The Entrepreneurial Strategy Series

Every month Gearhart Law attorneys interview successful entrepreneurs and leading business experts. Each episode explores key topics for entrepreneurs, including intellectual property, securing funding, successful pitching, attracting investors, strategic marketing, AI trends, and more, providing valuable insights to help grow and protect your business. Hosted by David Postolski, Esq.

The Entrepreneurial Strategy Series is a business podcast hosted by Gearhart Law, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Gearhart Law hosts The Entrepreneurial Strategy Series, a business show with 17 episodes published.

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  Episode #16

  Build High-Growth Startups: Strategies for Neurodivergent & Diverse Founders

  Aug 5, 20261h 16m

  Neurodivergent ADHD startup founders, learn diversity, inclusion, storytelling, and AI strategies with Velout, NarraTricks, & Gearhart Law for business growth. How can neurodivergent and diverse founders transform their lived experiences into an undeniable market advantage ? In this episode of the Entrepreneurial Strategy Series , host David Postolski, Esq. (Gearhart Law) is joined by startup founders Theodora Chatzipavlidis (Velout) and Dr. Vijay Shankar Balakrishnan (NarraTricks) for an open, empowering conversation on neurodivergence, identity, and startup strategy . In this episode, we cover: Transforming ADHD and neurodivergent traits into entrepreneurial superpowers . Building authentic brand storytelling for underrepresented science and tech leaders . Daily execution tips: managing hyperfocus, calendar blocking, and avoiding burnout . Practical advice on pitch strategy, co-founder dynamics, and team building . How founders can responsibly integrate AI tools into their workflows . Our Speakers: Theodora Chatzipavlidis (Velout): https://velout.app/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodora-chatzipavlidis/ Dr. Vijay Shankar Balakrishnan (NarraTricks): https://www.narratricks.com/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijaysbj/ David Postolski, Esq. (Gearhart Law): https://gearhartlaw.com/team/david-postolski-esq/ Presented by the Entrepreneurial Strategy Series and Gearhart Law on July 30, 2026. This podcast is sponsored by Gearhart Law is a full-service intellectual property law firm specializing in patents, trademarks, and copyrights—helping inventors, entrepreneurs, and startups protect and grow their innovations worldwide . Get a FREE consultation: 908-273-0700 Learn more: https://gearhartlaw.com/ Follow the podcast for more episodes on startup strategy, intellectual property, AI law, and business growth . Chapters (00:00:00) - The Entrepreneurial Strategy Series (00:02:55) - Meet The Founders of 'Travel Startup' (00:04:59) - Neurodiversity in the Workplace (00:08:14) - The Bookmark: Neurodivergent (00:16:21) - Being Yourself (00:18:07) - The joy of traveling solo (00:23:01) - Vijay on His Neurodivergence (00:30:43) - In the Elevator With Neurodivergence (00:33:03) - Having neurodivergent experience in business (00:35:51) - "Being an entrepreneur comes with certain freedoms" (00:37:52) - How has neurodivergence helped you in building your business? (00:46:29) - Tom Wynn on ADHD and How to Manage It (00:51:58) - Tom's Advice on Working As A Woman (00:55:54) - Ideas for a Co-Founder (01:01:13) - How to survive as a solo founder in the startup world (01:05:07) - Final Thoughts (01:05:29) - A Final Thoughts (01:06:07) - Committing to Your Calendar (01:09:25) - How do you control your calendar (01:11:36) - Final Thoughts (01:13:08) - 3 Rules for Living a Happy Life (01:14:54) - AI in the Summer

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  Episode #16

  Avoiding Costly Patent Battles: A Founder’s Guide to Risk Reduction

  Jul 3, 20261h 4m

  Protect your innovation with expert advice on patent strategy, intellectual property, patent infringement, startup legal risks, and patent litigation prevention. Patent litigation doesn't begin in the courtroom—it begins with the decisions founders make long before they launch a product. In this Entrepreneurial Strategy Series episode, David Postolski, Esq., James Klobucar, Esq., and Jim Francis, Esq. of Gearhart Law explain how entrepreneurs can reduce legal risk, build stronger patent portfolios, avoid infringement claims, and protect valuable intellectual property. Learn when to file patents, how to enforce them, why continuation applications matter, how cease-and-desist letters should be handled, and what to do if someone accuses your company of patent infringement. Whether you're launching your first startup or managing a growing technology company, this practical discussion offers actionable strategies for protecting innovation while avoiding costly legal mistakes. Presented by the Entrepreneurial Strategy Series and Gearhart Law on June 18, 2026. This podcast is sponsored by Gearhart Law is a full-service intellectual property law firm specializing in patents, trademarks, and copyrights—helping inventors, entrepreneurs, and startups protect and grow their innovations worldwide . Get a FREE consultation: 908-273-0700 Learn more: https://gearhartlaw.com/ Follow the podcast for more episodes on startup strategy, intellectual property, AI law, and business growth . Chapters (00:00:00) - The Entrepreneurial Strategy: Protecting Your IP (00:01:36) - Ask The Lawyer: Intellectual Property Litigation (00:02:38) - Jim Francis (00:03:38) - Inventors Network: Best Practices (00:06:46) - patent enforcement, as a startup company (00:10:06) - 5 Rules for Patent Law Enforcement (00:18:50) - What are the Next Steps in Patent Litigation? (00:24:19) - Copyright Office: Sending Cease and Desist Letters (00:28:17) - Design patents vs. Utility Patents (00:32:10) - US Patent Search (00:37:38) - CES and DEFINITIVE ALLEGATIONS-- (00:43:51) - Patent Litigation (00:50:24) - Inventors: Alternatives to Litigation (00:52:57) - Software Patent Litigation vs Physical Products (00:57:19) - Copyright 2012, Law360 (00:59:52) - Jumping Off The Planet (01:00:10) - Intellectual Property Liability

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  Episode #15

  Entrepreneurs: Stay Profitable in a Tariff Economy + How to Claim Your Refund

  May 12, 202659 minS0

  <p>In this eye-opening episode of Entrepreneurial Strategy Series, entrepreneurs and business leaders confront the growing impact of tariffs on small businesses, global supply chains, and profitability. Intellectual property attorney and senior partner at Gearhart Law, David Postolski, Esq. leads a powerful discussion with Sherrill Mosee, founder of MinkeeBlue & Forest Park AI and Ori Zohar, co-founder of Burlap and Barrel, as they share firsthand stories of production shutdowns, legal battles over tariffs, rising import costs, and creative strategies for surviving economic uncertainty. Whether you run an e-commerce brand, startup, or product-based business, this episode delivers practical insights on international manufacturing...

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  Episode #14

  IP and Employment Law for Startups (Part 2): Avoid Costly Legal Mistakes as You Grow

  Apr 2, 20261h 18mS0

  <p>Our March 2026 Entrepreneurial Strategy Series continues with Part 2 of our IP & Employment Law Series, focused on how startups can protect intellectual property, avoid costly legal mistakes, and build a scalable legal foundation.</p> <p>In this episode, we explore the critical intersection of intellectual property (IP) law and employment law, breaking down how founders can structure agreements, secure IP ownership, and protect their most valuable business assets from day one.</p> <p>Whether you're a startup founder, entrepreneur, or growing team member, this session delivers practical, real-world legal strategies you can apply immediately to reduce risk and support long-term...

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  Episode #13

  The Founder's Financial Playbook: Accounting, Tax, Finance and Funding

  Mar 5, 20261h 10mS0

  <p>In this Entrepreneurial Strategy Series event we explored the key financial and structural decisions founders face when starting and growing a business. Experts discussed entity selection, fundraising strategies, tax implications, and how to position a company for investors and long-term success. Attendees walked away with practical insights on building the right foundation for scaling a business.</p> <p>Presented by the Entrepreneurial Strategy Series and Gearhart Law on February 26, 2026.</p> <p>Key Takeaways:</p> <p>Choose the right entity: LLCs and S Corps work well for small or owner-operated businesses, while C Corps are preferred by investors.</p> <p>...

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