ability to generate creative ideas. His mission is to teach people how to identify and profit from innovative ideas hidden throughout their business.