Leveraging Intellectual Property for Growth, Investment and Competitive Advantage

Intellectual property (IP) is revolutionizing how companies build value. For many businesses, the key to sustainable growth lies not in their balance sheet, but in the ideas they own. 

Erin-Michael Gill, founder of M&A firm Genaesis, LLC, and Chairman of a Federal Advisory Committee on Intellectual Property and Trade, shares his expertise in this episode. With over $1.2 billion in M&A and capital formation investments under his advisory, Gill is consistently recognized as one of the world's leading IP strategists. 

Erin-Michael delves into the intersection of IP strategy, innovation, and deal-making. He discusses how CFOs can unlock the full potential of their IP portfolios to fuel growth, attract investors, and drive success in M&A transactions. 

Discover why IP should be at the forefront of your business strategy and learn practical approaches to developing and managing IP assets. 

Discussed in This Episode: 

• The pivotal role of IP and intangible assets in driving company valuation and growth, with a focus on M&A contexts. 
• Why many businesses overlook their potential to monetize IP and other intangible assets. 
• How a well-crafted IP portfolio can become a cornerstone of a company's growth strategy, attracting investors and securing competitive advantages. 
• The various ways patents add value to a business, from legal protections to social proof.  
• Strategies for assessing, valuing, and positioning intangible assets to optimize outcomes in deal-making scenarios.