Im an early stage VC in very advanced medical technology and software with some very large corporate partners. We have some amazing innovators in our portfolio but we rarely keep the CEOs, who are all highly technical and scientists. Most of our nightmares are self inflicted failures are due to poor management by founders who refuse to step aside and we no longer invest founders arent willing to do so if needed.
As it relates to IP - I do wish Paul would fill people in on whats going on - but thats up to him. I have the Hybrid system and will buy the powder drop when it's available - so it really doesnt matter what he does. I would do it differently but I also dont invent things, thats not my skill set, so my mind works different - not better or worse - just different. In his case if he's just waiting on a machine to be fixed still - not much he can do - other than tell people whats going on and offer the system as it stands with the ability to just buy the dropper without the electronics and motor later. That being said, have no idea what his production is like or if this is even feasible or even worth it. If this system works as intended - he will sell a lot of them regardless of whats going on.
