Both Sides of the Table
OCTOBER 30, 2014
It’s true the some VCs have started writing so many checks that they resemble stock pickers but the majority of us still have less than 10 board seats at any time and tend to go pretty deep so the result is that we care deeply about where we commit our time. We hired IP specialists to review prior art. But it seemed to work.
Gust
DECEMBER 22, 2011
Having covered all the bases to ensure that your corporate name is available, the domain name can be acquired, and the name doesn’t infringe any existing trademarks (as we discussed last week ), now is a good time to look at the categories of intellectual property (IP) that are relevant to most startups. Intellectual property.
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Gust
DECEMBER 1, 2011
When meeting with early stage entrepreneurs for the first time, after reviewing a demo or hearing their pitch, I often ask them to articulate what they’re most focused on building. In Part II, we’ll get into certificates of incorporation, stock purchase agreements, IP assignments and related matters. What is a startup really?
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 25, 2010
These days there are many lawyers that will do equity deals cheaply as long is it is a standardized, simplified term sheet, early stage, no serious investor / management debates, limited IP / customers / due diligence and as long as they perceive you as a “hot&# company that’s likely to need legal services for many years ahead. (if
This is going to be BIG.
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Should the Warhol foundation, owners of Andy Warhol’s IP be paid out if you decide to “paint” a bottle of Scope in the AI-trained style of his Campbell’s Soup Can? That being said, I’d hate to be a stock photography model these days. There are broader implications than who owns what and how things are monetized.
www.paulgraham.com
OCTOBER 23, 2010
The way to getrich from a startup is to maximize the companys chances of succeeding,not to maximize the amount of stock you retain. Some angels, especially those with technology backgrounds, may be satisfied with a demo and a verbal description of what you plan to do. Financially, a startup is like a pass/fail course. This does happen.
maplebutter.com
JANUARY 8, 2013
Build something then demo it to people. I can’t offer any amazing technology or IP, but I can solve a few problems by just doing it “right”, and not the way it’s being forced on people right now. The great thing is, in 2007, we visited 75+ resorts for a demo tour, and have many leads I can follow up on.
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