The Patent Hacks Podcast

Welcome back to The Patent Hacks Podcast, where we explore the journeys of innovators and industry leaders shaping the future of business and technology. I’m your host, Trevor Skene, and today I’m excited to be joined by Vincent Sullivan — a cybersecurity veteran with over 25 years of experience defending U.S. national security and now the founder and CEO of the Cyber Strategy Institute.Vincent has led teams through some of the highest-stakes cyber operations imaginable and now helps businesses make cybersecurity finally make sense. His Zero Trust Blueprint delivers peace of mind, ROI, and real protection in just 30 days — even if you’re not a security expert.Today, we’ll dive into Vincent’s journey from military service to entrepreneurship, the rising threats businesses face in 2025, and how leaders can move beyond fear and complexity to build real resilience.

Welcome back to The Patent Hacks Podcast, where we dive deep into the minds of today’s top innovators, builders, and leaders. I’m your host, Trevor Skene, and today I’m thrilled to welcome a guest who embodies the idea of turning ideas into empires — Brian J. Esposito.Brian is the Founder and CEO of Esposito Intellectual Enterprises, a global organization with over 115 entities and 200+ joint ventures across 25 industries — from beauty and fashion to aviation, media, digital assets, and beyond. He’s been named among the Top 10 CEOs globally multiple years in a row, recognized as one of the Top 100 Innovators & Entrepreneurs, and is currently the CEO of Diamond Lake Minerals ($DLMI), where he helped grow the company’s valuation from $1M to over $400M through bold strategy and partnerships.He’s also a speaker, advisor, investor, and passionate connector of people and ideas around the world. In this conversation, we’ll unpack the mindset, strategies, and lessons behind his remarkable journey — including the speed bumps along the way that shaped his path.

Welcome back to the Patent Hacks Podcast, where we dive deep into the minds of innovators, founders, and industry leaders shaping the future. I’m your host, Trevor Skene, co-founder and CEO of Patent Hacks.Today, we’re joined by Jane Powell — a powerhouse in technology sales, digital transformation, and community impact. With over 18 years in IT and tech sales leadership, Jane is the Founder of Firefly Solutions and the Firefly Foundation, a first-of-its-kind nonprofit incubator supporting mission-driven organizations. She’s also affectionately known as Tampa Bay’s “Networking Goddess,” leveraging her 16,000+ strong network to help startups scale, forge partnerships, and unlock growth.Beyond the boardroom, Jane is a passionate advocate and the Executive Director of PWN4PWN, a nonprofit supporting the narcolepsy community worldwide. From driving digital transformation to building thriving ecosystems, Jane’s journey is packed with insights on innovation, leadership, and impact.

Welcome back to the Patent Hacks Podcast, where we dive into the journeys and insights of today’s most forward-thinking innovators and industry leaders. I’m your host, Trevor Skene.Today, I’m joined by Maria Nikol, a seasoned value-based healthcare executive and the CEO of Revelar Analytics. With over 14 years of experience in healthcare operations, strategy, and regulatory compliance, Maria has built a reputation for driving change through data, technology, and innovative partnerships. From accountable care organizations to price transparency initiatives, she’s been at the forefront of rethinking how healthcare delivers value to patients, providers, and payers.Maria, it’s a privilege to have you here, thank you for joining us.

Welcome back to the Patent Hacks Podcast, where we dive into the minds of innovators shaping the future of entrepreneurship and technology. I’m your host, Trevor Skene, and today I’m thrilled to sit down with Dr. Alan Kadish — a serial entrepreneur, physician, and the CEO of InvestorMatch.ai.Alan brings more than 40 years of experience building companies, investing in startups, and removing friction in the funding arena. With InvestorMatch.ai, he’s harnessing AI to connect founders, funders, and vendors with precision and speed — transforming how early-stage ventures find aligned capital and resources.In this episode, we’ll explore how matchmaking technology is rewriting the rules of startup funding, the lessons Alan has learned from decades at the crossroads of medicine, biotech, and venture building, and what every entrepreneur should know about presenting themselves to investors.

Welcome back to the Patent Hacks Podcast, where we dive into the stories of innovators and changemakers who are shaping the world in unexpected ways. I’m your host, Trevor Skene.Today, I’m joined by Brandon Griffith — founder and CEO of Griffith Blue Heart Nonprofit, decorated Deputy Sheriff with the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, and a sudden cardiac arrest survivor. Brandon’s story is nothing short of remarkable. At just 26, he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest at home, was saved by his wife, and later became one of the only police officers in the country to return to full active duty with an implanted defibrillator.Through Griffith Blue Heart, Brandon now trains and equips law enforcement to respond to cardiac emergencies, bridging a critical gap between public safety and lifesaving medical readiness. His journey of survival, service, and advocacy offers powerful lessons for leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone striving to turn adversity into impact.

Welcome back to the Patent Hacks Podcast, where we uncover the stories and strategies behind today’s most inventive founders and innovators. I’m your host, Trevor Skene, and today I’m joined by someone who has spent his career bringing cutting-edge ideas in healthcare technology to life — Chris DuPont.Chris is a medical device engineer, entrepreneur, and the co-founder of Galen Data, the turnkey medical-device cloud platform recently acquired by Lauxera Capital’s Matrix One. Over the past two decades, he’s guided early-stage medtech companies through everything from IP creation and regulatory approvals to commercialization and acquisition.In this conversation, we’ll dive into how Chris turned complex regulatory challenges into a competitive edge, why connected medical devices are reshaping patient care, and what it really takes to innovate at the intersection of software, hardware, and life sciences.

Welcome back to The Patent Hacks Podcast, where we dive deep into the minds of today’s top innovators and leaders. I’m your host, Trevor Skene, and today I’m thrilled to sit down with Bill Canady — CEO of Arrowhead Engineered Products, Chairman at Ohio Transmission Corporation, and Founder of The 80/20 Institute.Bill brings more than 30 years of global leadership experience, guiding organizations through high-stakes transformations, scaling multibillion-dollar companies, and developing the Profitable Growth Operating System®, a proven framework for sustainable business growth. He’s also a U.S. Navy veteran, a TEDx speaker, and the author of From Panic to Profit and the upcoming The 80/20 CEO: Take Command of Your Business in 100 Days.We’ll be diving into his journey from Navy service to boardrooms, how he built his leadership philosophy, and the practical tools any leader can use to unlock profitable growth.

What if the best way to scale your business isn’t to follow someone else’s leadership playbook—but to become more of who you already are?In this episode of the Patent Hacks Podcast, host Trevor Skene sits down with Shannon Plumb, CEO of Purl Advisors, Techstars All-Star Mentor, and a leader in authentic leadership and business transformation.Shannon’s career has taken her from professional ballet dancer to Fortune 2 sales executive to business coach and mentor to more than 100 startups. Through every chapter, she has learned that sustainable growth doesn’t come from forcing founders and executives into cookie-cutter leadership models. It comes from understanding their unique strengths and learning how to amplify them.Trevor and Shannon explore the connection between authentic leadership, entrepreneurship, business growth, and transformation, and why authenticity can become a genuine competitive advantage for founders and organizations navigating change.Key TakeawaysWhy authentic leadership can be a competitive advantage in businessHow leaders can scale without losing the qualities that make them uniqueWhy traditional, one-size-fits-all leadership playbooks often fall shortLessons Shannon has carried from professional ballet into business and entrepreneurshipWhat Shannon has learned from mentoring more than 100 startupsHow founders and executives can identify and amplify their natural strengths

What does it mean to build a business that creates impact long after you’re gone?In this episode of The Patent Hacks Podcast, host Trevor Skene sits down with Emilio Antonio Guevara, Founder & CEO of Enyada Inc., host of the Global Founders Entrepreneurship Summit, serial entrepreneur, startup advisor, and advocate for free enterprise.For more than three decades, Emilio has worked at the intersection of entrepreneurship, leadership, and legacy. Through Enyada, he helps accomplished business leaders capture and preserve the lessons behind their success through storytelling, media, educational experiences, and other platforms designed to pass hard-earned wisdom to the next generation.Trevor and Emilio discuss the lessons from Emilio’s entrepreneurial journey, why legacy should be part of the conversation long before an entrepreneur exits a business, the importance of preserving entrepreneurial knowledge, and what it takes to create something that can continue making an impact beyond its founder.Key TakeawaysWhy entrepreneurs should think about legacy while they are still buildingHow storytelling can preserve decades of business knowledge and experienceLessons from Emilio’s 30+ years in entrepreneurshipWhy successful founders have a responsibility to share what they have learnedThe role of free enterprise in entrepreneurship and innovationHow mentorship and education can shape the next generation of foundersWhat separates building a successful company from building an enduring legacy