ScaleHQ Podcast · 2025-08-06 · 1h 11m
In this episode of the ScaleHQ Podcast, host Sean Steele sits down with Ian Aldridge, founder of Progressive Legal, to talk all things intellectual property (IP). Ian shares his insights from over 20 years in legal practice, helping more than 4,000 businesses build defensible assets. They identify the IP blind spots that threaten small businesses, the red flags investors look for, and how founders can practically protect what they’ve built, especially when scaling beyond $5 million or expanding internationally. About the Guest: Ian Aldridge is the founder of Progressive Legal , a law firm purpose-built for Australian small businesses. He’s worked in large firms, spent time overseas, and now focuses on providing clear, plain-English legal advice to founders navigating commercial, structural, and IP issues.
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