How I Built 22 Patents from a Small Town | Akarsh Sharma | #TGV628

Ever had a "million-dollar idea" but didn't know what to do next? In this episode of The Guiding Voice, we sit down with Akash Sharma, a passionate innovator and TEDx speaker who has turned 22 ideas into patents—12 of which have already been granted!Akash shares his incredible journey from a small town in Himachal Pradesh to becoming a globally recognized expert in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). He breaks down the "mysterious" patenting process, busts common myths, and reveals how anyone—regardless of their background—can turn a simple solution into a valuable asset.In this video, you’ll learn:The First Patent: How a dirty car windshield led to Akash's first major innovation.Busting IPR Myths: Why you don't need to be an engineer to file a patent.The 3 Types of Patents: Understanding Design, Utility, and Plant Patents.Monetization Secrets: Why a patent is just step one, and the "real hustle" of making money from it.Preparation for Success: Akash’s journey to the prestigious Indian School of Business (ISB).Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a student, or just someone with a curious mind, this conversation will empower you to stop overthinking and start protecting your ideas!#TheGuidingVoice #AkashSharma #Patents #Innovation #IPR #IntellectualProperty #SuccessStory #Entrepreneurship #SmallTownToBigCity #TEDxSpeakerChapters:00:00 - Introduction: Turning Ideas into Assets 02:38 - Meet Akash Sharma: 22 Patents and Counting 04:55 - Rapid Fire Round 1: Curiosity, Failure, and Success 07:32 - Childhood in Himachal: The "Majestic Mountains" as Mentors 08:52 - Who is Akash’s "Guiding Voice"? 09:42 - 3 Success Mantras: Curiosity, Optimism, and Mom's Cooking 11:37 - The Pivotal Moment: The Windshield Wiper Solution 14:35 - Why Mechanical Engineering? A Passion for Automobiles 15:52 - Getting into ISB: How to Build a "Rock Solid" Profile 17:11 - The TEDx Experience: Empowering Youth Voices 18:32 - Step-by-Step: Turning a Mere Idea into a Patent 19:38 - Common Patent Misconceptions Debunked 22:32 - The Cost of Patenting in India 23:51 - What Separates a Good Idea from a Patentable One? 25:18 - Overcoming the Challenge of Lack of Awareness 26:15 - Rapid Fire Round 2: Billboard Messages and Self-Healing Cars 30:08 - Advice for Aspiring Innovators: Don’t Overthink, Just Start! 32:22 - Trivia: The Craziest Patent Ideas (Bird Diapers & Face Masks!)Here is the guest’s LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/akarshsharma8/CONNECT WITH THE HOST ON LINKEDIN:Naveen Samala: http://surl.li/tmksmIf you'd like to contribute to our mission, please donate through PayPalhttps://paypal.me/NaveenSamlaIf you wish to become a productivity monk, enroll in this course: http://surl.li/tmksiTGV Inspiring Lives Volume 1 & 2 are on Amazon:Vol 2: Notion Press: http://surl.li/tmkryVol 1:Paperback:https://amzn.eu/d/4Y1HAXjFOLLOW ON X:@guidingvoice@naveensamalaExplore more at: https://www.theguidingvoice.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.