48 | Jeffrey Schox | From Electric Cars to Patent Law - Finding Your Entrepreneurial Path

<p>Leaving an established corporate gig to branch out on your own can seem daunting, and for many, the risk remains too high. </p> <p> </p> <p>In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Jeffrey Schox, general partner at Trucks Venture Capital, and the founder of Schox Patent Group, a boutique patent firm focused on startups. Jeffrey started his career as an engineer on the original electric vehicle at General Motors before becoming a patent attorney for two of the largest patent law firms and eventually founding his own firm.</p> <p> </p> <p>You'll learn about Jeffrey's  unusual background, from following his parents in the automotive industry to eventually striking out on his own as a patent attorney.</p> <p> </p> <p>You'll discover the power of giving and accepting help, and why passing a potential client to a more-qualified friend resulted in a flood of much needed business for his struggling new firm.</p> <p> </p> <p>You'll learn why timing is an essential tool in determining the viability of an investment, whether it be in an invention or a company. </p> <p> </p> <p>You'll also discover Jeffrey's knack for taking a complicated idea, product, etc. and teasing out the differences to determine its future value.</p> <p> </p> <p>Join Darius and Jeffrey as they discuss the entrepreneurial path, timing and the power of giving and receiving.</p> <p> </p> <p>Enjoy!</p> <p> </p> <p>What You’ll Learn in this Show:</p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">A little of Jeffrey's background, including his work on the original electric car at General Motors and his eventual shift to patent law.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">How handing over a potential client to a more qualified friend ended up being paid back in spades for his struggling firm.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Why an understanding of timing is vital when assessing a company / product to invest your resources in.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">And so much more...</li> </ul> <p>Resources:</p> <p><a href='https://