YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Stern , partner at Kurzman Eisenberg Corbin & Lever, LLP. Who is liable for possible intellectual property rights infringement? The creation of a web site will involve many intellectual property rights issues. by Ilene B. Congratulations! But don’t pat yourself too hard on the back.

Web Development 193

Web Development Web Intellectual Property Developer 193

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 22, 2020

Are any lawsuits and challenges to intellectual property pending? These questions are the key ones in every due diligence effort, always done by accredited investors, but almost never done by key employees and new partners. Calculate employee stock option values and vesting times, as well as salary.

Technical Review 436

Technical Review Due Diligence Sweat Equity Burn Rate 436

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Investors and partners now look only for a framework of your business essentials, within the context of your opportunity, solution, and financials. Before you bring on partners, develop intellectual property, raise capital, or generate revenues, you need to establish an official business entity.

Intellectual Property 404

Intellectual Property Startup Angel Groups Social Media 404

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Make sure your plan answers every relevant question that you could possibly imagine from your business partners, spouse, and potential investors. Register some intellectual property. Forcing yourself to write down a plan is actually the only way to make sure you actually have a plan. Set realistic milestones and achieve some.

Intellectual Property 281

Intellectual Property Entrepreneur Sweat Equity CTO Hire 281

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Here are a few tips to ensure that you and your partners start out on the right foot. Consider regular face-to-face meetings with prospective partners, so you can gauge body language and “listen between the lines.” Has your prospective business partner invested in or run a business before? Congratulations! Hire professionals.

Partner 208

Partner Technical Review Intellectual Property Due Diligence 208

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

One of the readers asked my opinion around sharing your startup concept: My first question has always been - how do you protect your idea while shopping around for feedback, partners, developers, etc.? Beyond that, I want lots of conversations with experts, users, customers, VCs, partners, etc. Lots of thoughts here. False Confidence.

NDA 211

NDA Stealth Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement 211

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 31, 2012

Make sure your plan answers every relevant question that you could possibly imagine from your business partners, spouse, and potential investors. Register some intellectual property. Forcing yourself to write down a plan is actually the only way to make sure you actually have a plan. Set realistic milestones and achieve some.

Intellectual Property 260

Intellectual Property Sweat Equity CTO Hire Fractional CTO 260

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 17, 2011

Make sure your plan answers every relevant question that you could possibly imagine from your business partners, spouse, and potential investors. Register some intellectual property. Forcing yourself to write down a plan is actually the only way to make sure you actually have a plan. Set realistic milestones and achieve some.

Intellectual Property 253

Intellectual Property Sweat Equity CTO Hire Fractional CTO 253

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

One of the readers asked my opinion around sharing your startup concept: My first question has always been - how do you protect your idea while shopping around for feedback, partners, developers, etc.? Beyond that, I want lots of conversations with experts, users, customers, VCs, partners, etc. Lots of thoughts here. False Confidence.

NDA 198

NDA Stealth Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement 198

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 24, 2014

It turns out it actually takes time to build a high-growth business with differentiated intellectual property and roll out large, enterprise-class marketing solutions. I remain a huge supporter and am very proud of our accomplishments and hugely optimistic about our future. 5 years ago.

Los Angeles 387

Los Angeles Intellectual Property LP Venture Capital 387

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 17, 2009

Would you want to run the risk that your former employer could have a claim against the intellectual property you’ve created because you broke company policies and developed your ideas on company resources? Imagine you pour 5 years of your life into your next gig and it starts to become successful. Not worth it.

Founder Vesting 365

Founder Vesting Intellectual Property Stock Options IP 365

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 13, 2020

It takes more than one person to build a business, so the lone entrepreneur, without support from any visible team, advisors, partners, or potential customers, will not attract investors. Registered patents and other intellectual property. Surrounded by the right people and track record.

Intellectual Property 316

Intellectual Property Angel Investor Early Stage Venture Capital 316

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 22, 2010

Make sure your plan answers every relevant question that you could possibly imagine from your business partners, spouse, and potential investors. Register some intellectual property. Forcing yourself to write down a plan is actually the only way to make sure you actually have a plan. Set realistic objectives and milestones.

Intellectual Property 222

Intellectual Property Sweat Equity CTO Hire Fractional CTO 222

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 4, 2014

The next default of waiting until later is equally bad, since partners who bow out early will still expect an equal share of that first billion you make later. Your idea is not intellectual property yet, so it has no inherent value. Now comes the reality check. Key to required patents or trade secrets.

Cofounder 261

Cofounder Stock Founder Technical Cofounder 261

Steve Blank

JUNE 19, 2014

We assumed that for commercial hypotheses (clinical utility, who the customer is, data and quality of data, how reimbursement works, what parts of the product are valuable, roles of partners, etc.) clinical utility, customer, quality of data, reimbursement, what parts of the product are valuable, roles of CRO’s , and partners, etc.,)

Lean 277

Lean SBIR Intellectual Property Customer Development 277

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2023

The next default of waiting until later is equally bad, since partners who bow out early will still expect an equal share of that first billion you make later. Your idea is not intellectual property yet, so it has no inherent value. Now comes the reality check. Key to required patents or trade secrets.

Technical Cofounder 247

Technical Cofounder Equity Distribution Cofounder 247

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 18, 2012

Successful entrepreneurs already have a visible network of trusted suppliers, potential customers, partners, and even investors. Values intellectual property. Listens before answering questions. Networked and connected. These are critical to any venture. A successful track record with previous investors is a home run.

Technical Review 294

Technical Review Intellectual Property Angel Investor Elevator Pitch 294

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 15, 2022

It takes more than one person to build a business, so the lone entrepreneur, without support from any visible team, advisors, partners, or potential customers, will not attract investors. Registered patents and other intellectual property. Surrounded by the right people and track record.

Intellectual Property 278

Intellectual Property Angel Investor Early Stage Venture Capital 278

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

The next default of waiting until later is equally bad, since partners who bow out early will still expect an equal share of that first billion you make later. Your idea is not intellectual property yet, so it has no inherent value. Now comes the reality check. Key to required patents or trade secrets.

Equity 238

Equity Cofounder Technical Cofounder Intellectual Property 238

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2014

It takes more than one person to build a business, so the lone entrepreneur, without support from any visible team, advisors, partners, or potential customers, will not attract investors. Registered patents and other intellectual property. Surrounded by the right people and track record.

Angel Investor 268

Angel Investor Intellectual Property Entrepreneur Early Stage 268

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2013

Successful entrepreneurs already have a visible network of trusted suppliers, potential customers, partners, and even investors. Values intellectual property. Listens before answering questions. Networked and connected. These are critical to any venture. A successful track record with previous investors is a home run.

Technical Review 273

Technical Review Intellectual Property Angel Investor Elevator Pitch 273

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Investors and partners now look only for a framework of your business essentials, within the context of your opportunity, solution, and financials. Before you bring on partners, develop intellectual property, raise capital, or generate revenues, you need to establish an official business entity.

Intellectual Property 261

Intellectual Property Entrepreneur Angel Groups Social Media 261

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The country’s business-friendly environment is bolstered by its strong intellectual property laws, well-established financial systems, and government support programs for innovation and entrepreneurship. Corruption remains an issue in some regions, so it’s essential to perform due diligence and partner with reputable local firms.

Mexico 148

Mexico Canada Intellectual Property North America 148

Steve Blank

JANUARY 27, 2011

for startups created from university intellectual property to number one. I was quite surprised to find the depth and interest in innovation and sheer number of startups that I saw. I was even more surprised to learn that University of Utah has gone from being ranked 94 th in the U.S. And they are ready to share!

Business Model 285

Business Model Utah Intellectual Property Agile 285

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Successful entrepreneurs already have a visible network of trusted suppliers, potential customers, partners, and even investors. Values intellectual property. Listens before answering questions. Networked and connected. These are critical to any venture. A successful track record with previous investors is a home run.

Angel Investor 241

Angel Investor Technical Review Intellectual Property Elevator Pitch 241

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Of course, this might also lead to investors, partners, and licensing opportunities. These also open new concerns about lost intellectual property, Internet scams, and long-term return on investment. Sites like IdeaBounty get your ideas off the shelf, and give you the wisdom of the crowds. Software crowd sourcing.

Intellectual Property 247

Intellectual Property SEC Venture Capital Equity 247

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Creating a strong value proposition requires substantial customer insight, thorough study, an understanding of the real value of intellectual property, thoughtfulness, and several iterations. There is no product idea good enough to overcome bad partners.

Intellectual Property 265

Intellectual Property Balance Sheet Phoenix Arizona 265

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 26, 2022

You need intellectual property , such as a patent, trade secret, or process expertise that will be a barrier that you can defend. It is possible to partner with others to complement your skills, but you should consider taking time now to gain experience in these areas, or further education before starting a plan.

Founder 262

Founder Intellectual Property Social Media Business Plan 262

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2012

Of course, this might also lead to investors, partners, and licensing opportunities. These also open new concerns about lost intellectual property, Internet scams, and long-term return on investment. Sites like GeniusCrowd get your ideas off the shelf, and give you the wisdom of the crowds. Software crowd sourcing.

Intellectual Property 242

Intellectual Property Venture Capital Angel Investor Equity 242

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Unfortunately, I see good startups fail simply because they don’t have the resources or intellectual property to stay ahead of copycats or big players who see the potential as soon as you step into the marketplace. Make sure your solution is defensible and unique. In fact, the common element in all these steps is “you.”

Intellectual Property 235

Intellectual Property Elevator Pitch Harvest Technical Review 235

Gust

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Good product and intellectual property are important, but the quality of the team is key. Strength of the Product and Intellectual Property. — Easily copied, no intellectual property. Marketing/Sales/Partners. Sales channels, sales and marketing partners. Key partners in place.

Valuation 146

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation Intellectual Property Technical Review 146

The Startup Magazine

APRIL 2, 2020

For startups established as an LLC, the operating agreement is the original blueprint that specifies how the company will be run and which members (partners) hold which responsibilities, among other concerns such as profit-sharing. Protect your intellectual property. You must abide by your operating agreement.

Software Review 139

Software Review Intellectual Property Limited Liability Company IP 139

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Are any lawsuits and challenges to intellectual property pending? These questions are the key ones in every due diligence effort, always done by accredited investors, but almost never done by key employees and new partners. Calculate employee stock option values and vesting times, as well as salary.

Sweat Equity 207

Sweat Equity Burn Rate Technical Review Intellectual Property 207

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2023

Intellectual property rights When it comes to intellectual property rights (IPR), it’s essential that your contracts properly reflect your intentions. Failing to do so could mean that you can’t obtain a patent in the future.

Technical Review 145

Technical Review Intellectual Property Due Diligence Early Stage 145

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2018

These days you can create a C-corp or LLC online quickly at a low cost, to serve you well in signing partners, intellectual property, investors, and revenue. You need to recruit advisors, key partners, and cofounders well before approaching investors. Prepare a pitch deck to document and share your plan.

Technical Cofounder 184

Technical Cofounder Intellectual Property Silicon Valley LLC 184

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2024

Legal and regulatory requirements may encompass intellectual property rights, competition laws, and environmental regulations. Choosing the right partners requires thorough due diligence, assessing their reputation, expertise, and alignment with business values. Clear agreements ensure smooth collaborations.

Technical Review 157

Technical Review Intellectual Property Due Diligence Global 157

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

This approach has been used for years, and implies very little risk, but many startups are still “too busy” to pursuing possible partners. 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