A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

JULY 12, 2010

Innovative design and intellectual property are no longer long-term competitive advantages. You live in the era of the flat world where millions of people have access to technology, education, and a powerful sales, marketing, and communication platform (the Internet). Almost anything can be copied.

Intellectual Property 319

Intellectual Property Bootstrapping Software Review Open Source 319

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Of course it helps to have innovative technologies before you start building a business. If you have been working alone, perfecting your idea, with no new business track record, your best strategy is to license the technology to a company or team with real business startup experience. Commercialization requires infrastructure.

Technical Review 391

Technical Review Intellectual Property Early Stage Global 391

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 22, 2020

Every startup founder loves to prompt for questions from investors and potential key team members about their vision, and the huge opportunity that can be had with their disruptive technology. Are any lawsuits and challenges to intellectual property pending?

Technical Review 436

Technical Review Due Diligence Sweat Equity Burn Rate 436

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 17, 2020

Check for intellectual property barriers in your way. For example, the Segway personal vehicle was proven technology 15 years ago, but is still constrained by right-of-way laws, liability issues, and charging stations. Don’t forget to consider customer alternatives, like trains versus airplanes.

Technical Review 434

Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Internet 434

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.” Apply for contests and business grants. Join a startup incubator. Commit to a major customer.

Intellectual Property 341

Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Incubator 341

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Years ago, it cost a million dollars for a new e-commerce site, one that you can now create for almost nothing with current tools and technology. 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

Steve Blank

APRIL 23, 2014

If they decide to buy, large companies can: license/acquire intellectual property. Companies that acquire startups for their intellectual property, teams or product lines are acquiring startups that are still searching for a business model. Five Types of Innovation to Buy.

Acquisition 334

Acquisition Intellectual Property Silicon Valley Startup 334

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2019

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.” Apply for contests and business grants. Join a startup incubator. Commit to a major customer.

Finance 320

Finance Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator 320

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.” Apply for contests and business grants. Get a loan or line-of-credit. Commit to a major customer.

Intellectual Property 309

Intellectual Property Technical Review Venture Capital Startup 309

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 14, 2014

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.” Apply for contests and business grants. Get a loan or line-of-credit. Commit to a major customer.

Entrepreneur 283

Entrepreneur Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator 283

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Even after your application is accepted, the issuing process takes a lifetime in today’s technology (4-5 years). Software technology changes rapidly. Either way, new computational technology algorithms would still be patentable, as long as the algorithm meets the defined requirements for novelty, usefulness and inventiveness.

Software Review 250

Software Review Software Technical Review Intellectual Property 250

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Intellectual Property, the core of the business, is not protected. Your intellectual property is the backbone of your business. Therefore, protecting your intellectual property by filing trademark, copyright and patent applications is essential to ensure that you have legal recourse if infringement occurs.

Intellectual Property 215

Intellectual Property Framework Technical Review Social Media 215

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 18, 2012

Values intellectual property. The technology or product may be at an embryonic stage. The investor, in order to eventually be successful, has to spot not only winning technologies but winning people, and all investors have a slightly different view of what a winner looks like.

Technical Review 294

Technical Review Intellectual Property Angel Investor Elevator Pitch 294

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

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2020

For example, “We just patented a new battery technology that will cut your smartphone charge time and cost in half.” Be sure to include this in your “elevator pitch,” which you must always deliver as a prelude to your technology features. Use non-fuzzy terms to quantify customer value. Major milestones along the way should be outlined.

Business Plan 423

Business Plan Product Intellectual Property Elevator Pitch 423

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 13, 2020

Registered patents and other intellectual property. Since your product or technology may still be in the early stages of development, the investor in actually investing in you, and your previous achievements, as much as your current startup.

Intellectual Property 316

Intellectual Property Angel Investor Early Stage Venture Capital 316

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2022

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.” Apply for contests and business grants. Get a loan or line-of-credit. Commit to a major customer.

Intellectual Property 261

Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator Bootstrapping 261

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2013

Values intellectual property. The technology or product may be at an embryonic stage. The investor, in order to eventually be successful, has to spot not only winning technologies but winning people, and all investors have a slightly different view of what a winner looks like.

Technical Review 273

Technical Review Intellectual Property Angel Investor Elevator Pitch 273

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 18, 2014

Of course, it helps to have innovative technologies before you start building a business. If you have been working alone, perfecting your idea, with no new business track record, your best strategy is to license the technology to a company or team with real business experience. Truly disruptive technologies carry an extra burden.

Technical Review 266

Technical Review Intellectual Property Early Stage Global 266

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 4, 2014

You need to find the skills or experience you don’t have in business, technology or money. Your idea is not intellectual property yet, so it has no inherent value. Two heads are better than one, so the first task in many startups is finding a co-founder or two. Key to required patents or trade secrets.

Cofounder 261

Cofounder Stock Founder Technical Cofounder 261

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Define some intellectual property. File a patent and trademarks to show real intellectual property. A good start is taking an active role in relevant technology groups, trade associations, university activities, and local business groups. Reserve the company name on social networks to protect it.

Intellectual Property 249

Intellectual Property Angel Investor Technical Review Elevator Pitch 249

Women Entrepreneurs Can

MAY 31, 2024

Intellectual property (IP) protection is of the utmost importance. Stay Tech Savvy Integrate technology into the way you protect trade secrets. Conclusion Protecting intellectual property should not be seen as a one-time task but an ongoing mission. Don’t put off taking action.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property IP Security Database 52

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2023

You need to find the skills or experience you don’t have in business, technology, or money. Your idea is not intellectual property yet, so it has no inherent value. I always tell entrepreneurs that two heads are better than one, so the first task in many startups is finding a cofounder or two.

Technical Cofounder 247

Technical Cofounder Equity Distribution Cofounder 247

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2020

This may include things like contingent liabilities , litigation risks, intellectual property-related issues, as well as problematic contracts. Technology and Intellectual Property. As a buyer, you should be interested in the company’s technology in addition to its intellectual property.

Technical Review 110

Technical Review Software Review Due Diligence Merger 110

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

Intellectual property protection is great on paper and “limited” in practice. Eventually, China’s innovation-driven economy needs intellectual property rights and anti-trust laws that are enforced. Filed under: China , Customer Development , Technology , Venture Capital. Entrepreneurial Culture. Fear of Failure.

China 328

China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 328

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Registered patents and other intellectual property. Since your product or technology may still be in the early stages of development, the investor in actually investing in you, and your previous achievements, as much as your current startup.

Intellectual Property 278

Intellectual Property Angel Investor Early Stage Venture Capital 278

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. Startups in technology, healthcare, clean energy, and fintech find particular promise in Canada’s growing industries.

Mexico 148

Mexico Canada Intellectual Property North America 148

Steve Blank

JUNE 19, 2014

Over the last two and a half years the National Science Foundation I-Corps has taught over 300 teams of scientists how to commercialize their technology and how to fail less, increasing their odds for commercial success. assess intellectual property and regulatory risk before they design and build.

Lean 277

Lean SBIR Intellectual Property Customer Development 277

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 30, 2012

All too many startups are founded simply on the basis of a new and exciting technology invented by an industrious technologist. Develop the solution with your technology, and develop a strategy to maximize your impact in the marketplace. Intellectual property (IP). Scalability.

Intellectual Property 248

Intellectual Property Startup IP Finance 248

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

You need to find the skills or experience you don’t have in business, technology, or money. Your idea is not intellectual property yet, so it has no inherent value. I always tell entrepreneurs that two heads are better than one, so the first task in many startups is finding a co-founder or two.

Equity 238

Equity Cofounder Technical Cofounder Intellectual Property 238

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2014

Registered patents and other intellectual property. Since your product or technology may still be in the early stages of development, the investor in actually investing in you, and your previous achievements, as much as your current startup.

Angel Investor 268

Angel Investor Intellectual Property Entrepreneur Early Stage 268

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 30, 2019

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.” Apply for contests and business grants. Get a loan or line-of-credit. Commit to a major customer.

Intellectual Property 219

Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Incubator 219

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 6, 2012

Boasting resources for life sciences, bio-tech, medical devices, photonics, clean energy, and engineering, BU can help to incubate businesses in just about any physical technology. Only 15 technology startups are accepted at a time, but what the program lacks in quantity, it makes up for in quality. Harvard Innovation Lab.

Incubator 202

Incubator New York City Boston Intellectual Property 202

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2014

Check for intellectual property barriers in your way. For example, the Segway personal vehicle was proven technology 13 years ago, but is still constrained by right-of-way laws, liability issues, and charging stations. Don’t forget to consider customer alternatives, like trains versus airplanes.

Technical Review 267

Technical Review Due Diligence Entrepreneur Intellectual Property 267

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 13, 2023

Check for intellectual property barriers in your way. For example, the Segway personal vehicle was proven technology 20 years ago, but is still constrained by right-of-way laws, liability issues, and charging stations. Don’t forget to consider customer alternatives, like trains versus airplanes.

Technical Review 267

Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Internet 267

Steve Blank

JANUARY 27, 2011

The most visible step was the first International Business Model Competition , hosted by the BYU Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology. for startups created from university intellectual property to number one. I spent last weekend in Utah at BYU as a guest of Professor Nathan Furr , (a former Ph.D.

Business Model 285

Business Model Utah Intellectual Property Agile 285

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Years ago, it cost a million dollars for a new e-commerce site, one that you can now create for almost nothing with current tools and technology. 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