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Someone Stole My Startup Idea – Part 2: They Raised Money With My.

Steve Blank

Our business model changed as we realized that to become a large company, we needed to automate more than just a few marketers. As we were out looking for our Series B round, our company had gotten the attention of “name of big VC firm here” who wanted a play in enterprise software. Are These Your Slides?

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The Ultimate Inventor’s Guide to Inventing Things

Up and Running

To find out what people are complaining about, read forums, turn to your social media accounts, and read reviews. If you want to explain your idea to someone in-depth and are worried potential theft, you can get them to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA)—a legal document that states both parties intent to keep information confidential.

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How To Find A Technical Cofounder For Your Online Business Idea

www.virtuosimedia.com

Many partnerships don’t make it past this stage, devolving into a tangled mess about who owns the idea and the code and what the compensation should be. Gather your market research, your business plan, and your prototype and make your presentation to potential CTOs. Sign that person to an NDA if necessary.