I'll be at Startup Grind in Silicon Valley next week, and I'm bringing something founders have been asking for.
The Startup Grind Conference (April 28–29 at Fox Theatre, Redwood City) brings together 5,000+ founders and investors for two days focused on AI, fundraising, and scaling. I'll be there connecting with early-stage founders about one of the most overlooked parts of building a startup: protecting what you're building before someone else does.
I'll also be introducing Vibe Patent — AI-powered patent drafting that takes founders from idea to a complete provisional specification draft in minutes, with attorney review and USPTO filing support for $250 + standard USPTO fees. Learn more at vibepatent.ai.
Why Early-Stage Founders Can't Afford to Wait
Most early-stage founders assume patent protection is something they'll deal with later — after the raise, after the product ships, after things settle down. By then it's often too late. In today's first-to-file world, a single public demo or pitch can jeopardize global rights while faster competitors lock in priority dates.
Early patents aren't just protection — they're value multipliers. Harvard Business School research shows AI-related patents command a 9% higher valuation premium (roughly $3 million more per patent), and strategic IP has already driven $15–50 million funding boosts for early-stage AI startups (read more).
Built to Remove Every Excuse
Vibe Patent was built specifically to remove every excuse, combining conversational AI intake, automated prior art search, patentability analysis, and attorney-grade confidentiality in one founder-first tool.
If you're attending Startup Grind this year, come find me. I'd love to show you what we've built, run a live demo on your idea, and discuss practical IP strategies that fit your startup's timeline and budget.
A huge thank you to Startup Grind Global Director Guillermo Vizcaino for the generous invitation to be part of this incredible event. You can find more information here.