Blitzgscheit

The Austrian Patent Office’s innovation podcast (episodes available in German only)

About the Podcast

From the first flash of inspiration, through small and large hurdles, all the way to innovation – on Blitzgscheit, the Austrian Patent Office’s innovation podcast, we bring people and their inspiring stories to the mic.

Personal, approachable, and direct – get to know the people behind the innovations and let their stories inspire you.

The Blitzgscheit podcast is aimed at anyone who develops, protects, and markets ideas themselves – or simply wants to be inspired by people who think “outside the box.”

Note: The opinions expressed by the respective guests in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the Austrian Patent Office.

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From a vacation in Cuba to an award-winning folding bike: Valentin Vodev
A vacation in Cuba, three homemade folding bikes, and a passion for experimentation: For Valentin Vodev, the story of Vello didn’t begin with a business plan, but with the desire to explore a country in a different way. In this episode, the designer, inventor, and CEO of Vello GmbH explains why, even as a child, he preferred taking toys apart rather than playing with them, how countless prototypes gave rise to innovative folding bikes, and why patents are far more than just a legal formality for young companies. We also discuss the courage to experiment, the value of setbacks, Vello’s entry into the Chinese market, and why sustainable mobility doesn’t mean making sacrifices for Valentin Vodev.
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The voice of the podcast: Julia Zach

With her expertise in intellectual property and her knack for inspiring stories, Julia Zach hosts our podcast.

“For a long time now, I have had the privilege of speaking with inventors. For many years I was able to advise them at the patent office's customer center on their first steps.

In doing so, I noticed: at the beginning there is almost always a problem that someone experiences or recognizes, for which they seek and find a solution, and who then summons the courage and the unwavering determination to bring it to life.”

Do you have questions or suggestions for interesting topics? Then send us an email at podcast[at]patentamt.at

Podcast recommendation

Do you love podcasts and want to learn more about intellectual property, inventors, and the Austrian innovation ecosystem? Then we recommend the NCP-IP podcast Women4Innovation – tune in and give it a listen!