Building a great product is the most effective way to create a competitive advantage, rather than relying on patents, which are rarely successful for startups.

From day one, we filed patents to protect our intellectual property, especially while competing against giants like Microsoft and Intel, although the patents didn't provide much help in the long run.

Intellectual property (IP) is crucial in biotech; owning IP is necessary to justify the investment in development and clinical studies.

I realized that the best way to build a product is to trust your own intuition about what it should be, especially when you're creating something for yourself.

I believe in creating products that I am proud of, which provide value to others and wouldn't exist without the financial freedom that wealth offers.

In competitive environments, there are scenarios where maintaining secrecy is important, especially for easily copied products. However, most people err on the side of being too secretive rather than too open.

Intellectual Property (IP) is the biggest asset for most venture-backed companies, and having unclear IP can quickly scuttle or delay deals.

I find comparisons of companies like Xiaomi to Apple to be more about theft than flattery. When you invest years into creating something innovative, seeing it copied feels like a disregard for the effort and creativity involved.

I believe in taking as much time as needed to perfect your product before launching, especially in a competitive market.