The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2020

This may include things like contingent liabilities , litigation risks, intellectual property-related issues, as well as problematic contracts. Technology and Intellectual Property. As a buyer, you should be interested in the company’s technology in addition to its intellectual property. Customers and Sales.

Technical Review 91

Technical Review Software Review Due Diligence Merger 91

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2023

Intellectual property rights When it comes to intellectual property rights (IPR), it’s essential that your contracts properly reflect your intentions. A key customer who can change their mind on a whim can pull the rug out from under the feet of a startup.

Technical Review 111

Technical Review Intellectual Property Due Diligence Early Stage 111

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2022

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. An example would be getting free office space by agreeing to be the property manager for the owner.

Intellectual Property 261

Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator Bootstrapping 261

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Building a minimum viable product, with customer validation. Before you bring on partners, develop intellectual property, raise capital, or generate revenues, you need to establish an official business entity. Early customer feedback will position your solution, and help you make pivots before critical time and money are lost.

Intellectual Property 404

Intellectual Property Startup Angel Groups Social Media 404

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 22, 2020

The allocation of shares among the founders, and the number and size of outside investments, will tells volumes about the health, stability, and management of the business. Is there a real customer willing to give a testimonial? Don’t be sidetracked by potential customers in the middle of a free trial, or friends of the founder.

Technical Review 436

Technical Review Due Diligence Sweat Equity Burn Rate 436

Gust

JANUARY 4, 2012

Last month we covered the basics of intellectual property (IP) for startups, including a simple taxonomy, some common issues and related documents for entrepreneurs to use when forming a new startup. If you do manage to threaten them, they’re more likely to buy you than sue you.

Intellectual Property 143

Intellectual Property IP Startup United States 143

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 26, 2022

For an inventor , the product is everything, and managing cash flow in a business may be the least satisfying part. You need intellectual property , such as a patent, trade secret, or process expertise that will be a barrier that you can defend. Calibrate your ability to rise above competitors and copycats.

Founder 262

Founder Intellectual Property Social Media Business Plan 262

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

The allocation of shares among the founders, and the number and size of outside investments, will tells volumes about the health, stability, and management of the business. Is there a real customer willing to give a testimonial? Don’t be sidetracked by potential customers in the middle of a free trial, or friends of the founder.

Sweat Equity 207

Sweat Equity Burn Rate Technical Review Intellectual Property 207

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2019

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. An example would be getting free office space by agreeing to be the property manager for the owner.

Finance 320

Finance Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator 320

Up and Running

JULY 28, 2022

Partnership – Formed by two or more owners in agreement on how to start, manage and operate a business. You are required to change/replace your EIN if there has been a change in tax status, business name, address, management, and ownership. Secure your intellectual property. Obtain the right business permits and licenses.

Small Business 167

Small Business Intellectual Property Cofounder Software Review 167

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

I was having breakfast with Radhika, an ex-grad student of mine who wanted to share her Customer Discovery progress for her consumer hardware startup. Activities define the unique expertise your company needs to deliver the value proposition, customers, channels, customer relationships and/or revenue. (If Customer Development'

Cofounder 335

Cofounder Founder Intellectual Property Business Model 335

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 11, 2012

Intellectual property content. Some country cultures have little appreciation for software as intellectual property. Near-shore and local outsourcing alternatives are manageable with contracts and non-disclosure agreements. Protect your intellectual property. Technology level. Product or services.

Intellectual Property 222

Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Non-Compete Vietnam 222

The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This could involve leasing out unused space, selling off non-core assets, or finding innovative ways to monetize intellectual property or data. The increasing inflow of capital into private credit necessitates rigorous underwriting standards and disciplined risk management.

Technical Review 133

Technical Review Due Diligence Bankruptcy Intellectual Property 133

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2016

Recently, I’ve seen a lot of discussion about bringing the work back home, since costs have gone up in less-developed countries, there are issues with intellectual property, and time zone and language differences make management difficult. Keep intellectual property keys in-house. Marty Zwilling.

Intellectual Property 120

Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Software Review Technical Review 120

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 30, 2019

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. An example would be getting free office space by agreeing to be the property manager for the owner.

Intellectual Property 219

Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Incubator 219

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2011

Intellectual property content. Some country cultures have little appreciation for software as intellectual property. Near-shore and local outsourcing alternatives are manageable with contracts and non-disclosure agreements. Protect your intellectual property. Technology level. Product or services.

Intellectual Property 225

Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Non-Compete Vietnam 225

The Startup Magazine

APRIL 2, 2020

Whenever you get into any kind of legal dispute, whether it’s an intellectual property claim, a tax audit, or a lawsuit from a disgruntled customer or former employee, the best tool in your arsenal is written records. Protect your intellectual property. Be able to prove due diligence whenever you can.

Software Review 114

Software Review Intellectual Property Limited Liability Company IP 114

Steve Blank

APRIL 23, 2014

Most large companies manage three types of innovation: process innovation (making existing products incrementally better), continuous innovation (building on the strength of the company’s current business model but creating new elements) and disruptive innovation (creating products or services that did not exist before.).

Acquisition 332

Acquisition Intellectual Property Silicon Valley Startup 332

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Please consult with an attorney before making any intellectual property or other legal decisions. Read on to see five common mistakes regarding intellectual property, so you can avoid the pitfalls. 100% of businesses have Intellectual Property (IP). Patents are the only intellectual property.

Intellectual Property 123

Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement IP NDA 123

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Zyla, managing director of Acuitas, Inc., You should also understand that you may be liable for certain acts or omissions as a manager, officer or director, but shielded from liability as a member (in a manager-managed LLC) or shareholder. Protect your company’s customers, employees and intellectual property.

Partner 208

Partner Technical Review Intellectual Property Due Diligence 208

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

All businesses have intellectual property. Yes, your business has intellectual property (IP). Intellectual property is divided into four major categories: Copyrights: software, literature works, and TV broadcasts. Let’s take a deeper look into the four pillars of intellectual property.

Intellectual Property 112

Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement IP Design 112

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

In my experience, the key steps I look for always include the following: Testing the idea against customers who have money to spend. Prepare your marketing story for customers and investors. Start by developing an “elevator pitch,” that you can deliver in thirty seconds to hook a potential customer or investor.

Intellectual Property 235

Intellectual Property Elevator Pitch Harvest Technical Review 235

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

People refers to the management and employees that are currently employed by the business. Committed employees and tenured management teams can act as a value driver as they are directly involved with the direction and growth of your company. Does it have a niche or intellectual property?

Exit Strategy 246

Exit Strategy Intellectual Property Valuation Metrics 246

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 21, 2023

It starts with a vision, but benefits quickly from a structured process of idea generation, evaluation, prototyping, customer feedback, and success metrics. Innovative technologies have no value until they are turned into solutions to real customer problems. Idea management. Build and manage a pipeline of ideas.

Intellectual Property 343

Intellectual Property Metrics .Net Social Network 343

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 14, 2014

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. An example would be getting free office space by agreeing to be the property manager for the owner.

Entrepreneur 283

Entrepreneur Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator 283

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2018

These days you can create a C-corp or LLC online quickly at a low cost, to serve you well in signing partners, intellectual property, investors, and revenue. Validate your solution with a prototype and real customers. You need something real that investors and customers can touch and feel.

Technical Cofounder 184

Technical Cofounder Intellectual Property Silicon Valley LLC 184

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2017

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. An example would be getting free office space by agreeing to be the property manager for the owner.

Product Development 177

Product Development Cost Developer Product 177

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. An example would be getting free office space by agreeing to be the property manager for the owner.

Intellectual Property 309

Intellectual Property Technical Review Venture Capital Startup 309

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2018

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. An example would be getting free office space by agreeing to be the property manager for the owner.

Intellectual Property 134

Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Incubator 134

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2010

Intellectual property content. Some country cultures have little appreciation for software as intellectual property. Near-shore and local outsourcing alternatives are manageable with contracts and non-disclosure agreements. Protect your intellectual property. Technology level. Product or services.

Software 129

Software Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Non-Compete 129

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 29, 2024

This isn’t just about having a eureka moment; it’s about understanding the problem you’re solving and why it matters to your potential customers. Then, consider how you’ll reach your customers and what kind of relationship you want to build with them.

Intellectual Property 131

Intellectual Property Angel Investor Business Model Bootstrapping 131

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2022

In the jungle, it might be the strongest jaws, but in startups it’s more likely the strongest intellectual property. Time management is an art. The best entrepreneurs work on making better time management a top objective. If you want to be feared. Every startup needs a sustainable competitive advantage.

Intellectual Property 281

Intellectual Property Startup Early Stage Venture Capital 281

Women Entrepreneurs Can

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

Legally Secure Your Intellectual Property Position. It is highly imperative that you conduct intellectual property clearance searches. You have to be able to confirm that you are not going to infringe somebody else’s intellectual property rights when you run your business. Register Your Trademarks.

Intellectual Property 59

Intellectual Property Startup Government Technical Review 59

Up and Running

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

While the details of the regulations might feel a bit overwhelming to manage, we’ve assembled a list of 5 legal requirements that help to protect your customers and web visitors. Essentially, you’re establishing or furthering the trust your customers have in your business by adhering to these requirements.

Intellectual Property 83

Intellectual Property Small Business eCommerce Security 83

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 2, 2019

If you find yourself and your business in one of these categories, it’s time to heed the steps I recommend to every business client today: Ask for a good review from every satisfied customer. Customers these days expect to get asked, and often need that little extra push to put a testimonial on your website.

Reputation 216

Reputation Management Intellectual Property Internet 216

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2023

To keep you out of this statistic, I recommend the following steps to all aspiring business owners as they step into this new and exciting world of managing your own business: Solidify your funding plan before you start spending. These are necessary to attract customers, investors, and give you a line of defense with competitors.

Intellectual Property 245

Intellectual Property Social Media Angel Investor Metrics 245

Women Entrepreneurs Can

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

In the rush to get your business off the ground, you might neglect the need to protect your intellectual property. But if your intellectual property is original and differentiates you from your competition, it will be one of the most valuable parts of your business. Register Your Trademarks, Protect Your Brand.

Intellectual Property 40

Intellectual Property Early Stage Startup Security 40