Slide 1 — Vision
Build PatSnap Venture Studio to systematically incubate AI ventures while retaining entrepreneurial talent.
Slide 2 — Why Now
AI innovation cycles are accelerating.
Top builders increasingly want founder opportunities.
Strategic ventures create future product and M&A options.
Slide 3 — The Program
Standard governance
Clear IP boundaries
Conflict-of-interest management
Board approval
Venture lifecycle
Slide 4 — Benefits to PatSnap
Talent retention
Faster innovation
AI product pipeline
Strategic investment opportunities
Future acquisition pipeline
Slide 5 — Pilot: PatSnap × Dokki
Dokki is an AI knowledge infrastructure venture initiated before employment. CEO: Brad. Employee remains full-time at PatSnap and acts only as shareholder, subject to governance.
Slide 6 — Option A
Strategic Partner
No investment
Strategic relationship
Future investment right
Slide 7 — Option B
Strategic Investor
Minority investment
Strategic collaboration
Future acquisition option
Slide 8 — Governance
No use of PatSnap IP
Transparent disclosure
Employment remains first priority
Independent management
Slide 9 — Next Steps
Approve a pilot Venture Program and evaluate Dokki as the inaugural external venture under the framework.