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 Gary Michelson is on the Positive Phil Show. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1590

Gary Michelson is on the show....Dr. Gary Michelson is a board certified orthopedic spinal surgeon, inventor of more than 990 patents throughout the world, the founder and funder of three private foundations, recipient of numerous awards, and among a small group of individuals to ever be inducted into both the National Inventors Hall of Fame and the National Academy of Inventors. SOCIAL LINKS (twitter, facebook, linkedin) if applicable:Michelson Medical Foundation: www.twitter.com/MichelsonMedRFwww.facebook.com/michelsonmedicalwww.instagram.com/garymichelsonmmrf20MM Foundation:www.twitter.com/michelson20mmwww.facebook.com/Michelson20MMwww.instagram.com/michelsonimpactFound Animals Foundation:www.twitter.com/FoundAnimalsOrgwww.facebook.com/foundanimalswww.instagram.com/foundanimalsDr. Gary Michelson is a board-certified orthopedic spinal surgeon and a Diplomat of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, as well as an inventor, entrepreneur, philanthropist and humane advocate. As a child, Dr. Michelson was always coloring outside the lines, infinitely curious about how things worked, and uncommonly sensitive to the needs of others. Raised by his mother and grandmother in Philadelphia, he was exposed to spinal disorders at a young age—his grandmother suffered from Syringomyelia, a debilitating spinal deformity. The disruption of the nervous system caused by this disease allowed his grandmother’s hand, resting on a hot stove, to catch fire without her noticing. Witnessing this was a pivotal event in Dr. Michelson’s young life, where he began formulating a plan to help people afflicted with similar infirmities.Despite his modest upbringing, Dr. Michelson worked his way through Temple University and medical school at Drexel University, and following a successful surgical fellowship at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston, entered private practice in California as an orthopedic surgeon specializing in spinal surgery. Over the next 25 years, he became world-renowned as a surgical innovator and the most prolific inventor in medical history, with over 990 patents worldwide issued to date.In the field of spinal surgery, where outcomes were unpredictable and recovery could be long and painful, Dr. Michelson’s revolutionary advancements in procedures, instruments and implants consistently led to better patient outcomes, and significantly reduced post-surgical pain, blood loss, complications and recovery time. The surgical techniques and materials developed by Dr. Michelson remain the industry standard around the world.In 2005, after selling his patents to Medtronic, the world’s largest medical device company, those proceeds, together with the resolution of related intellectual property litigation, earned Dr. Michelson a place on the Forbes 400 as a self-made billionaire. The litigation, which established new precedents in the field of patent law, later became a stimulus for Dr. Michelson to create a comprehensive textbook on the subject (The Intangible Advantage: Understanding Intellectual Property in the New Economy), which he released digitally free of charge. Later, he developed an undergraduate college course, The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Intellectual Property, which has...

 Jeff Webb Built a Multi-Billion Dollar Cheerleading Brand While Enhancing an Entire Industry, "Cheerleading Entrepreneur" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1193

Jeff Webb, President of the International Cheer Union, the Founder of Varsity Spirit, and the father of modern cheerleading over the course of his 40-year business journey has gone from starting his cheerleading company out of his apartment in 1974 to securing it as an official Olympic sport 2021.https://cheerunion.org/Ambitious leaders share their setbacks & successes during their journey. If you are looking for another way to stay motivated in life, be sure to subscribe to our episodes.https://www.positivephil.comhttps://www.twitter.com/askpositivephil

 Anthony Denier CEO of WEBULL.COM, a Commission Free Trading Platform with 10M Users/Investors is on the Positive Phil Show | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1494

Anthony Denier is the CEO of Webull, a commission-free trading platform with over 10M users worldwide. For background, Webull offers online stock trading, ETF trading, real time market quotes, and comprehensive market data from more than 100 exchanges and 90 countries.It is a financial company with the customer at heart, the internet as its foundation, and technology as its lifeblood. It is committed to synergizing technology with finance by providing reliable, professional, intelligent and efficient products and services. SOCIAL LINKS (twitter, facebook, linkedin) if applicable:https://www.linkedin.com/company/webullfinancialllc/https://twitter.com/webullglobal?lang=enhttps://www.facebook.com/WebullGlobal/1-2 Topics Talking Points * conversation topics you want us to discuss that are important to you.:The zero commission trading landscape and the brokerage price war. Trading in general and what investors need to know about the different options available to them. Website: https://www.webull.comThe Positive Phil Podcast Show, a podcast, available on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, where Positive Phil talks about personal stories, events and engaging interviews; with famous people, celebrities, athletes, authors, spiritual educators, thought leaders, as well as others in the social, business and entertainment industry.Airing on over 300 digital channels, including iHeart Radio, Spotify, StitcherFm, Google Podcast and published online via RSS feeds globally. (metrics, guests, info) The show has been around for almost 4 years and is one of the most popular podcast shows on the internet in the business-motivation space.Professional radio, tv, podcast host and producer from San Diego California.  We have a large national following on digital media channels, with our popular podcast and network of shows. Airing on iHeart Media, iTunes, Spotify, Spreaker, Stitcher, PlayerFM and over 200 additional media channels.https://www.positivephil.comhttps://www.positivestocks.comhttps://www.microcapstocknews.com

 Craig Hall, New York Times Best Selling Author. Founder & Chairman of HALL Group, Self-Made Billionaire is on the Positive Phil Show | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1297

Craig Hall is an entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, vintner and philanthropist. He formed HALL Group in 1968 at age 18 with $4,000 saved from small ventures that began at age 10. Today, HALL Group’s diversified business interests include active operations in commercial real estate ownership, development and management, structured financial lending, winemaking and early- stage investments in promising startups. Now, a self-made billionaire and author -Boom: Bridging the Opportunity Gap to Reignite Startupswww.reignitestartups.comHall actively supports new entrepreneurs, nurtures young startups and often speaks publicly about the importance of encouraging entrepreneurship worldwide. Together with his wife Kathryn Hall, he funded the Fulbright – Kathryn and Craig Hall Distinguished Chair for Entrepreneurship to teach entrepreneurship in Eastern Europe. Hall also founded the Dallas Regional Office of NFTE (Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship). He is the author of seven published books, including his most recent, BOOM: Bridging the Opportunity Gap to Reignite Startups, which was published on May 14, 2019. Hall has made it a lifelong mission to put people first – those in the community, those whom he employs, and those whom his business affects. Hall strongly believes that entrepreneurship is a catalyst that makes a difference both today and in the future, and intends to leave the world better than he found it. This is a philosophy he has been putting into action for 50 years, both in business and through his family foundation, established in 1977. Hall and his companies are often recognized for significant achievements and civic and charitable contributions. In 2006, Hall received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Mortgage Bankers Association. In 2007, Hall was named a lifetime member of the prestigious Horatio Alger Association for Distinguished Americans and was inducted into the North Texas Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame and the Entrepreneurs Foundation of North Texas’ Ring of Honor. He was named the 2013 Dallas Real Estate Executive of the Year and in 2016 he was inducted into the Junior Achievement of Dallas Business Hall of Fame. In 2017, Hall and his wife Kathryn were co-awarded the 2017 “Master Entrepreneur of the Year” award for the Southwest Region from the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year program. In 2019, Hall was received the Pioneer Award from D CEO magazine for his contribution to the Dallas real estate community, and in the same year he also was recognized with the Business Council for the Arts Obelisk Award for his partnership with and service to the arts community. Hall has served on the Board of Trustees of the American University in Bulgaria, the American-Austrian Fulbright Board and the Board of the Horatio Alger Association for Distinguished Americans. From the perspective of a seasoned entrepreneur with experience in diverse industries—from software, to real estate, to winemaking—Hall provides his expert evaluation on the challenges facing entrepreneurs today. After careful analysis defining the current environment for startups, Hall optimistically concludes with specific strategies for go-getters to successfully bridge the opportunity gap. We can, and must, reverse these trends in order to level the playing field for entrepreneurs to safeguard the future of the American Dream. * Declining entrepreneurship: What does it mean for the future of work and our economy and how can we solve this crisis? 
* The Millennial problem: What challenges does this generation face and how can we lift the burden for millennials so that they pursue startups? 
* Women and minority-led startups: How can we provide more opportunity for women and minority-led startups and increase their visibility? 
* Democratizing...

 Investor, Climate Entrepreneur Jigar Shah is on the Podcast | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 790

Episode is Brought to you by: https://www.connectedintrovert.comAre you shy, introverted or socially awkward?Would you like to be calm, confident, and approachable in any social situation?Do you want to make REAL connections, build REAL relationships and have access to exclusive opportunities?Nick Shelton, known as the “Connected Introvert” has been coaching shy, introverted and socially awkward people for years with outstanding results!And Nick has recently released his signature online course “High Level Networking for Introverts” This streamlined 8-module online video course gets right to the point and tells you exactly what you need to know and do to get results you can see immediately. It covers: how to choose the right events for you, what to wear to stand out, where to position yourself in the room, what to do with your hands, easy body language tips, what to say and much more. Listen if you know exactly what to do, networking is a breeze. And this course tells you exactly what to do.So, if you are horrible at networking or already a networking master, believe me this course has something for you. It’s a New Year, time to step up! So if you’re ready to make REAL connections, build REAL relationships and See REAL results Go to www.connectedintrovert .com and check out “High Level Networking for Introverts”And for our listeners, enter “introvert” at check out.The Positive Phil Podcast Show, a podcast, available on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, where Positive Phil talks about personal stories, events and engaging interviews; with famous people, celebrities, athletes, authors, spiritual educators, thought leaders, as well as others in the social, business and entertainment industry.Airing on over 300 digital channels, including iHeart Radio, Spotify, StitcherFm, Google Podcast and published online via RSS feeds globally. (metrics, guests, info) The show has been around for almost 4 years and is one of the most popular podcast shows on the internet in the business-motivation space.Professional radio, tv, podcast host and producer from San Diego California.  We have a large national following on digital media channels, with our popular podcast and network of shows. Airing on iHeart Media, iTunes, Spotify, Spreaker, Stitcher, PlayerFM and over 200 additional media channels.https://www.positivephil.comAbout Generate Capitalwww.generatecapital.com

 Motivate Yourself to Make Positive Changes! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31

Motivate Yourself to Make Positive Changes!Inspiring conversations behind how people grow business, movements, ideas & a bit about civic grace. Hi, I'm Positive Phil. https://www.positivephil.com

 Nina Vaca is an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and civic leader. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1937

Nina Vaca is an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and civic leader. She is best known as the Chairman and CEO of Pinnacle Group, which was named the Fastest-Growing Women-Owned Business in the United States in 2015 and 2018. For Investor Marketinghttps://www.positivestocks.comina Vaca is Pinnacle Group’s Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer. Her dynamic leadership over the past 21 years has propelled the company from a niche IT services firm to the workforce solutions powerhouse it is today, providing industry-leading workforce solutions and high-end IT services to iconic global brands.

 Strength Comes from Struggles. Video Entrepreneur Co-Founder of Animoto.com Jason Hsiao | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2252

Jason's the Co-Founder & Chief Video Officer at Animoto, the company that makes it easy for anyone to create online videos. Prior to Animoto, Jason served as a television producer for MTV & Comedy Central. He currently resides in New York City.www.animoto.comProfessional radio, tv, podcast host and producer from San Diego California.  We have a large national following on digital media channels, with our popular podcast and network of shows. Airing on iHeart Media, iTunes, Spotify, Spreaker, Stitcher, PlayerFM and over 200 additional media channels.https:/www.positivephil.com

 Listen To What Makes This Successful Entrepreneur Smile | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1648

Stefan Weitz from Radial Chats with Positive Phil. Radial is the leader in omnichannel commerce technology and operations, enabling brands and retailers to profitably exceed retail customer expectations. www.positivephil.comOur Mission Is To Spread Positive Values and Inspiring Stories of Entrepreneurship.Do you need funding for your company? Or perhaps for yourself? Check it out https://apply.fundwise.com/positivephil

 Tradezero.Co, Co-Founder Dan Pipitone Chats 100% Commission Free Stock Trades with Positive Phil | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1267

Dan PipitoneCo-Founder@TradeZero America Inc. https://www.tradezero.coDaniel Pipitone is the co-founder and owner of TradeZero America, responsible for the overall strategy
of the company. Pipitone’s career spans more than 20 years as an entrepreneur, founding and leading
successful start-ups in the financial services sector.
In 2019, he co-founded TradeZero America with partner John Muscatella. TradeZero America is an
online broker dealer that provides commission free trading, with a suite of user-friendly desktop and
mobile software offering professional-level tools for the retail investor.
In 2015, Pipitone and Muscatella co-founded TradeZero America’s sister company, the offshore online
brokerage firm, TradeZero Inc. Based in the Bahamas, TradeZero Inc. provides commission free trading
on US markets to non-US residents and citizens. The company is licensed and registered with the
Securities Commission of the Bahamas.
Prior to TradeZero, Pipitone was Vice President of Operations for TBTTS Inc. and DBA
TunkeyBroker.com, Inc., which he founded with partners Giovanni Ferrara and Muscatella in 2010.
Today, Turnkey provides the technology that powers TradeZero America. TBTTS is vendor of record with
the NYSE, AMEX, NASDAQ, CBOE and OTC Markets.
In 1999, Pipitone launched NobleTrading.com, Inc. with Ferrara and Muscatella. NobleTrading.com, Inc.
was an online broker/dealer catering to active traders and trading firms and was sold to Lightspeed
Trading in 2010.
He began his career working with real-time market data and front-end systems at Real-Time Quotes Inc.,
one of the first publishers of Level 2 market data over the Internet, where he served from 1996-1999.
Pipitone earned a BS in Accounting from Binghamton University in 1996, and is a Regis High School graduate, class of 1992.https://www.tradezero.co/The Positive Phil Podcast Show, a podcast, available on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, where Positive Phil talks about personal stories, events and engaging interviews; with famous people, celebrities, athletes, authors, spiritual educators, thought leaders, as well as others in the social, business and entertainment industry.Airing on over 300 digital channels, including iHeart Radio, Spotify, StitcherFm, Google Podcast and published online via RSS feeds globally. (metrics, guests, info) The show has been around for almost 4 years and is one of the most popular podcast shows on the internet in the business-motivation space.Professional radio, tv, podcast host and producer from San Diego California.  We have a large national following on digital media channels, with our popular podcast and network of shows. Airing on iHeart Media, iTunes, Spotify, Spreaker, Stitcher, PlayerFM and over 200 additional media channels.https://www.positivephil.comPositivestocks.com platform is primarily used to: (1) create and distribute audio/video based content related to a particular private or public company or an industry in which a company conducts business; (2) append interview-related and other rich media content to traditional press releases; and (3) for registered investment professionals only, to add interview-based audio & video content to financial research. Positivestocks.com content is distributed to 1M individuals online and over 60,000 financial professionals, including North American and international buy-side analysts, investment research professionals and portfolio managers. Are you looking for a great book to lose yourself in? Then you should definitely check out Callasandra Fractured, a Dystopian Thriller with a cinematic twist. The story is about a sixteen-year-old girl named Cassi who when disaster hits...

 Entreprenuer & Composer Healing People Through Music | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1848

Murray Hidary is a composer, visual artist, and tech entrepreneur from Brooklyn, New York. He is currently focused on his immersive music experience, MindTravel, bringing it to audiences across the globe. He is the pioneer of the “silent” piano concerts through the use of wireless headphones for live piano concerts.https://www.mindtravel.comInspiring conversations behind how people grow business, movements, ideas & a bit about civic grace. Hi, I’m Positive Phil. I spend my time interviewing super incredible leaders, entrepreneurs & individuals who are altering the world, just to share their amazing journey with you.Engaging interviews with famous people, celebrities, athletes, authors, spiritual educators, thought leaders, as well as others in the social, business and entertainment industry. Episodes feature high-profile guests from various backgrounds who share personal stories, tips, and techniques to help you improve your own life. Topics include relationships, health, business, fear, love, success, and more.https://www.positivephil.com

 Back at it! I missed everyone...So happy to be back in a different way! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 380

New Show Flow: We Pick a Topic and Announce it on Mondays in which we chat about with guests during the week. Love yourself...but others more. https://www.positivephil.com

 CEO. Rana Vig w/Blue Lagoon Resources, a Public Gold Exploration Company Chats About Gold Entrepreneurship | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1498

We sit down to talk with CEO Rana Vig of Blue Lagoon Resources to talk about the Precious Metal mining world and gold! Gold vs Inflation and the future of currency and assets as we know it. We also talk about the Blue Lagoon Resources portfolio and mines that they recently acquired in this interesting time. www.bluelagoonresources.comEveryone is talking about Gold Stocks ,Warren Buffet is buying Gold in a big way. Gold is on the rise… Blue Lagoon Resources is a mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of properties for the mining of gold and other minerals. Learn more about this exciting growth industry by visiting Blue Lagoon Resources www.bluelagoonresources.com Blue Lagoon Resources shares trade on the Canadian Stock Exchange and OTC Market exchanges. Shares are available through various channels including TD AMERITRADE, Etrade with stock symbols BLAGF in the U.S. and BLLG in CanadaListen to CEOs, Entrepreneurs and Executives from public companies. For the investor, this podcast sits you down in front of some of the best companies in the world. Check out emerging growth and already established companies on the move. Subscribe to receive automatic updates from the Positive Stocks Podcast. This is a great place to learn more about the people behind the next Positive stock. Positive Stocks Podcast is the only investing podcast that gives corporate access to everyone.www.positivestocks.comPositive Phil, Philip Morgan / Positive Stocks profiles and other investor relations materials, publications or presentations, including web content, are based on data obtained from sources we believe to be reliable but are not guaranteed as to accuracy and are not purported to be complete. As such, the information should not be construed as advice designed to meet the particular investment needs of any investor. Any opinions expressed in Positive Phil, Philip Morgan / Positive Stocks reports company profiles or other investor relations materials and presentations are subject to change. Positive Phil and its affiliates may buy and sell shares of securities or options of the issuers mentioned on this website at any time.Investing is inherently risky. Positive Phil/ Positive Stocks is not responsible for any gains or losses that result from the opinions expressed on this website, in its research reports, company profiles or in other investor relations materials or presentations that it publishes electronically or in print.We strongly encourage all investors to conduct their own research before making any investment decision. For more information on stock market investing, visit the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") at www.sec.gov.Share PositionsPositive Phil, Philip Morgan / Positive Stocks may own shares of the profiled companies, which it may sell at any time, including as soon as it deposits such shares into its trading accounts, during our campaign of the profiled companies stock, after our campaign or at any other time. We also may buy and sell securities in the profiled companies which may cause (a) decline in the price of the profiled companies stock due to our selling activities, (b) increased volatility due to our buying and selling of the profiled companies stock and (c) permit us to make substantial profits while we are profiling each of these companies, yet may result in a diminished value to the stock for investors.Positive Phil, Philip Morgan / Positive Stocks will not ask for any information. We always encourage our members never trade based on anyone's opinion. All videos and audio on Positive Phil,...

 Gold Mining Company, Inca One Gold Corp. CEO & President Edward Kelly is On the Positive Phil Podcast | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1706

Inca One is an established gold producer www.incaone.com Inca One Gold has a six-year track record of production as an established Peruvian toll-milling gold producer. The company has grown production by more than 272% over the previous four years and produced 25,000 ounces of gold in 2019. Inca One has now put into place a strategic plan to further increase production to 100,000 ounces annually. STOCK SYMBOLSInca One Gold (TSX.V: IO / OTC: INCAF) is a gold producer operating two fully permitted gold ore processing facilities in Peru. Peru is the world's sixth-largest producer of gold and its small scale mining sector is estimated by government officials to be valued in the billions of dollars annually.CEO & PRESIDENTEDWARD KELLY:Over 15 year career in capital marketsmanaging and running firms in a diverse range ofsectors from natural resource to technology. HeldSenior Management positions and directorship with several public companies on the TSXV Exchange/ OTCThis content contains “forward‐looking information” and "forward-looking statements” under applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws (collectively, “forward‐looking statements”). These statements relate to future events or the Company's future performance, business prospects or opportunities that are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions of management made in light of management's experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: the Company’s business strategy; future planning processes; commercial mining operations; cash flow; budgets; the timing and amount of estimated future production; recovery rates; mine plans and mine life; the future price of gold and other metals; costs of production; and completion of milestones thereunder. Assumptions may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Consequently, guidance cannot be guaranteed. As such, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon guidance and forward-looking statements as there can be no assurance that the plans, assumptions, or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. All statements other than statements of historical fact may be forward‐looking statements. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as “seek”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “continue”, “estimate”, “expect”, “may”, “will”, “project”, “predict”, “forecast”, “potential”, “target”, “intend”, “could”, “might”, “should”, “believe” and similar expressions) are not statements of historical fact and may be “forward‐looking statements”. www.positivestocks.com/gold6 Reasons to consider Inca One Gold Corp.(TSX.V: IO / OTC: INCAF) in the next gold bull market: 1) Gold is about to make new all-time highs:Global economic uncertainty and rapid monetary inflation have resulted in a strong upward trend for gold prices. Most analysts predict gold will break through $2,000 per ounce before the end of 2020 and could reach $3,000 per ounce in 2021. 2) Inca One is an established gold producer:Inca One has a six-year track record of production as an established Peruvian toll-milling gold producer. The company has grown production by more than 272% over the previous four years and produced 25,000 ounces of gold in 2019. Inca One has now put into place a strategic plan to further increase production to 100,000 ounces annually.

 Gary Michelson is on the Positive Phil Show. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1590

Gary Michelson is on the show....Dr. Gary Michelson is a board certified orthopedic spinal surgeon, inventor of more than 990 patents throughout the world, the founder and funder of three private foundations, recipient of numerous awards, and among a small group of individuals to ever be inducted into both the National Inventors Hall of Fame and the National Academy of Inventors. SOCIAL LINKS (twitter, facebook, linkedin) if applicable:Michelson Medical Foundation: www.twitter.com/MichelsonMedRFwww.facebook.com/michelsonmedicalwww.instagram.com/garymichelsonmmrf20MM Foundation:www.twitter.com/michelson20mmwww.facebook.com/Michelson20MMwww.instagram.com/michelsonimpactFound Animals Foundation:www.twitter.com/FoundAnimalsOrgwww.facebook.com/foundanimalswww.instagram.com/foundanimalsDr. Gary Michelson is a board-certified orthopedic spinal surgeon and a Diplomat of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, as well as an inventor, entrepreneur, philanthropist and humane advocate. As a child, Dr. Michelson was always coloring outside the lines, infinitely curious about how things worked, and uncommonly sensitive to the needs of others. Raised by his mother and grandmother in Philadelphia, he was exposed to spinal disorders at a young age—his grandmother suffered from Syringomyelia, a debilitating spinal deformity. The disruption of the nervous system caused by this disease allowed his grandmother’s hand, resting on a hot stove, to catch fire without her noticing. Witnessing this was a pivotal event in Dr. Michelson’s young life, where he began formulating a plan to help people afflicted with similar infirmities.Despite his modest upbringing, Dr. Michelson worked his way through Temple University and medical school at Drexel University, and following a successful surgical fellowship at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston, entered private practice in California as an orthopedic surgeon specializing in spinal surgery. Over the next 25 years, he became world-renowned as a surgical innovator and the most prolific inventor in medical history, with over 990 patents worldwide issued to date.In the field of spinal surgery, where outcomes were unpredictable and recovery could be long and painful, Dr. Michelson’s revolutionary advancements in procedures, instruments and implants consistently led to better patient outcomes, and significantly reduced post-surgical pain, blood loss, complications and recovery time. The surgical techniques and materials developed by Dr. Michelson remain the industry standard around the world.In 2005, after selling his patents to Medtronic, the world’s largest medical device company, those proceeds, together with the resolution of related intellectual property litigation, earned Dr. Michelson a place on the Forbes 400 as a self-made billionaire. The litigation, which established new precedents in the field of patent law, later became a stimulus for Dr. Michelson to create a comprehensive textbook on the subject (The Intangible Advantage: Understanding Intellectual Property in the New Economy), which he released digitally free of charge. Later, he developed an undergraduate college course, The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Intellectual Property, which has...

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