Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 21, 2010

Shame about not getting it in legal writing that you owned the original IP. Founded it as a California LLC but your potential VC wants a Delaware C-Corp? I know he’s smart but you wouldn’t hire a Javascript developer to do your database design – would you? He mostly covers Southern California.

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Southern California Silicon Valley IP Stock Options 318

Duct Tape Marketing

JULY 30, 2015

Below are screenshots of Airbnb.com taken from California and Singapore respectively. You will notice the 3 accommodation images when viewed from California are Santa Cruz, San Francisco, and Monterey, all of which are located in California. Airbnb.com Viewed From California. Airbnb As An Example.

Conversion 28

Conversion San Francisco Singapore IP 28

www.paulgraham.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

They all use the same simple-minded model.They seem to have approached the problem by thinking about how todo database matches instead of how dating works in the real world.An But its hard to raise money with an IP cloud over your head, becauseinvestors cant judge how serious it is. Andyet theres a lot of money at stake.

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Startup Cofounder Software Stock 105

VC Cafe

MARCH 8, 2010

the world’s largest maker of proprietary database software, is acquiring Israeli startup Convergin, which makes software that lets telcos deliver services across multiple networks and platforms. For previous editions, click here. ORACLE IS BUYING ISRAELI SOFTWARE MAKER CONVERGIN FOR $85 MLN. Oracle Corp., DVTel, Inc., DVTel, Inc.,

IP 68

IP Analytics Portfolio 68

www.vccafe.com

MARCH 11, 2013

From premium paid subscription databases to free tools showcasing new startups and startup maps, The Ultimate Startup Intelligence Tools List is guaranteed to help you get your research done. Plus, their javascript Library is real time so you get notifications on any database update. Need a database/back end solution?

Software Review 53

Software Review Technical Review Startup 53

Occam's Razor

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Switch your IP to the first opportunity from #1. I'm so surprised that California is missing from the top 7. That is the value of querying a database of intentions like Google Trends, you realize how wrong your gut is.). At the minimum, make recommendations for decent sized experiments to validate profitability.

Metrics 60

Metrics Analytics Non-Compete Search 60