In this 55-minute Intellectual Property Deep Dive, Conversational Currency host Shadeed Eleazer sits down with Tariq Najee-Ullah, founder of Patent Insider®, former NASA engineer, and ex-US Patent Examiner with close to 20 years of IP experience. With more than 500 patent applications filed and 125+ patents granted, Tariq has seen it all, from seed-stage startups to enterprise-level SaaS companies, and knows exactly how to protect innovations while boosting company value. In this episode, he reveals the hidden risks that can destroy valuations, derail funding, and jeopardize a business’s competitive edge… and how to avoid them without the high costs of big law firms. You’ll discover: The critical first steps every founder should take to protect their IP assets How to align patent strategy with your business goals and market vision The “IP disasters” that cost companies millions—and how to safeguard against them Why patents can be your most valuable business currency in negotiations and acquisitions Whether you’re building a SaaS platform, launching a product, or scaling a brand, this conversation will give you the framework to protect, position, and profit from your intellectual property.
Welcome to Conversational Currency, the fastest-growing playbook for building reputation, authority, and legacy in a digital economy powered by AI. Hosted by Shadeed Eleazer, Licensing & IP Strategist, this show helps experts, authors, and entrepreneurs turn their voice into value and their content into capital.
In this special 58-minute episode, Shadeed is joined by Tariq Najee-Ullah, founder of Patent Insider®, former NASA engineer, and ex-US Patent Examiner. With more than 500 patent applications filed and 125+ patents granted, Tariq has helped startups and enterprise-level SaaS companies secure their competitive advantage, increase their valuation, and avoid catastrophic IP mistakes—all without the inflated costs of big law firms.
This conversation will reshape how you think about intellectual property—not as a legal formality, but as one of the most powerful business assets you can own.
In This Episode You’ll Learn:
About the Guest:
Tariq Najee-Ullah is the founder of Patent Insider® and Patent Insider Startup®. A registered patent agent with a decade inside the USPTO, he brings unmatched insight into the patent process, helping innovators protect and monetize their intellectual property. His background as a NASA engineer and independent app developer, combined with degrees from Georgetown, Georgia Tech, and Morehouse College, gives him a unique, multi-industry perspective on IP strategy.
Your Next Step:
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