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Once Upon A StartupS5 E7- Once Upon A Startup - round 2 with Raul Diaz MoralesRaul Diaz Morales of Ona Patents is back to chat with us about patents and trade secrets, valuation, damages, litigation and all the IP related fun stuff.
2025-10-031h 02Once Upon A StartupS5 E6 Once Upon A Startup- with Steve HershbergerToday, I’m joined by Steve Hershberger- an entrepreneur, innovator, and endurance athlete with a story that’s nothing short of extraordinary.Steve has built and led companies across technology, analytics, and manufacturing, and he holds 13 U.S. patents in IoT and decision science. His work has always been about one thing: transforming insights into growth strategies and unlocking new, sustainable profit pools.But Steve’s journey goes deeper. Over the years, he’s studied what really drives human and organizational Flow and from that, he developed the S.E.A.T. p...
2025-09-071h 07Once Upon A StartupS5 E5 Once Upon A Startup- with Alfredo Mathew IIIToday I have with me Alfredo Mathew III—a social entrepreneur, educator, and systems thinker who has spent more than 25 years at the intersection of education, workforce development, and entrepreneurship.Alfredo began as a public school teacher in the South Bronx, Oakland, and Pasadena—so dedicated to his students that he was named Teacher of the Year back in 2003. From there, he moved into building bridges between classrooms and careers, leading the Bay Area office of the Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship and connecting thousands of young people to Silicon Valley pathways.
2025-09-0755 minOnce Upon A StartupS5 E4 Once Upon A Startup - with Melanie Müller & Nisha GeraWelcome to another episode of Once Upon A Startup.Today, we’re tackling a question every founder faces at some point: what do you patent, and what do you keep as a trade secret?To explore this, I’m joined by two amazing IP professionals.Melanie Müller specializes in trademarks and unfair competition law—she helps companies protect their brands, whether that’s through getting trademarks registered, enforcing them in court, or defending against unfair competition claims.Nisha Gera focuses on patent litigation, especially in the pharmaceutical space, where she’s handled h...
2025-08-031h 05
Moonbeam TalesChapter 4- What The Nurse Thought of ItWelcome to Moonbeam Tales. I’m Shalini Menezes, your storyteller for starry evenings and quiet corners.Tonight, we read Chapter 4 of The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald.Irene tells Nursie about her great-great-big grandmother, and Nursie finds it hard to believe.Get comfortable, open your ears and your heart—and let’s follow the thread of the story, deeper into the dark.
2025-07-1310 minOnce Upon A StartupS5 E3 Once Upon A Startup- with Bryan YatesBryan Yates is the founder of Locomotiv Coaching, where he trains insanely capable people—people who are not stuck because they lack talent, but because they’re still relying on old instincts that no longer serve them.Bryan doesn’t talk about productivity hacks or promise transformation. What he offers is what he calls a Strategic Reset—a way to help high performers access the gears they already have but rarely use.His work is shaped by three very different worlds:Listening deeply through his year...
2025-07-1350 minOnce Upon A StartupOnce Upon A Startup- with Prof. Dr. Heinz GoddarMy guest today is someone who’s not just seen the evolution of intellectual property law—he’s helped shape it across continents.Prof. Dr. Heinz Goddar is a European Patent Attorney based in Munich, and a Partner at Boehmert & Boehmert. He holds a PhD in physics and teaches IP law at the University of Bremen, Bucerius Law School in Hamburg, and the Munich Intellectual Property Law Center. He’s also a Visiting Professor at universities across Asia and the U.S.He’s a past president of LES Internatio...
2025-07-0754 min
Once Upon A StartupCracking the Code of Patent Monetization with Raul Diaz MoralesIn today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the world of patent monetization—a space where innovation meets strategy, and where ideas can become assets, or just... paperwork.I’m joined by Raoul Diaz Morales, founder of Ona Patents and a seasoned telecommunications engineer with years of experience turning patents into real-world value. Raoul isn't just a technical expert—he's a strategist who understands what makes a patent work in the business world.In our conversation, we break down:What makes a patent effective beyond just being granted,The real process be...
2025-05-181h 00Once Upon A StartupS4 E06- Once Upon A Startup- with Christopher S. SellersLadies and gentlemen, welcome back to Once Upon A Startup! You know I love bringing you founders and creators who challenge the status quo, and today’s guest is no exception.Meet Christopher Sellers—a creative genius, entrepreneur, and author who doesn’t just think outside the box… he redesigns the whole damn thing. He’s the kind of person who looks at a problem and sees opportunity, someone who has built a career proving that innovation isn’t about resources—it’s about mindset.Christopher has already made waves with his f...
2025-03-0558 minOnce Upon A StartupS4 E 05 Once Upon A Startup with Sam ZellnerIn this edition of Once Upon A Startup, I’m thrilled to introduce someone who has been transforming the way organizations think about intellectual property and innovation: Sam Zellner.https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-zellner-ipSam’s journey is inspiring. He’s an IP strategist and innovation leader who has completely redefined how intellectual property can drive business success. Instead of treating IP as just a supporting function, Sam has positioned it as a key player in shaping strategies and achieving growth.Through his work with InspireIP and PQAI, Sam is helping businesses unlock...
2024-12-1655 minOnce Upon A StartupS4 E 04 Once Upon A Startup- with Nadine PfeiferHey everyone, welcome back to Once Upon a Startup! Today, I’m excited to introduce someone who’s all about building the foundational power of confidence—something every entrepreneur and leader needs in spades. Meet Nadine Pfeiffer, the founder and CEO of HopStair, a company dedicated to helping individuals and teams boost their confidence and leadership skills.Nadine’s mission is clear: empower others to reach their full potential. Whether it’s through workshops, webinars, speeches, or one-on-one sessions, she’s on a mission to tackle the big challenges like imposter syndrome and leadership development...
2024-08-1145 minOnce Upon A StartupOnce Upon A Startup- with VibeshHey everyone! Today, we’ve got a guest who’s not just talking the talk but walking the walk when it comes to health and fitness. I’m thrilled to introduce Vibesh Karayil, a Fitpreneur and fitness coach with a mission that’s close to his heart—getting more people around the world to embrace exercise, no matter how small the step.
Vibesh isn’t your typical fitness coach. He’s someone who’s lived the grind of an office job, felt the strain of a hectic schedule, and realized the toll it can take on personal health. But inst...
2024-08-1152 minOnce Upon A StartupOnce Upon A Startup- with Maria Boicova WynantsOur guest today helps SMEs transform their IP into IP rights that actually make sense.
🌟 She trains them on Intellectual Property, Dispute resolution and Risk management.
🌟 She assists parties in solving their IP conflicts through expert determination, mediation, or strategic advice to navigate tricky negotiations.
🌟 She inspires female legal professionals through personalized coaching and mentoring, and help them build their authentic online presence.
With 20 years of experience in Intellectual property law and strategy, further enhanced by risk management, coaching, mediation, and data privacy expertise, as well as MBA and LL.M...
2024-03-0444 min
Once Upon A StartupS04 E01 Once Upon A Startup- Paul WatkinsWelcome to another episode of Once Upon A Startup! Today, we have an extraordinary guest, Paul Watkins, joining us. Paul's life is a blend of gripping adventures, resilience, and diverse expertise. He's not your typical professional – Paul is a qualified Pharmacist, high-altitude mountaineer, ultramarathon runner, motivational speaker, property developer, dedicated dad, and an occasional adventure racer.
For over two decades, Paul has immersed himself in various challenges, from conquering iconic mountains across seven continents to claiming podium finishes in some of the world's most grueling ultra-marathons. His unique experiences and relentless pursuit of discipline ha...
2024-02-011h 03Once Upon A StartupS03 E07 Once Upon A Startup- with Matt ThomasOn today's episode, we've got an incredible guest joining us - Matt Thomas! Matt's not your average writer; he's spent a whopping 13 years and close to 25,000 hours diving deep into the world of technical writing, copywriting, editing, and content creation.
Picture this - from churning out user guides for a massive $12M software launch to crafting courses on workplace safety and even whipping up catchy web copy for a major fast-food chain, Matt's pen has conquered diverse terrains.
But hold on, that's not all! In just a year, Matt's...
2024-01-0559 minOnce Upon A StartupS03 E06 Once Upon A Start Up- with Donn Gurule (Part 2 of 2)In Part 2 of out chat with Donn Gurule, we catch Donn talking about his fascination with intellectual property. How he built a fabulous portfolio, taught himself all about IP and his advice to entrepreneurs, founders and investors to take intellectual property seriously. Donn also talks about generative AI being a poisoned well. Come, give it a listen!
2023-12-081h 09Once Upon A StartupS03 E05- Once Upon A Startup - with Donn Gurule (Part 1 of 2)Welcome to Once Upon A Startup, your portal to the dynamic world of innovation and tech. Today, we're thrilled to host an extraordinary guest, Donn Gurule, the ingenious Founder and CEO behind Enviropedia.
Picture this - at the epicenter of tech, media, and culture, Enviropedia stands tall, crafting mind-bending information experiences that transcend devices: phones, tablets, gaming consoles, and the immersive realms of mixed reality.
What's their secret sauce, you ask? It's their patented wizardry that magically reconstructs the world's information in real-time, a game-changer for visual search, spatial computing, and mixed reality. Imagine having...
2023-12-0159 minOnce Upon A StartupS03 E04 Once Upon A Startup - with Namay KediaBanter
Ex professional Cricketer
Founder
Investor
Those are the words to describe our guest from today- Namay Kedia.
Namay comes from a background rich in business and from a young age developed a keen interest in cricket. He has played professional cricket as well.
Namay, though a stoic, with a calm and even, unflappable personality, has some exciting stories in life and profession to share with us.
Let's check this episode out, shall we?
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Once Upon A StartupS03 Episode 3- Once Upon A Startup with BoBodhisatwa Dasgupta or Bo as he is known among friends and followers is an award winning creative director who has spent more than 18 years in advertising. He's worked at Ogilvy, Wieden & Kennedy, JWT, Rediffusion, Grey and Dentsu. Some of the brands he's helped build are Pepsi, Honda, Jabong, MG Motor, Motorola, Sprite, Milkbasket.
Bo was once voted one of the hottest creative directors of India by Impact Magazine. (I personally think he retains the honor).
Bo now runs The Voice Company, an independent content and advertising agency. He also runs Copywriting with Bo, a platform...
2023-10-201h 22Once Upon A StartupS3 E2- Once Upon A Startup Andres OconitrilloToday we explore the fascinating world of finance and investment through the eyes of our exceptional guest today. With over a decade of experience in Finance and Investment Banking, Andres has honed his analytical skills and developed a profound passion for all things finance.
Throughout his career, he has had the privilege of collaborating with a diverse array of industries, ranging from SaaS and Health Tech to Banking, Fintech, Industrials, and Agriculture. But what truly sets Andres apart is his unwavering belief that every business owner should have the knowledge and tools to comprehend...
2023-10-161h 00
Once Upon A StartupS03 E01 Once Upon A Startup - with Roger JacirOur guest is not just an entrepreneur; they're a problem solver and a team developer with a unique ability to execute with speed and precision. Over the past 11 years, they've embarked on a dynamic entrepreneurial adventure, leaving an indelible mark in various industries.
Welcome Roger Jacir!
With a portfolio of six businesses under their belt, Roger has delved into the realms of retail, distribution, and manufacturing, navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship with unwavering determination. Roger's journey has been a testament to the highs and lows of business ownership.
Roger's story is not just...
2023-10-101h 04Once Upon A StartupS02 E07 Once Upon A Startup- with Karim UllahIntroducing the remarkable Karim Ullah, a force to be reckoned with in the culinary world! Karim is the proud owner of a Bangladeshi fusion restaurant in Stansted, but his journey is so much more than a menu. He's tasted both success and failure, and each time he's faced a setback, he's bounced back stronger than ever. Karim is the embodiment of resilience and reinvention.
But Karim's creativity doesn't stop at the kitchen. He's a true innovator, having ventured into the world of beverages. He's crafted his own beer, concocted a unique gin, and mixed up some tantalizing...
2023-09-271h 02Once Upon A StartupS02 E06 Once Upon A Startup with Lorde Astor WestWelcome to the podcast, where we dive into the stories of visionary leaders who are shaping the digital landscape. Today, we have a trailblazer in every sense of the word—Lorde Astor West.
Lorde Astor West is more than an entrepreneur; she's a true visionary. As the Technical Founder & Business Strategist at RadHash, she's been at the forefront of revolutionizing the modern web.
In the early 2000s, she embarked on her entrepreneurial journey with 23D, determined to transform business operations through custom web applications. Starting as a bootstrapper, she quickly turned 23D into a thriving en...
2023-09-191h 11Once Upon A StartupS 02 E 05 Once Upon A Startup with Rebecca JabbarLadies and gentlemen, today's podcast guest is a true powerhouse in the world of communication and brand representation. As the founder of Brand Champion Bootcamp, they've dedicated themselves to a mission—to empower ambitious startup founders and senior leaders to step confidently onto the stage of opportunity.
Imagine a world where you, as a leader, can effortlessly represent your business on any platform or stage, radiating confidence and expertise. Well, our guest today is the architect of that world.
Brand Champion Bootcamp, their brainchild, is a dynamic, CPD-certified eLearning program. It's not just education; it's tr...
2023-09-1755 minOnce Upon A StartupS 02 E 04 Once Upon A Startup with Petra SalarićToday, I'm thrilled to introduce a true trailblazer in the world of research, design, and activism. Meet Petra, a multi-award-winning researcher, designer, and a fearless activist who has made it her mission to delve into the realms of wellbeing and tackle the toughest of taboo topics.
But what sets Petra apart from the crowd is her groundbreaking work. She's not just discussing taboo subjects; she's revolutionizing the conversation. In fact, she holds the remarkable title of being the world's first person to structurally address these hushed-up issues, turning them into powerful agents of change. 🌟
Her 'bu...
2023-09-151h 00Once Upon A StartupS02 E03 Once Upon A Startup with Marshall Davis JonesDon’t you love a good story?
One where you are snuggled up beside a fire with a mug of tea listening to grandma narrate something about a princess and an ogre?
Adulting makes us forget the simple joy associated with a story. So we bring you something new-
Once upon a start-up
Founders are busy creating their businesses. Most times though they are riddled with self- doubt. They need mentoring. But they do not know whom to approach. How to ask. They need connections. They need strategic pa...
2023-08-231h 19
The MyndStories PodcastPatenting life with Shalini Sitaraman MenezesTell us what you feel. Message us. A free-ranging conversation this one, touching on life, parents, childhood, friendship, boundaries, and self-care. It's not often that two people can meet on a podcast, and walk away as friends. But that's what happened. Quote from the conversation"I get this comment saying that sometimes it's okay to let go and chill and enjoy and laugh. And why does every conversation have to be a life or death conversation? And I'm asking myself, if it's not a life or death conversation, wh...
2023-07-211h 00
Once Upon A StartupS 02 E 02 Once Upon A Startup- with Shalini MenezesIn a twist of events, the host has become the guest and Qudddus Pourshafie has taken the host's spot for the day.
Listen to my journey as an IP evangelist and as Quddus draws a narrative out of my "all over the place" responses.
With this episode I have respect and admiration for my guests as they try to understand the questions, anticipate the direction the host is trying to take the story in and answer them, as you see week after week.
2023-07-081h 00Once Upon A StartupS02 E01- Once Upon A Startup- with Claudio SennhauserThis is Season 2 Episode 1 of Once upon a Startup
I am your host- Attorney / IP professional and Start-up Founder Shalini Menezes.
I am passionate about intellectual property – especially patents. Valuation, monetization, commercialization of patents is my current passion and my startup revolves around that.
As a founder, I have a zillion questions popping up in my mind each day and when I spoke to other founders, it seemed like we were all in the same boat.
We have questions. Investors, Other experienced founders and mentors have the answers.
Thank yo...
2023-07-011h 03Once Upon A StartupOnce Upon A Startup- with Quddus PourshafieThank you for joining me for another episode of Once Upon a Startup
I am your host- Attorney / IP professional and Start-up Founder Shalini Menezes.
I am passionate about intellectual property – especially patents. My start-up Patented. Network deals with the Valuation, monetization, and commercialization of patents.
As a founder, I have a zillion questions popping up in my mind each day and when I spoke to other founders, it seemed like we were all in the same boat.
We have questions. Investors, Other experienced founders, and mentors have the answers.
It...
2023-03-151h 08Once Upon A StartupOnce Upon A Startup- with Ian GreigI am your host- Attorney / IP professional and Start-up Founder Shalini Menezes.
I am passionate about intellectual property – especially patents. My start-up Patented. Network deals with the Valuation, monetization, and commercialization of patents.
As a founder, I have a zillion questions popping up in my mind each day and when I spoke to other founders, it seemed like we were all in the same boat.
We have questions. Investors, Other experienced founders, and mentors have the answers.
It is my hope to collect questions from founders and get answers from others who...
2023-03-0540 minOnce Upon A StartupOnce Upon A Startup- with Dr. Thomai DionThank you for joining me for another episode of Once Upon a Startup
I am your host- Attorney / IP professional and Start-up Founder Shalini Menezes.
I am passionate about intellectual property – especially patents. My start-up Patented. Network deals with the Valuation, monetization, and commercialization of patents.
As a founder, I have a zillion questions popping up in my mind each day and when I spoke to other founders, it seemed like we were all in the same boat.
We have questions. Investors, Other experienced founders, and mentors have the answers.
It...
2023-03-0556 minOnce Upon A StartupOnce Upon A Startup- with Andrew Churchill, Ph.D.Thank you for joining me for episode 10 of Once upon a Startup
I am your host- Attorney / IP professional and Start-up Founder Shalini Menezes.
I am passionate about intellectual property – especially patents. My start-up Patented.Network deals with the Valuation, monetization, and commercialization of patents.
As a founder, I have a zillion questions popping up in my mind each day and when I spoke to other founders, it seemed like we were all in the same boat.
We have questions. Investors, Other experienced founders, and mentors have the answers.
It i...
2023-02-101h 09Once Upon A StartupOnce Upon A Startup- with Prateek SanjayThis is episode 10 of Once upon a Startup.
Don’t you love a good story?
One where you are snuggled up beside a fire with a mug of tea listening to grandma narrate something about a princess and an ogre?
Adulting makes us forget the simple joy associated with a story. So we bring you something new-
Once upon a start-up
Founders are busy creating their businesses. Most times though they are riddled with self-doubt. They need mentoring. But they do not know whom to approach. How to ask? They n...
2023-01-191h 17Once Upon A StartupOnce upon a Startup- with Gilles DahanThank you for joining me for episode 8 of Once upon a Startup
I am your host- Attorney / IP professional and Start-up Founder Shalini Menezes.
I am passionate about intellectual property – especially patents. My start up patented. Network deals with the Valuation, monetization and commercialization of patent.
As a founder, I have a zillion questions popping up in my mind each day and when I spoke to other founders, it seemed like we were all in the same boat.
We have questions. Investors, Other experienced founders and mentors have the answers.
It...
2023-01-1047 minOnce Upon A StartupOnce Upon A Startup- with Ricky Patel, Ph.D.Thank you for joining me for episode 8 of Once upon a Startup
I am your host- Attorney / IP professional and Start-up Founder Shalini Menezes.
I am passionate about intellectual property – especially patents. My start-up patented. Network deals with the Valuation, monetization, and commercialization of patents.
As a founder, I have a zillion questions popping up in my mind each day and when I spoke to other founders, it seemed like we were all in the same boat.
We have questions. Investors, Other experienced founders, and mentors have the answers.
It is my hope to collect questions from founders and get answ...
2022-12-1540 minOnce Upon A StartupOnce Upon A Startup- With Dr. David WolffThank you for tuning into Episode 7 of Once Upon A Startup.
I am your host- Attorney / IP professional and Start-up Founder Shalini Menezes.
I am passionate about intellectual property – especially patents. My start up patented. Network deals with the Valuation, monetization and commercialization of patent.
As a founder, I have a zillion questions popping up in my mind each day and when I spoke to other founders, it seemed like we were all in the same boat.
We have questions. Investors, Other experienced founders and mentors have the answers.
It is my hope to collect questions from founders and get ans...
2022-12-0854 minOnce Upon A StartupOnce Upon A Startup- with Ragnhild Emilie ÅsbergThank you for joining me for episode 6 of Once upon a Startup
I am your host- Attorney / IP professional and Start-up Founder Shalini Menezes.
I am passionate about intellectual property – especially patents. My start up patented. Network deals with the Valuation, monetization and commercialization of patent.
As a founder, I have a zillion questions popping up in my mind each day and when I spoke to other founders, it seemed like we were all in the same boat.
We have questions. Investors, Other experienced founders and mentors have the answers.
It is my hope to collect questions from founders and ge...
2022-12-0344 minOnce Upon A StartupOnce Upon A Startup- With Martin BarnesWelcome to episode 5 of once upon a startup with another stellar guest.
Writer of kick ass start-up pitches, crocodile wrestler, sketching genius, graphic artist, founder of 8 seconds to connect, and Mountains of Imagination, creative director and founding member of Wheels plus Wings, host of pitch club and, someone whom though, I have never met in person, I consider a dear friend.
Let's welcome Martin Barnes!
I am your host- Attorney / IP professional and Start-up Founder Shalini Menezes.
I am passionate about intellectual property – especially patents. My start-up Patented.Network deals with the...
2022-11-2545 minOnce Upon A StartupOnce Upon A Startup with Phil McSweeney & AngelThinkWe are in conversation today with Phil McSweeney-
A man who wears many hats. Non-executive director, founder, start-up advisor, author, and angel investor.
Listen in to know what goes on in the mind of an angel investor, what makes an exceptional founder, and how you can and should do due diligence on an investor!
Don’t you love a good story? One where you are snuggled up beside a fire with a mug of tea listening to grandma narrate something about a princess and an ogre? Adulting makes us forget the simple joy ass...
2022-11-1532 minOnce Upon A StartupOnce Upon A Startup - with Carol Constant & BemensaThank you for joining me for episode 4 of Once upon a Startup
I am your host- Attorney / IP professional and Start-up Founder Shalini Menezes.
I am passionate about intellectual property – especially patents. My start-up patented. Network deals with the Valuation, monetization, and commercialization of patents.
As a founder, I have a zillion questions popping up in my mind each day and when I spoke to other founders, it seemed like we were all in the same boat.
We have questions. Investors, Other experienced founders, and mentors have the answers.
It i...
2022-11-1230 minOnce Upon A StartupOnce Upon A Startup- with Vince van Eck and EnsōIn today’s show, let’s hear from Vince about his platform Ensō, his story and his learnings. Vince will also towards the end give us his questions which we can get answered by our future guests on the show.
2022-10-2429 min
Once Upon A StartupInaugural Episode- Once upon a startupDon’t you love a good story?
One where you are snuggled up beside a fire with a mug of tea listening to grandma narrate something about a princess and an ogre?
Adulting makes us forget the simple joy associated with a story. So we bring you something new-
Once upon a start-up
Founders are busy creating their businesses. Most times though they are riddled with self-doubt. They need mentoring. But they do not know whom to approach. How to ask. They need connections. They need strategic partnerships, not financial funding. Investors are a treasure trove of knowledge. So much ex...
2022-10-2202 min
The Priggya Arora Show - Law, Innovation & EntrepreneurshipLaw, Finance and Patents with Shalini Sitharaman | Legal Entrepreneurship | The Priggya Arora Show 24Welcome to The Priggya Arora Show, where we have in-depth conversations with legal specialists and entrepreneurs from all around the world. In Episode 24, we talk to Shalini Sitharaman Menezes, Founder of Patented Network, an innovative patent aggregator platform. Shalini is also a professional with more than 10 years of experience in the inventions and IP field, as well as a lifelong professional student.
Join us as we discuss:
👉 How she became a legal professional
👉 Her journey from a traditional background and the challenges she has had to overcome
👉 Her love for IPR and how that has...
2022-04-1621 min