Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Bypasses intellectual property as not worth the cost. Cash is always hard to find, but in many cases it’s even harder to find access to needed distribution channels, government contract expertise, or the special skills required to deliver your solution. Easier-to-use’ and other fuzzy terms won’t get any attention.

Intellectual Property 312

Intellectual Property Startup Angel Investor Viral 312

Women Entrepreneurs Can

MAY 31, 2024

Intellectual property (IP) protection is of the utmost importance. For example, use encrypted digital storage and secure communication channels to safeguard information that could compromise sensitive trade secrets. Conclusion Protecting intellectual property should not be seen as a one-time task but an ongoing mission.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property IP Security Database 52

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 26, 2012

With a reported attendance of over 5,000 local and international channel players, buyers and trade visitors, this was a good start for a key industry event looking to be a major player in the region. 2011 was a Watershed Year for Hacktivism. Solutions are increasingly gaining in complexity with the rapid changes in technology.

Malaysia 226

Malaysia Intellectual Property Government Technical Review 226

Gust

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Marketing/Sales Channels/Partnerships 0-10%. Good product and intellectual property are important, but the quality of the team is key. The company needs some additional work on building sales channels and partnerships (80% of norm). Strength of the Product and Intellectual Property.

Valuation 146

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation Intellectual Property Technical Review 146

Up and Running

JULY 28, 2022

Nonprofit – An organization whose mission primarily isn’t to make profits for the owners but to channel revenue it generates to fund a social mission or cause. Secure your intellectual property. Check out the IRS tax requirements to determine what taxes your business structure deals with.

Small Business 167

Small Business Intellectual Property Cofounder Software Review 167

YoungUpstarts

MAY 15, 2020

Intellectual property (IP), which is often the heart of a startup’s business strategy, constitutes a small subset of those legal rights. The four types of intellectual property are trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and patents. Trademarks are an easily recognizable form of intellectual property.

Intellectual Property 290

Intellectual Property IP San Jose Bankruptcy 290

Steve Blank

MARCH 31, 2014

Today’s workforce has radically different expectations, brands are losing their power, physical channels are being destroyed by virtual ones, market share is less important than market creation, and software is eating world. For example, Coke added snack foods, which could be distributed through its existing distribution channels.

Private Equity 330

Private Equity Metrics China Intellectual Property 330

Women Entrepreneurs Can

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Include a detailed marketing strategy that encompasses both online and offline channels. Implementing Robust Cybersecurity Measures As a digital business, protecting your customers’ data and your own intellectual property is paramount.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Social Media Software Review Audience 52

Steve Blank

DECEMBER 7, 2009

——— While how you iterate and execute your idea is more important than the idea itself, there are parts of your intellectual property a startup does need to protect. This is more challengine than it appears, and method of insulation is supporting varied input channels. More on this in the next post.

Silicon Valley 261

Silicon Valley Non-disclosure Agreement NDA Startup 261

YoungUpstarts

MAY 20, 2018

Thierry LeVasseur is a tech innovator and entrepreneur who parlayed a deep knowledge of the Web and multi-channel digital communications to devise a family of patented advances to address any number of pain points around today’s email systems. Take intellectual property.

Technical Review 133

Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Entrepreneur Intellectual Property 133

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

This post is an update of what we learned about life science distribution channels. Life Science/Health Care distribution channels differ by Category. It turns out that for commercialization, the business model (Customers, Channel, Revenue Model, etc.) Life Science and Health Care Differences in Distribution Channels.

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Distribution Channel Lean Intellectual Property 232

The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2017

Data rooms can also store company copyrighted works, trade secrets, and intellectual property. VDR provides the necessary channel through which such companies can survive and launch careful IPO document management and retention. Going public implies that a business is subjected to new federal, state and local regulations.

Software Review 66

Software Review Technical Review Intellectual Property Due Diligence 66

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 3, 2016

Bypasses intellectual property as not worth the cost. Cash is always hard to find, but in many cases it’s even harder to find access to needed distribution channels, government contract expertise, or the special skills required to deliver your solution. Easier-to-use’ and other fuzzy terms won’t get any attention.

Intellectual Property 120

Intellectual Property Startup Angel Investor Viral 120

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 1, 2015

Bypasses intellectual property as not worth the cost. Cash is always hard to find, but in many cases it’s even harder to find access to needed distribution channels, government contract expertise, or the special skills required to deliver your solution. Easier-to-use’ and other fuzzy terms won’t get any attention.

Intellectual Property 120

Intellectual Property Angel Investor Viral Distribution 120

Up and Running

MAY 1, 2014

Intellectual Property : Again, this mostly applies to technology and scientific ventures. But, if you have intellectual property that is proprietary to your business and helps your business defend itself against competitors, you should detail that information here. Social Media. Manufacturers’ Representatives.

Business Plan 163

Business Plan Forecast Balance Sheet Distribution 163

The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Similarly, Zoom has seen channel partners contribute to 40% of its business in Japan. From protecting intellectual property to drafting contracts, legal matters are often complex and can carry long-term implications if mishandled. One of the most significant benefits of a business partnership is its ability to boost revenue.

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Early Stage Artificial Inteligence Intellectual Property Startup 156

Growthink Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2012

Important aside : for those entrepreneurs that harbor the desire to sell but not the ambition to build a meaningfully sized, process-based organization should then focus their exit planning almost exclusively on technology and intellectual property development. And you know what? Yes, companies that sell are the good and lucky ones.

Intellectual Property 112

Intellectual Property Technical Review Revenue Reputation 112

David Cohen

JANUARY 4, 2012

Microsoft will not retain intellectual property or equity in any of the participating companies but will provide provisioned Xbox development kits, Kinect hardware, the Kinect for Windows SDK and space for testing and developing during the program. Some of the mentors include: Myself, Founder/CEO, TechStars.

Intellectual Property 79

Intellectual Property Seattle Equity Programming 79

Up and Running

MAY 12, 2020

Protect any intellectual property you may own by applying for copyrights, trademarks, or patents. You’re basically looking to establish multiple avenues of communication with customers through digital and traditional channels. Obtain the appropriate licenses and permits. Set up a business bank account.

Software Review 153

Software Review Exit Strategy Technical Review Business Plan 153

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 18, 2020

It’s equally easy to go online and incorporate your new entity, register some intellectual property and have some fun with social media for marketing and interacting with customers. Use multiple social-media channels, blogging, email and voicemail to build the same image and responsiveness as larger competitors.

Hockey Stick 423

Hockey Stick Bootstrapping Sweat Equity Intellectual Property 423

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Similar companies, even though competitors, usually face economies of scale and overlapping distribution channels. Make sure you don’t violate even the spirit of local laws or customs, and make sure your intellectual property is protected with proper two-way non-disclosure agreements before you start.

Partner 434

Partner Non-disclosure Agreement Intellectual Property Non-Compete 434

Growthink Blog

MARCH 14, 2011

Important aside : for those entrepreneurs that harbor the desire to sell but not the ambition to build a meaningfully sized organization should then focus their exit planning almost exclusively on technology and intellectual property development. When they get knocked down, they smile, wipe their brow, and get right back in the fray.

Technical Review 76

Technical Review Intellectual Property Revenue Technology 76

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 11, 2022

These normally include people, tangible property, intellectual property, and cash flow requirements. Channels have to be identified through which a startup creates awareness, induces evaluation, enables purchase, and executes the delivery of the value proposition. Investors will demand clear channel definitions.

Business Model 334

Business Model Intellectual Property Angel Investor Channel 334

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 26, 2021

Identify your intellectual property or “secret sauce.” Specify a primary customer channel for sales. Today the most common and successful channel for new ventures is online e-commerce. Other viable channels would include licensing, contracting, white labeling, and services.

Intellectual Property 332

Intellectual Property Angel Investor Business Model Channel 332

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 19, 2020

Smart entrepreneurs never outsource their core competency, and never rely on intellectual property they don’t own. Focus on marketing and indirect channels to get the message out quickly. They also don’t try to do everything in-house, since growing all the expertise you need is slow and expensive.

Hockey Stick 386

Hockey Stick Intellectual Property Startup Non-Compete 386

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

It’s equally easy to go online and incorporate your new entity, register some intellectual property and have some fun with social media for marketing and interacting with customers. Use multiple social-media channels, blogging, email and voicemail to build the same image and responsiveness as larger competitors.

Equity 349

Equity Hockey Stick Bootstrapping Sweat Equity 349

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 1, 2012

No intellectual property. Intellectual property is also often the largest element of early-stage company valuations for professional investors. A major resource is cash funding, but other resources, such as industry contacts and access to marketing channels may be more important for certain products.

Intellectual Property 274

Intellectual Property Entrepreneur Viral Early Stage 274

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 14, 2023

Smart entrepreneurs never outsource their core competency, and never rely on intellectual property they don’t own. Focus on marketing and indirect channels to get the message out quickly. They also don’t try to do everything in-house, since growing all the expertise you need is slow and expensive.

Hockey Stick 339

Hockey Stick Intellectual Property Non-Compete Business Model 339

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 14, 2020

Marketing programs and distribution channels are required for even the best solutions, with an appropriate and viable rollout and growth strategy. Lack of intellectual property. Potential return on investment cannot be calculated without a clear understanding and evidence of actual costs, revenue flows, and margins.

Due Diligence 308

Due Diligence Intellectual Property Preferred Stock Startup 308

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2010

That’s because a company’s value is a composite of all of the quantitative and qualitative factors that comprise a company: revenues, expenses, risks, growth prospects, quality of the management team, competitive advantages, strength of the intellectual property, and so forth.

Intellectual Property 223

Intellectual Property .Net Valuation Distribution 223

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

No intellectual property. Intellectual property is also often the largest element of early-stage company valuations for professional investors. A major resource is cash funding, but other resources, such as industry contacts and access to marketing channels may be more important for certain products.

Intellectual Property 251

Intellectual Property Startup Viral Early Stage 251

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 31, 2020

Even the best solutions these days need to be marketed on multiple platforms, including online, social media, and the proper industry and customer channels for customer geographies. Inventors follow a structured process to assemble and test solutions, file patents for intellectual property protection, and define production details.

Founder 312

Founder Intellectual Property Dilution Startup 312

venturebeat.com

JULY 12, 2012

Dylan’s Desk: New security threats target intellectual property, infrastructure. The Bing Fund, Microsoft’s newest incubator, to be headed by VoodooPC founder Rahul Sood. 4 days ago. From $1.5B to half a trillion dollars: PayPal celebrates a 10th anniversary. Editor’s picks. Featured stories. Cloud services.

Detroit 69

Detroit Incubator Technical Review Venture Capital 69

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 13, 2019

These normally include people, tangible property, intellectual property, and cash flow requirements. Channels have to be identified through which a startup creates awareness, induces evaluation, enables purchase, and executes the delivery of the value proposition. Investors will demand clear channel definitions.

Intellectual Property 250

Intellectual Property Business Model Angel Investor Channel 250

Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

These included; identification of a compelling clinical need, large enough market, intellectual property, regulatory issues, and reimbursement, and whether there was a plausible exit. Allan May of Life Science Angels modified the standard Investment Readiness Level to include metrics that were specific for medical device startups.

Incubator 318

Incubator Intellectual Property Startup Lean 318

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 13, 2011

Do describe your intellectual property and “secret sauce”. Clearly define the customer, channel, and revenue model associated with this solution. Describe your market penetration strategy, sales channels, pricing, and strategic partnerships. Skip the technical jargon and hyperbole. Focus is the keyword here.

Business Plan 290

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 290

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2012

Do describe your intellectual property and “secret sauce”. Clearly define the customer, channel, and revenue model associated with this solution. Describe your market penetration strategy, sales channels, pricing, and strategic partnerships. Skip the technical jargon and hyperbole. Focus is the keyword here.

Business Plan 283

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 283