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How to Protect IP When Outsourcing Software Development

Up and Running

For a lot of non-technical founders—that is, entrepreneurs with a business idea but without technical expertise— sourcing software development talent is critical. In many areas, however, the high demand for tech talent appears to be larger than the supply of qualified tech and software developers for hire. IP assignment clause.

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I-Corps @ NIH – Pivoting the Curriculum

Steve Blank

We’re changing the order in which we teach the business model canvas and customer development to better-fit therapeutics, diagnostics and medical devices. The Lean LaunchPad class uses the three “ Lean Startup ” principles: Alexander Osterwalders “ business model canvas ” to frame hypotheses.

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7 Lessons They Don’t Teach You In Crowdfunding School

Startup Professionals Musings

Here are seven lessons I’ve accumulated from real life experiences on how crowdfunding can lead you astray -- and guidance on how to offset these potential negatives: Keep your attention on the business model as well as the solution. Keep all IP details close to the vest.

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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

From RBI, Flexible VCs borrow the ability to reap meaningful returns without demanding founders build for an exit. Santa Clara University shares their demand dividend structure. . Typical business stage. An already proven business model and its already valuable assets. Typical business model.

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Don’t Sleep on Lightning

Version One Ventures

Given these key advantages, I believe that Lightning (or something like it) will ultimately eat all of the USD payment networks and create the foundation for MoIP (Money over IP). . One major player pushing forward this vision is Jack Mallers’ Strike , a simple app that allows anyone to use the Lightning Network with a USD bank account.

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Picking Ventures: Part 2 - Startups and angels: Along the way to.

Tim Keane

" We all have heard/repeated the investment mantra about "big, growing markets" with "unfair advantage IP" position. Growth generated by market demand and sales can be very complex.  If the market demand ramps quickly enough there isn't enough time to consider much else.

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What Big Companies Look For When Buying Your Startup

The Startup Magazine

Yet, investors and analysts demand it. If you can prove a business model, traction, and potential for a tremendous scale with the right backing, you could be a ripe target to be acquired. . IP & Technology. It’s important that you know the value of your IP and position yourself for a good startup exit.