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Startup Non-Disclosure Agreements are Overrated

Startup Professionals Musings

Entrepreneurs often get the advice from their lawyers and friends to always get a Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA or CDA) signed before disclosing anything about their new venture. Most investors and startup advisors I know hate them, and refuse to sign them. Strategic partner. Who is right? Trade secrets.

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When is a Startup Non-Disclosure Really Required?

Startup Professionals Musings

Entrepreneurs often get the advice from their lawyers and friends to always get a Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA or CDA) signed before disclosing anything about their new venture. Most investors and startup advisors I know hate them, and refuse to sign them. Strategic partner. Who is right? Trade secrets.

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Idea Non-Disclosure Demands Kill Investor Interest

Startup Professionals Musings

Entrepreneurs often get the advice from their lawyers and friends to always get a Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA or CDA) signed before disclosing anything about their new venture. Most investors and startup advisors I know hate them, and refuse to sign them. Strategic partner. Who is right? Trade secrets.

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Don’t Ask Known Investors to Sign Non-Disclosures

Startup Professionals Musings

Entrepreneurs often get the advice from their lawyers and friends to always get a Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA or CDA) signed before disclosing anything about their new venture. Most investors and startup advisors I know hate them, and refuse to sign them. Strategic partner. Who is right? Trade secrets.

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Startup Myths #1 – You Need an NDA

chrissundberg.com

The Truth: A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) can be a useful document. However, it’s designed in most cases to apply to employees. They should not be used with investors, co-founders, advisors, etc. Imagine, if you will, that I’m an angel investor. VC’s won’t sign them.

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