023 - Revolutionizing Patents with AI: The Future of IP Law with Malachi Hernandez, CEO, Ipelint
Pitch, Build, Scale - Startup Founder Stories in the Age of AI · 2025-07-01 · 25 min
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What if you could cut IP legal review time from weeks to 15 minutes - and increase your odds of getting a patent approved?In this episode of Pitch, Build, Scale, we sit down with Malachi Hernandez, CEO of Ipelint, to explore how AI is transforming the future of intellectual property. We dive into Malachi’s journey from patent analyst to LegalTech founder, how Ipelint’s AI delivers defendable claims faster than traditional firms, and the surprising traction he's getting from both solo patent lawyers and massive global firms.We also explore the unique challenges of selling to legacy legal systems, why bootstrapping isn't a death sentence, and how strategic communication - not capital - is often the real bottleneck for early-stage startups. If you're building in AI, LegalTech, or just curious how to scale without millions in funding, this one’s for you.ResourcesIpelint: