Gust

SEPTEMBER 16, 2012

In today’s world of distributed data, global reach, and powerful incursion technologies, how do I protect my data and my customers’ data? How can I control a highly distributed technical operation, which changes every day? Implicit in agility is increased productivity on change initiatives. Data security. Return on investment.

Technology 162

Technology Agile Architecture Distribution 162

Gust

DECEMBER 22, 2011

The gulf has widened with the proliferation of social Internet / user-generated content and mobile application startups. In the Internet era, trademarks and domain names are closely interrelated, and both can be or become extremely valuable. Tech startups are at the other extreme. Instagram is a textbook example.)

Intellectual Property 149

Intellectual Property Technical Review Software Review IP 149

Gust

AUGUST 22, 2012

Internet connectivity is still sparse but mobile phones are everywhere, with major players and familiar brands aggressively pursuing new markets. Perhaps most importantly, IT and Internet business are simply a breed of their own. The risk-reward tradeoff in finance should hold true in developing and unstable regions as well.

Technical Review 172

Technical Review Egypt Morocco Russia 172

Gust

JANUARY 31, 2013

Before the commercial Internet, the primary tools of disclosure included: Prospectus and related registration statement (“S-1″) for an IPO. Although not specifically aimed at the Internet, it’s clear that online tools such as Webcasting and frequently updated investor relations pages make compliance with Reg FD much easier.

SEC 158

SEC Prospectus United States Technical Review 158

Gust

JANUARY 5, 2014

Many of the Internet business plans I see these days say the service is free, and revenue will come later from a huge user base. Even with the global reach of the Internet, selling your first product from your website will likely not be much of a business. You need deep pockets to make this one work.

Business Model 171

Business Model Sales Customer Distribution 171

Gust

NOVEMBER 2, 2014

Many entrepreneurs seems to be convinced that the “crowd” of regular people using the Internet will somehow solve their startup funding needs, when they sense a lack of interest from accredited investors. The administration of legal conditions, signatures, disclosures, and distributions is a nightmare.

Non-disclosure Agreement 160

Non-disclosure Agreement Intellectual Property Accredited Investor Equity 160

Gust

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

You must be ready with the right array of retail partners, manufacturing, and distribution arrangements before the demand hits. With the advent of the high-speed Internet for videos, real-time messaging via Twitter, and everything going mobile via smartphone, I don’t see things changing any time soon. Customers are a fickle bunch.

Matching 151

Matching Campaign Stock Distribution 151