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7 Lessons They Don’t Teach You In Crowdfunding School

Startup Professionals Musings

Crowdfunding is the hot new vehicle for raising money to support your entrepreneurial efforts, with over 1,250 website platforms around the world to help you, according to a 2015 industry report. Crowdfunding platforms don’t have the facilities to handle non-disclosure agreements that you might expect from every professional investor.

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7 Reasons Smart Startups Establish 'Coopetition'

Startup Professionals Musings

For example, think of all the specialized social-media sites that allow the use of your Facebook or Twitter credentials, instead of forcing a new one. In every case, make sure your intellectual property is protected up front with a two-way non-disclosure agreement. And growth is the lifeblood of every startup.