Event Host:Tariq Najee-ullah | Founder, Patent Insider® | IP Strategist & Former USPTO Examiner Date & Time:📅 🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET (Virtual | Zoom) Event Description: Got a patented idea but not sure if it's a real business? In Day 2 of this powerful startup series, we walk you through the Lean Business Model Canvas to evaluate your idea like an investor—before you build anything. You'll learn: ✅ How to pressure test your idea’s value and viability ✅ The 9 blocks of a startup business model ✅ Where your patent fits (and where it doesn’t) ✅ How to identify weak assumptions that could sink your launch ✅ Why early customer interviews are your secret weapon Whether you’ve already filed your patent or you're still refining the concept, this session helps you map out a clear, strategic path to monetization. 🔥 Bonus: You’ll receive our Lean Canvas Worksheet + Idea Evaluation Scorecard for free. Who Should Attend: Founders, inventors, creators, and early-stage entrepreneurs who want to turn their invention into income. Register now and take the next step toward building a business worth protecting. 🎓 Hosted by Patent Insider® 🔗 Learn more: www.patentinsider.co 📩 Questions? DM @PatentInsider or email [email protected]

Build the Business. Secure the Patent. Get Paid Like an Owner. Live Thursdays @ 12 PM ESTHosted by Tariq Najee-ullah – Patent Strategist | USPTO Alum | Founder, Patent Insider® You’ve got a patent or a brilliant invention.Now what? The harsh truth: A patent alone doesn’t make you money.👉🏾 A real business does. The Patent is NOT the Business™ is a 6-week live training and community experience designed for founders, product creators, and startup teams who want to build scalable, fundable businesses while protecting their IP the smart way. 🧠 What You’ll Learn: ✅ How to develop a business model around your IP✅ How to test and validate your idea in-market (before your patent is granted)✅ How to align your IP with real customer demand✅ How to build brand value, market traction, and exit opportunities✅ How to create an IP asset stack to maximize business valuation✅ How to make money while your patent is still pending 🔥 What You’ll Get: - 6 Live Weekly Trainings (recordings included) - Worksheets, canvases, and action templates - Startup-friendly breakdowns of IP, funding, and go-to-market strategy - A community of founders building real companies with real IP 🚀 Kickoff Book: We open with a deep dive into Co-Founder AI by Clarence Wooten—exploring how AI can be your early business partner, help shape your startup strategy, and accelerate your path from patent to profit. 👤 This is for: - Founders building around protected tech, products, or inventions - Startup teams navigating the patent process - Creators and innovators preparing for funding, licensing, or exit - Any entrepreneur who wants to turn IP into long-term equity and value 💥 Stop sitting on your IP. Start building your business.Because The Patent is NOT the Business™ —But it can be your leverage.

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Are you making the #1 intellectual property mistake that could cost your startup everything? In this episode of Patent Insider Academy Live Q&A, host Tariq Najee-ullah uncovers why so many startups fail by overlooking their exit strategy and intellectual property (IP) protection. Learn how focusing on the endgame and leveraging patents strategically can transform your startup into an acquisition magnet. Whether you’re creating a groundbreaking electronic product or building the next SaaS powerhouse, this video will help you avoid costly mistakes and position your business for long-term success. 💡 What You'll Learn: - The biggest IP mistake startups make—and how to avoid it. - Why starting with the end in mind is critical. - Real-world examples of how patents impact acquisition deals. 📩 Join the conversation! Have more questions? Join our Skool community at www.skool.com/patentinsideracademy to get personalized advice and connect with other founders. Submit your questions by Tuesday so they can be answered live! 🎙️ Listen to the Patent Insider Secrets Podcast for more insights on building a strong IP strategy for your startup. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this video with fellow founders!