Interview Recap
Dr. Edwin Hernandez welcomed Leandro Margulis, a successful inventor and entrepreneur with experience in startups, investments, and product leadership, as the guest for the Tech at TV podcast. Leandro shared insights about his work with various ventures, including LGM Ventures and J Ventures, where he focuses on early-stage investments in technology companies and aims to build a network of entrepreneurs and investors. He discussed his career journey from engineering and product development to corporate roles, while also touching on his personal life and the challenges of balancing family and professional responsibilities.

Next steps

* Entrepreneurs to research potential investors thoroughly, including their investment criteria, portfolio, and partners before pitching.
* Entrepreneurs to leverage AI tools to build more advanced prototypes before seeking investment.
* Entrepreneurs to frame their pitches using the scientific method, presenting hypotheses, experiments, and early signals.
* Leandro to continue advising companies while seeking a leadership role in a growing startup.
* Leandro to balance family responsibilities with professional pursuits, focusing on efficiency and effectiveness.

Summary
Tech at TV Podcast Introduction
Dr. Edwin Hernandez introduced Leandro Margulis, an inventor and entrepreneur, as the guest for the Tech at TV podcast. Leandro, an alumnus of FIU and Yale University, has been interviewed by the USPTO. The podcast was brought to viewers by Eagle Communications from Coral Springs, Florida. During the setup, there was some technical testing and troubleshooting to ensure proper audio and video connections between Dr. Hernandez and Leandro.
Startup Investments and Entrepreneurial Insights
Leandro discussed his experience with startups and investments, focusing on his work with LGM Ventures. He explained that LGM Ventures focuses on early-stage investments in technology companies, particularly in areas like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain. Leandro emphasized the importance of understanding the needs of both investors and entrepreneurs, and shared his own journey from being an inventor to becoming a product leader and entrepreneur. He highlighted the value of diverse experiences in shaping his approach to founding and leading companies.
Strategic VC Networking Insights
Leandro explained his role as an LP at J Ventures, a VC fund investing in early-stage companies, particularly those with Israel-developed technologies. He described his broader vision of creating a "Paypal Mafia" style network of entrepreneurs and investors, combining operational experience with investment opportunities. Leandro advised entrepreneurs to thoroughly research potential investors by analyzing their portfolio and investment criteria, suggesting that AI tools could help develop prototypes before approaching investors.
Startup to Corporate Transition Insights
Leandro shared his experience transitioning from a startup to a corporate environment, highlighting his role as VP of Product at Prove, which acquired his previous company, Unify ID, a motion-based behavioral biometrics startup. He explained how Unify ID leveraged sensors on phones for frictionless authentication and described his engineering background, including a patent for a durable RFID tag for tracking high-value assets. Leandro also discussed his work at Quick See, a search engine for apps, where he helped grow the company from 50 to over 450 employees, and mentioned his involvement in other patents related to search technology.
App Opportunities and Career Aspirations
Leandro discusses his experience in identifying o...