The Patent Hacks Podcast

In this episode, I sit down with Nathan Cox , President & CEO of InRoads Credit Union, and one of the sharpest financial leaders I’ve had the pleasure of talking to. Nathan has spent 35+ years guiding companies through every stage of growth—from million-dollar start-ups to billion-dollar corporate portfolios. And today, he gives us a rare behind-the-scenes look at how funders actually evaluate...

In this episode of the Patent Hacks Podcast, I sit down with Jacques Nack, founder and CEO of JNN Group and Quantum Inc. Jacques brings a powerful mix of tech innovation, leadership insight, and entrepreneurial grit to the conversation. We explore his journey from tinkering with early computer systems and learning QBasic at age 12 to leading high-performance teams and advising global startups. His...

In this episode of the Patent Hacks Podcast, I sit down with Ronald Diamond, founder and chairman of Diamond Wealth and a leading voice in the world of family offices. With a background that spans hedge funds, private equity, and innovation in wealth management, Ron brings a fresh and thought-provoking perspective on how family offices are transforming the investment landscape. Ron shares his jour...

In this episode of the Patent Hacks Podcast, I sit down with Cliff Budnick, president and general manager of Innovate Technologies, to unpack the lessons of entrepreneurship, innovation, and the powerful role patents play in building and protecting a business. From launching his first startup in the custom partyware space to leading a multimillion-dollar HVAC solutions company, Cliff has lived thr...

In this episode of the Patent Hacks Podcast, I sit down with Sam Sells, a former Air Force officer turned real estate visionary and founder of Impact Growth Capital. Sam shares his incredible journey from growing up in rural Oklahoma to transforming slums and distressed housing into clean, affordable communities that truly uplift people out of poverty. We dive into how he's using a for-profit busi...

In this value-packed episode of the Patent Hacks Podcast, I sit down with David Goldstein, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and founder of the 9% Club. David's mission is to help founders join the elite 9% of startups that actually succeed, and in this episode, he delivers actionable advice from the trenches of entrepreneurship. We discuss everything from his first "pooper scooper" business at a...

In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Eschliman —executive coach, leadership strategist, and former VP of Operations at Tri Pointe Homes—to explore how to lead with purpose, build high-performance teams, and master the "monotonous" steps that actually lead to success. With over 30 years in the corporate trenches and now working as a Gravitass Impact coach, Jeff shares timeless leadership wisdom fo...

In this episode, I talk with Irfan Jafrey (founder of Roosterly, ex‑Google researcher, and personal branding expert) about the psychology behind social media, how to build a brand without burning out, and how AI is already reshaping content creation. Together we dig into the discovery process he used early on, the three types of executives he’s seen in his work, and what authentic storytelling loo...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Timothy Coffin , a health‑informatics veteran, AI innovator, and CEO of ConQiro. Tim walks us through how he turned personal tragedy (a hospital incident involving his son) into a mission to improve hospital operations with real‑time AI for asset tracking and predictive maintenance. Along the the way, we dig into his entrepreneurial journey, from building early...

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Josh Case, a seasoned energy executive, serial entrepreneur, and founder of Sober. Buzz. We explore Josh's fascinating evolution from a high-stakes career in renewable energy to launching a mission-driven digital recovery platform that’s already seeing global impact. Josh takes us through the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial ventures, including multi...

In this episode of the Patent Hacks Podcast, I sit down with Will Haire, CEO and co-founder of BellaVix, to unpack his journey from working in the power industry to launching a successful e-commerce marketing agency. Will shares how he transitioned from a comfortable six-figure job into the chaotic but rewarding world of entrepreneurship, all while side hustling with his wife and eventually buildi...

In this episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by Dean van Zyl, CEO of EISH Management Consulting , wh. Dean walks us through a remarkable entrepreneurial journey, from humble beginnings in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), through sweeping floors in a furniture workshop, to founding 17 startups across continents (some that soared, some that tanked). We peel back the layers on resilience, failure, and gr...

Episode Summary In this captivating episode, I sit down with Kirsten Velasco to explore the intersection of invention, innovation, and cannabis industry challenges. Kirsten shares her journey of designing practical yet promotional accessories, VapenProp and Grip & Clip, that not only safeguard cannabis devices but also amplify brand presence in an industry restricted by conventional marketing...

Summary In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant and battle-tested Adam Marez, CEO of SDA Agency and the visionary mind behind Neblit. Adam’s journey from humble beginnings to scaling multi-million-dollar businesses is nothing short of inspiring. We dive deep into his early struggles, the explosive success of his first startup, and the brutal lessons he learned from a high-stakes IP litigati...

I’m thrilled to introduce you to another inspiring journey on Patent Hacks – this time, with Jon Brewton, CEO and founder of Data Squared . Jon’s story begins in the U.S. Air Force, spans global engineering roles in oil and gas, and evolves through top-tier education at NYU, LSE, MIT, Stanford, and Harvard, to running a ML/AI consulting business in Australia. Ultimately, he co‑founded Data Squared...

In this powerful episode of the Patent Hacks Podcast, I sit down with Douglas Crowe, the dynamic CEO of Author Your Brand , who's spent over four decades helping founders, CEOs, and visionaries shape their personal brands and legacies through storytelling. From the highs of multi-million dollar real estate deals to the depths of personal loss during the 2008 crash, Doug shares his raw and inspirat...

Hey everyone, it’s Trevor Skene, back with another episode of the Patent Hacks Podcast, where we dive deep into the minds of today’s top innovators and industry experts. This week, I’m joined by the incredible Nadja Fromm, powerhouse founder of Fromm Consulting and the strategic marketing mind behind billion-dollar brands like Lindt, Kraft, Heinz, Colgate, and Weber. Nadja shares her fascinating j...

Hey everyone! It’s Trevor Skene, back with another episode of the Patent Hacks Podcast, where we dive deep into the minds of today’s top innovators and industry experts. This week, I’m talking with Timothy Tello, a true visionary and the CEO of 3THIX. Tim’s career spans over a decade in the gaming world, with three successful gaming studio exits under his belt—and now, he’s on a mission to transfo...

Hey everyone! Trevor Skene here, back with another episode of the Patent Hacks Podcast, where we dive deep into the minds of top innovators and industry experts. In this episode, I’m joined by Mike Zimmerman, CEO and founder of Z-Polymers, and someone who’s literally building the future of materials from the molecular level up. We chat about Mike’s fascinating journey from Bell Labs to launching f...

Welcome to the very first episode of the Patent Hacks Podcast! I'm your host, Trevor Skene, and today I'm kicking things off with a personal deep dive into my own entrepreneurial journey and how Patent Hacks came to life. If you've ever wondered about the story behind a business or felt the sting of missing out on a big idea, this episode is for you. I share my own experiences—from my early invent...