Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2011

Since my background includes software development, I often get the question about when to build a solution in-house, versus outsourcing it to a local company, near-shore service, or off-shore organization in China, India, or Eastern Europe. Companies in Asia and Eastern Europe can still provide direct cost reductions of up to 75%.

Intellectual Property 225

Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Non-Compete Vietnam 225

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2014

If you have a software development background like mine, Im sure you often get questions about when to outsource, versus building the solution in-house. Outsourcing is defined as contracting the work to another company, usually located in a developing country, like India, China, or Eastern Europe.

Intellectual Property 238

Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Software Review Offshore 238

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 27, 2014

The bad news is that patent trolls (non-producing companies that make their money from licensing patents) can squeeze the lifeblood out of unsuspecting entrepreneurs, as exemplified by the recent mess around Lodsys suing small Apple IOS developers. Yes, the software patent process is a mess. Different rules around the world.

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Software Review Software Technical Review Intellectual Property 250

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2016

If you have a software development background like mine, I’m sure you often get questions about when to outsource, versus building the solution in-house. Outsourcing is defined as contracting the work to another company, usually located in a developing country, like India, China, or Eastern Europe.

Intellectual Property 120

Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Software Review Technical Review 120

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 25, 2017

Develop viral content. As a result of the rising popularity of viral campaigns, the cost of developing one has increased significantly, and the increased ‘viral clutter’ has made it more difficult to stand out from the crowd. In addition, special offers and competition prizes may be required.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 11, 2013

Develop viral content. As a result of the rising popularity of viral campaigns, the cost of developing one has increased significantly, and the increased ‘viral clutter’ has made it more difficult to stand out from the crowd. In addition, special offers and competition prizes may be required.

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Viral Marketing Entrepreneur SEM 249

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2010

Since my background includes software development, I often get the question about when to build a solution in-house, versus outsourcing it to a local company, near-shore service, or off-shore organization in China, India, or Eastern Europe. Companies in Asia and Eastern Europe can still provide direct cost reductions of up to 75%.

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Software Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Non-Compete 129

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 13, 2012

Develop viral content. As a result of the rising popularity of viral campaigns, the cost of developing one has increased significantly, and the increased ‘viral clutter’ has made it more difficult to stand out from the crowd. In addition, special offers and competition prizes may be required.

Viral 238

Viral Cost Marketing SEM 238

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 21, 2011

Develop viral content. As a result of the rising popularity of viral campaigns, the cost of developing one has increased significantly, and the increased ‘viral clutter’ has made it more difficult to stand out from the crowd. In addition, special offers and competition prizes may be required.

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Viral Marketing SEM Startup 225

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 21, 2015

In Europe, other investors can buy equity, with platforms such as Seedrs. Concurrently, I am seeing an upswing in the number of entrepreneurs and startups, with the cost of entry at an all-time low, and the new focus on entrepreneurship in every university and every community development organization. Startup equity model. In the U.S.,

Accredited Investor 120

Accredited Investor SEC Equity Europe 120

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 26, 2010

Develop viral content. As a result of the rising popularity of viral campaigns, the cost of developing one has increased significantly, and the increased ‘viral clutter’ has made it more difficult to stand out from the crowd. In addition, special offers and competition prizes may be required.

Viral 141

Viral Cost Marketing SEM 141

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 30, 2023

He started an up and down career as an entrepreneur at an early age, and has since gathered experience and success in Europe and the USA on all sides of the business equation, including philanthropy. None of us has the skills and interests for all aspects of developing an idea, as well as growing a new business.

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Technical Review Software Review Due Diligence Entrepreneur 373

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 1, 2016

After a number of challenging years we determined that the market did not develop as expected and I closed the operation down. An experienced turn around CEO quickly develops a vision for the company and its survival. I was interim CEO of a Europe based systems software company. The market did not evolve.

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Leadership Matching Exit Strategy Europe 120

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 13, 2012

The bad news is that patent trolls (non-practicing companies that make their money from licensing patents) can squeeze the lifeblood out of unsuspecting entrepreneurs, as exemplified by the continuing mess around Lodsys suing small Apple IOS developers. Yes, the software patent process is a mess. Different rules around the world.

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Software Intellectual Property Algorithm Startup 233

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 7, 2011

This patent holding company is charging infringement and demanding royalties from every app developer for the iPhone and Android, for a feature most agree has been in apps for many years. In Europe, software is already deemed not patentable, and other parts of the world are somewhere in between. Different rules around the world.

Software 228

Software Intellectual Property Algorithm Valuation 228

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Note that this will require close and trusted cooperation between engineering/development and each localization group. It is essential to develop trust between your company and the respective localization group. In addition this person should report, dotted line, to product development or engineering.

Software 120

Software Europe Database Engineer 120

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 22, 2017

They bring over 25 years of experience in alignment strategy deployment for large and small organizations across Europe and North America. This type of collaboration prevents silos from developing in the organization, which often work against each other, and certainly take more time to make decisions.

North America 136

North America Technical Review Vertical Europe 136

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 18, 2022

And aging populations in Europe and Japan will join the retiring baby boomers in the U.S. Software can be developed “offshore” for a low cost, manufacturing volumes are quickly available from China, and European designs have increased opportunities in every country. Not every international market matters, but some are larger than life.

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Global North America Intellectual Property Offshore 266

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2010

Note that this will require close and trusted cooperation between engineering/development and each localization group. In addition this person should report, dotted line, to product development or engineering. Even though this process might require some re-work, a sizeable reduction in localization time can be expected. Gemassmer.

Software 200

Software Distribution Europe Database 200

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 13, 2019

And aging populations in Europe and Japan will join the retiring baby boomers in the U.S. Software can be developed “offshore” for a low cost, manufacturing volumes are quickly available from China, and European designs have increased opportunities in every country. with demands for new products and services. Find global sources now.

Global 235

Global North America Intellectual Property Marketing 235

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 22, 2023

Yet many of you are telling me that we are all missing big opportunities by not recognizing the unique challenges faced by startups in developing countries , where infrastructure is lacking, and talent is not so concentrated. Develop new venture models for tougher ecosystems. Assemble a distributed A-team from top world talent.

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Global Silicon Valley Marketing Indonesia 345

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 27, 2011

Entering Europe is not a single effort. If you purchase a consumer electronic product in Europe, instructions come in numerous languages and tiny print. Frequently ‘international scouts’ will seek you out and promise to develop certain market places in exchange for exclusive business relationships.

Intellectual Property 228

Intellectual Property Offshore Europe Silicon Valley 228

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2020

Yet many of you are telling me that we are all missing big opportunities by not recognizing the unique challenges faced by startups in developing countries , where infrastructure is lacking, and talent is not so concentrated. Develop new venture models for tougher ecosystems. Assemble a distributed A-team from top world talent.

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Silicon Valley Indonesia Venture Capital Global 312

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

And aging populations in Europe and Japan will join the retiring baby boomers in the U.S. Software can be developed “offshore” for a low cost, manufacturing volumes are quickly available from China, and European designs have increased opportunities in every country. with demands for new products and services. Find global sources now.

Global 136

Global North America Intellectual Property Offshore 136

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

And aging populations in Europe and Japan will join the retiring baby boomers in the U.S. Software can be developed “offshore” for a low cost, manufacturing volumes are quickly available from China, and European designs have increased opportunities in every country. with demands for new products and services. Find global sources now.

Global 244

Global North America Intellectual Property Entrepreneur 244

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 13, 2012

And aging populations in Europe and Japan will join the retiring baby boomers in the U.S. Software can be developed “offshore” for a low cost, manufacturing volumes are quickly available from China, and European designs have increased opportunities in every country. with demands for new products and services. Find global sources now.

North America 260

North America Intellectual Property Marketing Offshore 260

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2011

And aging populations in Europe and Japan will join the retiring baby boomers in the U.S. Software can be developed “offshore” for a low cost, manufacturing volumes are quickly available from China, and European designs have increased opportunities in every country. with demands for new products and services. Find global sources now.

Global 258

Global North America Intellectual Property Offshore 258

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 18, 2015

And aging populations in Europe and Japan will join the retiring baby boomers in the U.S. Software can be developed “offshore” for a low cost, manufacturing volumes are quickly available from China, and European designs have increased opportunities in every country. with demands for new products and services. Find global sources now.

Global 120

Global North America Intellectual Property Offshore 120

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

Entering Europe is not a single effort. If you purchase a consumer electronic product in Europe, instructions come in numerous languages and tiny print. Frequently ‘international scouts’ will seek you out and promise to develop certain market places in exchange for exclusive business relationships.

Intellectual Property 120

Intellectual Property Offshore Silicon Valley Europe 120

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2010

And aging populations in Europe and Japan will join the retiring baby boomers in the U.S. Software can be developed “offshore” for a low cost, manufacturing volumes are quickly available from China, and European designs have increased opportunities in every country. China’s middle class is expected to grow to some 650 million by 2010.

North America 223

North America Intellectual Property Offshore Startup 223

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 5, 2017

It’s more than competing with giants like Amazon and Alibaba, your business in downtown mid-America can easily be crushed by a similar company on the Internet in Europe. We now more often see “reverse innovation,” where customers in developing countries adopt new technologies first. Translation and localization become highly valuable.

Global 186

Global Social Media China Europe 186