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In today’s edition, I’m sharing insights from a very special moment: my keynote speech in Dublin on March 26th, 2025.

I had the privilege of presenting for 20 minutes to a packed room full of business owners and executive directors.

The topic? The exponential power of intellectual property (IP) in transforming capital raising and exit outcomes.

A special thanks to the Veblen Director Program for inviting me as a keynote speaker. In the photo I posted this week, you’ll also see the exceptional panelists who shared the stage:

• Dr. Lollie Mancey – Programme Director UCD Innovation Academy, Anthropologist, TV/Radio Presenter, and Futurist

• Conor Duggan – Managing Partner at Argon & Co Ireland (ex-Kerry, Diageo, Accenture)

• Jim Joyce – Serial health tech entrepreneur (Point of Care, Health Beacon, Clear IP)

• Dr. Valerie Lyons – COO at BH Consulting, author, and one of Europe’s leading experts on Privacy & ESG

🔥 The Shocking Stats

The core takeaway of my keynote—and the reason this edition matters for you—is this:

✅ Businesses that can show they own intellectual property are 1000% more likely to raise capital from venture capitalists.

✅ When it comes to exit, those with IP in place are 300% more likely to succeed.

These numbers are not hypothetical. They were part of the data I shared after the keynote, and they’re being confirmed again and again through case studies, real-world success stories, and capital market activity.

Below is a 30-minute version of my content delivered in Dublin on 26th March 2025.

This is now available on our YouTube channel, which counts over 32,000 subscribers around the World.

🎤 Exclusive Interview: Jim Joyce

After the keynote, I had a powerful follow-up discussion with Jim Joyce. You can watch the full conversation on my YouTube channel (search: Exponential Blueprint).

Jim and I explored how IP monetization isn’t just a legal concept—it’s a growth multiplier.

He shared the story of a business that engineered music to create a medical technology treating neurodegenerative diseases.

That business is now monetizing its IP in over 900 locations worldwide.

“Owning and understanding your IP,” Jim said, “has become the new oxygen for startups. It’s not optional anymore.”

🎥 Watch the full interview here

📈 A Case Study: Smart Tooth

Let’s continue to talk strategy. One of the most overlooked assets in a business—especially in tech or healthcare—is intellectual property.

But when done right, IP isn't just about protection. It’s about monetization. And sometimes, it shows up in the most surprising places.

Here we take the case of the Smart Tooth—a lesser-known but brilliant innovation in medical tech.

This tiny device was developed for diabetics and uses a spectroscope and vibration sensors embedded in a tooth-like wearable. Its mission? To analyze food intake in real-time and assist with insulin management. That alone is revolutionary. But the true genius lies not just in the invention—but in how the inventors monetized it.

Here below is an Executive Expresso Break podcast with Sam Palazzolo, Ex-Deloitte Managing Consulant, New York-based.

Main topics were:

i) Scaling small and large businesses

ii) Capital allocation

iii) Cash flow and working capital mastery

iv) Mergers and Acquisitions

Smart Tooth. They didn’t stop at patents!

They wrapped the innovation in a freemium app model: basic features for free, premium tracking and insights for a monthly subscription. That creates a recurring revenue stream—all built on the foundation of protected IP.

By patenting the core technology and turning user data into a service, they transformed a single innovation into a sustainable business. This is IP monetization at its finest—and a case study in how even a niche medical solution can become a global income engine.

The lesson: Don’t just file patents! Build a monetization strategy around them. Whether it’s licensing, recurring models, or product extensions—protected IP can become the core of long-term wealth creation.

• If you want to raise capital, you need to demonstrate ownership of your intellectual property, not just your ideas.

• If you're planning an exit, show how your IP increases enterprise value.

• IP is not just about protection. It's about monetization and positioning.

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Final Thought

There’s a new economy being built—one that rewards ownership, innovation, and leverage. IP sits at the center of it.

If you’re building a business right now, make sure your IP is not just protected—but activated and monetized.

Until next week,

Matteo Turi
CFO | Entrepreneur | Creator of The Exponential Blueprint