VC Cafe

AUGUST 2, 2022

As an early stage investor in the world of gaming and metaverse technology at Remagine Ventures, I find these companies have the potential to set the agenda, become the potential platforms for developers building in this space and future acquirers/consolidators of startups building the next generation of the Internet. Here we go! Epic Games.

IP 206

IP Cofounder Valuation Acquisition 206

ConversionXL

MARCH 17, 2021

While thousands of B2B organizations struggle, plenty are able to develop long-term success. Many customers think about the solution or service as a fancy add-on, but not as a part of operational processes. Use IP-identification to better serve your customers. So what does it take? Take the time to score your engagement.

B2B 150

B2B Sales Cycle Belgium IP 150

Steve Blank

JUNE 26, 2014

We’re changing the order in which we teach the business model canvas and customer development to better-fit therapeutics, diagnostics and medical devices. “Customer Development” to test the hypotheses outside the building and. We’ve pivoted our Lean LaunchPad / I-Corps curriculum.

Intellectual Property 281

Intellectual Property Lean IP Open Source 281

ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Onboarding a new remote developer is arguably one of the most important things you can add to your core competencies if you want to assure your new hires’ success. Checkpoints to evaluate onboarding success have not been established in advance, and the developer doesn’t know what’s going to under evaluation.

Engineer 150

Engineer Software Review Hiring Development Team Review 150

Steve Blank

APRIL 23, 2014

Corporate business development and strategic partner executives are flocking to Silicon Valley to find these five types of innovation. What gets lost when a large company looks at the rationale for an acquisition (IP, team, product, users) is that startups are run by founders searching for a business model. Lessons Learned.

Acquisition 332

Acquisition Intellectual Property Silicon Valley Startup 332

NZ Entrepreneur

MAY 18, 2020

Applying for patent protection after already operating a business can be a long and drawn out process which is often not very successful. Open source software can be useful in terms of development of a project. Trade marks – developing your start-up’s brand. ii) Using open source software.

IP 105

IP Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Open Source 105

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. How much is it worth investing in cultivating and enforcing an IP portfolio ? Barriers to entry ?

Intellectual Property 143

Intellectual Property IP Startup United States 143

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

One of the readers asked my opinion around sharing your startup concept: My first question has always been - how do you protect your idea while shopping around for feedback, partners, developers, etc.? Feld: You seem to be operating from a perspective of “implied suspicion.” Lots of thoughts here. False Confidence.

NDA 211

NDA Stealth Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement 211

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

One of the readers asked my opinion around sharing your startup concept: My first question has always been - how do you protect your idea while shopping around for feedback, partners, developers, etc.? Feld: You seem to be operating from a perspective of “implied suspicion.” Lots of thoughts here. False Confidence.

NDA 198

NDA Stealth Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement 198

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 10, 2018

You need lawyers to help you with incorporation and IP creation. Already, a Silicon Valley startup called Atrium has developed an app that hopes to automate nearly every task that forces startups to hire lawyers, which might include acquiring funding, merging, and being sued. But the startup is working diligently to build AI solutions.

Software Review 70

Software Review Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Software 70

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 28, 2015

The program provides entrepreneurs the resources and mentoring they need to build their companies and develop their skills. A major reason for incorporating is to have the founders assign their IP to the company; it is far easier for a business to contract with a startup when the IP is owned by one entity. If high U.S.

Convertible Security 100

Convertible Security IP Technical Review Software Review 100

YoungUpstarts

MAY 29, 2019

In fact, one of the most difficult obstacles for most businesses is convincing the main power houses (board members, directors, investors) to sign off on the budget needed to fully explore these opportunities; especially when it comes to investing in mobile technology, i.e. mobile app development. Data & Insight.

Mobile 127

Mobile Retention IP Metrics 127

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Having audited financial statements will provide your buyer with a trustworthy source of your financials and operations. Whether your company is generating profits or operating at a loss, taxes are a significant risk area in any acquisition. A successful purchase is about having your buyer’s trust and confidence.

Acquisition 100

Acquisition Intellectual Property Technical Review Due Diligence 100

VC Cafe

OCTOBER 9, 2020

They own the IP. It is also a group that is very effectively targeted : “Due to the fans’ direct interactions with all elements of this ecosystem, each element, ranging from athletes and influencers to leagues and tournaments to operators, is a potential sponsorship asset” Source: McKinsey. They sell the game.

Technical Review 167

Technical Review Revenue IP Affiliate 167

YoungUpstarts

JULY 31, 2019

Founders need seed capital to get their operations up and running, and to begin generating revenue. Of course, a certain amount of initial capital without financial performance is absolutely necessary to get a business off the ground, especially in regulated industries. Fundraising debt.

Cofounder 127

Cofounder Burn Rate Technical Cofounder Seed Capital 127

Steve Blank

JANUARY 30, 2013

Doing so meant they would have to take risks for IP acquisition and customer/market risks outside their experience or comfort zone. I earnestly believe that large corporations should emulate Lean Startups (Business model design, Customer Development and Agile Engineering.) Developing a program to generate new ideas is the easy part.

Programming 265

Programming Technical Review Incubator Intellectual Property 265

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 1, 2019

Next thing they know it’s too late: They have joined the 80+ percent of startups that find themselves auctioning off their IP for pennies at best, boarding up their doors and joining the ranks of Munchery, Path, Apprenda, Klout and many, many others. As you develop your product, you must concurrently invest in market-engineering tasks.

Cleveland 150

Cleveland Framework Marketing Early Stage 150

Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook

DECEMBER 10, 2021

It might be improving operations. You need tools and frameworks for: Looking at your current research for fresh insights, Casting a wide net for new possibilities, new ways to innovate, Considering new technology and existing shelved IP. The lists I’ve reviewed are not visionary enough , and, are populated with obvious projects.

Framework 62

Framework IP Technical Review .Net 62

The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

In this article, we’ll look at the challenges users of real estate software development services face and when your company should consider building its own real estate CRM. You need specialized capabilities to meet your business’s specific requirements or operations. The real estate industry is no exception.

Software Developers 189

Software Developers Software Development Software Developer 189

Feld Thoughts

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

If you are a entrepreneur in Colorado who is working on something related to the Internet, please consider signing the following letter to Senator Udall and Senator Bennet opposing the Protect IP (PIPA) Act. The letter follows: To: Senator Udall, Senator Bennet.

Colorado 150

Colorado Internet Intellectual Property United States 150

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 27, 2011

If you spent the 3 years perfecting some hugely differentiated technology IP that may also be different. Operating Costs. million to fund operations in their first year of operations. In many Internet startups 80% of the operating costs will be people. Simplifying: Revenue -. Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) =.

Startup 418

Startup Revenue Technical Review Flash 418

SoCal CTO

MAY 15, 2009

Formerly, he was Managing Director of both Product Management and of Business Development at Los Angeles Times Interactive. A 12 - year veteran of the online world, he has worked in sales, business development and content partnership functions for Yahoo!, Before that, he was VP, Client Strategy at Blast Radius.

Social Network 150

Social Network Networking Los Angeles Fractional CTO 150

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 21, 2010

Shame about not getting it in legal writing that you owned the original IP. I know he’s smart but you wouldn’t hire a Javascript developer to do your database design – would you? I always try operate on the “Fixed Fee +&# arrangement. Here’s a hack for you. Disclosure: he’s my cousin.

Southern California 318

Southern California Silicon Valley IP Stock Options 318

Steve Blank

MAY 29, 2011

Investors who provide hands-on help have little or no effect on the company’s operational performance. Founders overestimate the value of IP before product market fit by 255%. . Filed under: Customer Development , Teaching , Venture Capital. Most successful founders are driven by impact rather than experience or money.

Technical Cofounder 333

Technical Cofounder Early Stage Startup Silicon Valley 333

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 9, 2019

If people knew that there was a huge chance that their idea would be taken by a major company as soon as they publicized it, there would be very little incentive to ever disclose new developments. You Can Use Your IP Rights For Leverage. In addition, you can sell your IP along with your company (or separate from the company).

Intellectual Property 178

Intellectual Property Tampa IP United States 178

Agile VC

MARCH 13, 2012

CEO Scott Thompson alluded to their plan a couple weeks ago but the IP lawsuit itself was only official late afternoon yesterday (and now public). ’s claims of IP infringement or offer a litigator’s perspective of Yahoo! Thompson reportedly dealt with this IP lawsuit personally along with Yahoo!’s

IP 100

IP IPO Social Network Silicon Valley 100

TechEmpower

OCTOBER 9, 2023

With Generative AI and LLMs, new avenues for improving operational efficiency and user satisfaction are emerging every day. This enables internal users to swiftly find answers to queries such as "What is our internal IP address?" or "How can I modify my direct deposit account?"

Artificial Inteligence 346

Artificial Inteligence Generative AI Search Database 346

Board Effect

JUNE 22, 2020

Have you considered the consequences if a board director or any employee used a personal email address to set up any number of functions that are critical to your company’s operations such as a web hosting account or purchasing domain? There could also be the consequence of IP theft, loss of company privacy or the loss of customer privacy.

Email 71

Email North America Software Review Asia 71

Start Up Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Prior to the industrial revolution the vast majority of people worked directly in agriculture, and now it is less than 5% in developed economies. And even though this time the displacement will involve intellectual labour, the pattern will remain unchanged, and it goes like this… Company replaces workers and reduces operating costs.

IP 48

IP Technical Review Australia Distribution 48

ConversionXL

MARCH 4, 2020

You need to know how each tool operates. In most cases, fixing discrepancies requires some work by developers, analytics implementation specialists, or other experts. Exclude office IP addresses using Google Analytics filters. Some solutions, like excluding your internal IP address, take just a couple minutes to implement.

Analytics 88

Analytics IP Metrics Conversion 88

NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

It is not uncommon for startup directors to be more deeply involved in the operations of the business when the company is entering a new market, hiring critical team members or raising capital. In deep tech companies value creation milestones are more likely to be tagged to validating the technology and IP creation.

Technical Review 88

Technical Review Software Review New Zealand Due Diligence 88

David Teten

MARCH 14, 2018

I’ve listed them below in *very* roughly descending order of efficiency, measured by increased dollars one can put to work, divided by the operational dollars required to implement each strategy. . Sophisticated VC and private equity funds have a wide array of options for leveraging outside operating executives.

Private Equity 60

Private Equity Venture Capital Equity Cofounder 60

Growthink Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

And because the executives running these companies think they know what their companies at their current point of development are worth they.do And as they do, sometimes even unknowingly that beautiful dream of a business exit and financial windfall recedes depressingly into the sunset. Relationships.

Harvest 48

Harvest IP Software Review Forecast 48

Transformify

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

A country that is in the process of moving from a developing to a developed stage is considered an emerging economy or market. However, global businesses evaluate a variety of considerations before expanding their operations into a new market. A developing economy often integrates more into the international economy as it grows.

Global 95

Global Brazil Russia Singapore 95

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 7, 2016

Patent applications represent the hope for defensible protection, as the most a company can truthfully tell investors is that the company owns its IP. What should my IP strategy be? Develop a patent strategy early on to evaluate whether the costs for protecting an innovation makes sense.

Intellectual Property 100

Intellectual Property NDA IP Early Stage 100

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Your ability to be effective and efficient in your operations, testing, and decision process is key to your success. Finally, as part of growth of any business is the ability to successfully execute on business development – this can include increased sales, successful fundraising and team member acquisition.

Intellectual Property 180

Intellectual Property IP Social Media Acquisition 180

Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

While it doesn’t eliminate great investor judgment, pattern recognition skills and mentoring, we’ve developed an Investment Readiness Level tool that fills in these missing pieces. The teams developed businesses in 4 different areas– therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices and digital health. Therapeutics.

Incubator 310

Incubator Intellectual Property Startup Lean 310