Inspire Solutions: A Recap Of Our 2024 Eclipse IP Futures Conference

2024 Eclipse IP Futures Conference recap


The theme for the 11th annual Eclipse IP Futures Conference was INSPIRE SOLUTIONS! Here are some of the highlights from the event.

Ben Utecht

As the morning keynote speaker, Ben, the founder of Sole Care Rx, Colts Super Bowl Champion tight end, and entrepreneur, spoke about the NFL team culture and the power of belief applied to business.

Gerard Hall

Gerard is the founder and chairman of SportsMEDIA Technology (SMT). Over the last 30 years, SMT has changed the way we view sporting events. His company is finding innovative ways to develop best-in-class solutions for the sports industry.

AI Data Q&A Session

JiNan, the CEO of NEO IP & Patent Forecast, interviewed Marcos Campos, an AI thought leader and architect from Microsoft. Their Q&A session covered AI technology’s good, bad, and possibilities for the future.

Fernando Murias

The CEO of Digital Global Systems discussed their next-gen software platforms and summarized their huge wins working with the Neo IP and Patent Forecast team. DGS is leading the radio frequency (RF) spectrum IP space, especially with applied AI.

JiNan Glasgow George

As we like to say, patent data leads market activity. Collaborative robot innovations have captured JiNan’s attention with Patent Forecast trends.

Caryn Kopp & JiNan Glasgow George

Caryn and JiNan introduce their new book collaboration, “Where’s the Funding,” which provides essential wisdom for entrepreneurs seeking venture capital funding through a systematic process.

Matthew Brantley

Matthew highlighted the benefits of investing in university research and development spin-out companies to help them in their early-stage development. 

Liam King

Liam King is the chief of staff at 2ndF, he focuses on investing in the next unicorns based in the Triangle of North Carolina.

Entrepreneur Panel

• Scott Lyman, CEO of Belhaven Biopharma
• Carlos Fonts Jr., CEO of HG Partners-SEADAR
• Lisa Rich, COO of Xplore
• Tom Gordon, CEO of Equity Shift

Investor Perspective

Jake Thomson is a managing partner at  Sovereigns Capital; he discussed the launch of  Faith Driven Investor, a global community and movement of faith-based investing. 

Igor Jablokov 

Global leader in AI platforms, and prolific inventor Igor Jablokov, CEO of Pryon captured everyone’s attention and imagination as he explored the pros and cons of generative AI and the benefits and risks of AI platform deployment in business as well as personal lives. Igor’s closing keynote address was followed by his generous Q&A engagement with Eclipse participants.