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The Wounded Warrior Project’s website ( WoundedWarriorProject.org ) features several stories of American heroes who’ve been assisted through this extraordinary organization. While every single one of them is worthy of inclusion in this article, one in particular touched me deeply. Anthony Villarreal was one patrol away from concluding his third and final Middle East deployment when he became the victim of a bombing that blew up the vehicle he was driving. In addition to sustaining third- degree burns over 70% of his body and being in a coma for three months, he had to have his right hand and left fingers amputated. His recovery was arduous, but he survived the devastating attack. Fortunately, the Wounded Warrior Project was there to help support him and his family as they worked hard to live normal lives back home in Lubbock, Texas. Participating in Wounded Warriors Project programs and events also helped Anthony regain his confidence after the bombing severely altered his appearance. Anthony is one of thousands who deserve to feel proud of who they are and how much we value them. With war raging in the Middle East as of this writing, the Wounded Warrior Project stands in support of those risking their lives in Iran (and who, sadly, may need the organization’s services once they return to the U.S.). In late February, it issued the following statement: “Our hearts are with every service member in harm’s way in the Middle East — and with the families carrying that weight at home. Wounded Warrior Project stands with you, and with every warrior whose service and sacrifice endures — especially those for whom this moment revives difficult memories. You are not forgotten.” Perhaps the best way we can honor our fallen is by helping those who survived war rise above their challenges and live better, more fulfilling lives. We can’t bring back the brave souls we’ve lost, but we can commit to doing all we can to serve (and even help heal) the souls who are still among us. This Memorial Day, please consider supporting the Wounded Warrior Project and doing your part to
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Finding success as a startup entrepreneur often comes down to knowing what not to do.
In their excitement over potentially bringing their product to life, startups may overlook key factors and realities that may quickly derail their hopes. To help entrepreneurs avoid some of the common reasons why they fail to launch in the marketplace, Philip Crowley welcomes Joshua Goldberg, co-managing partner at Nath, Goldberg and Meyer in Alexandria, Virginia, for Episode 29 of the “From Lab to Patient, Garage to Market” podcast. An experienced patent attorney specializing in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, renewable energy and agricultural technologies, Goldberg lays out several critical considerations that explain why even the most ambitious entrepreneurs can lose ground while growing their products and market presence. In his mind, a lack of patience and foresight is among the biggest obstacles to genuine progress. “Someone will come to me [...] and say, ‘I want a patent on this so I could launch a product and have it to myself,’” Goldberg explains. “I always have to tell them to slow down a little bit. I always recommend starting with a search to make sure it truly is an idea that is patentable. “I just went through this yesterday,” he adds. “I was talking with a solo inventor who gave me his idea [and] was really excited to start it. After doing a search, I had to tell him, ‘Look, I think your chances of getting a patent here are about that big .’ Was he happy to hear that? Of course not. Was he thankful that he knew now, before spending years and thousands and thousands of dollars on the process? Absolutely.” Other highlights of this highly recommended episode include the impact of artificial intelligence on the startup world and the importance of branding and intellectual property protection. Hosted by Crowley Law LLC Founder and Managing Partner Philip Crowley, the “From Lab to Patient, Garage to Market” podcast is available on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all major podcast channels.
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