Corporate Piracy: What Founders Don't See Coming, with Amanda Sima
Note: This episode was recorded: May 11, 2026
This episode is for founders who assume patents and NDAs are enough to protect what they build. Amanda Sima, founder and patent holder, joins host Sana on BizBlend to talk about corporate piracy, the version of the founder story most people leave out.
Amanda shares what happened when a copycat product beat her to market, why she regrets one piece of legal advice, and how she turned a three-year legal fight into Brain on Loan, a platform for entrepreneurs facing the same fear.
About the Guest:
Amanda Sima is a founder who has built multiple…
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