004 Is Your Company’s IPR Ready For Silicon Valley?

Key Speakers:

• Soudi Tronson is the founder and principal at Soody Tronson Law Group, located in Silicon Valley and specializing in providing patent, technology, and corporate transaction services to a wide range of industries including life sciences, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, sustainable energy, semiconductors, and software.
• Piotr Moncarz is an Adjunct Professor (emeritus) of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University and a Center Fellow at the Stanford Center for Sustainable Development and Global Competitiveness. He has taught graduate classes at Stanford for over 35 years.

Main Topics Covered:

1. Science and Innovation:
   • Discussion on advancements in science and their impact on global innovation.
   • Role of entrepreneurship in driving technological progress.
   • Poland’s position as a hub for scientific research and technology.
2. Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth:
   • How startup ecosystems contribute to national and international economies.
   • The significance of university partnerships in fostering innovation.
   • Discussion on win-win opportunities in Silicon Valley for Polish entrepreneurs.
   • Insights into Poland’s startup landscape and its global positioning.
3. Intellectual Property and Global Expansion:
   • Insights from Sudi Johnson on preparing startups for Silicon Valley.
   • Importance of protecting intellectual property in international markets.
   • Strategies for leveraging Poland’s innovation potential on a global scale.
   • Discussion on the Top 500 Innovators program and its role in global expansion.
4. Collaboration and Future Prospects:
   • Encouraging collaboration between institutions and industry leaders.
   • Strategies for sustaining innovation through policy and investment.
   • The role of government initiatives in supporting entrepreneurship.

Conclusion:
The webinar concluded with a Q&A session, where participants engaged in discussions on policy implications, intellectual property strategies, and future opportunities in science and entrepreneurship. Key takeaways included the importance of global networking, strategic partnerships, and continued investment in innovation.