
In Episode 223, Heather (@EndresenHeather) and Michael (@girdley) explore a unique opportunity involving a company that manufactures sports and military protective gear with a significant patent p...
In Episode 223, Heather (@EndresenHeather) and Michael (@girdley) explore a unique opportunity involving a company that manufactures sports and military protective gear with a significant patent portfolio. The good: the products have some high-profile endorsements. The bad: $300 million is a steep asking price... and what's the real value of those patents?
You can find the listing here: https://mailchi.mp/websiteclosers/15-year-brand-in-the-sports-military-protective-gear-segments-massive-ip-portfolio-of-100-patents-40-repeat-customer-rate?e=57d56ab794
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