Due Diligence Entrepreneur Internet Non-disclosure Agreement 
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 7, 2021
Some aspiring entrepreneurs are so desperate for funding, or naïve, that they ignore the obvious signs of scams and rip-offs on the Internet, praying for a windfall. Unsolicited foreign investors that contact you on the Internet need extra scrutiny. Don’t count on ever passing due diligence, or even getting that deposit back.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 20, 2019
Image via Flickr by ivanpw Some aspiring entrepreneurs are so desperate for funding, or naïve, that they ignore the obvious signs of scams and rip-offs on the Internet, praying for a windfall. Unsolicited foreign investors that contact you on the Internet need extra scrutiny. Off-shore unsolicited investor offers.
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Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 29, 2017
As an advisor to entrepreneurs, I often have to deal with people who are convinced that they must get me to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before they begin talks about their new venture. Get an NDA before detailed patent disclosures. Never disclose trade secrets without a contract.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 18, 2017
Some aspiring entrepreneurs are so desperate for funding, or naïve, that they ignore the obvious signs of scams and rip-offs on the Internet, praying for a windfall. Unsolicited foreign investors that contact you on the Internet need extra scrutiny. Don’t count on ever passing due diligence, or even getting that deposit back.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 26, 2013
Some aspiring entrepreneurs are so desperate for funding, or naïve, that they ignore the obvious signs of scams and rip-offs on the Internet, praying for a windfall. Unsolicited foreign investors that contact you on the Internet need extra scrutiny. Don’t count on ever passing due diligence, or even getting that deposit back.
Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 30, 2010
Entrepreneurs often get the advice from their lawyers and friends to always get a Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA or CDA) signed before disclosing anything about their new venture. You won’t last long as an entrepreneur in this category, since a startup is all about taking risks. Who is right? Trade secrets.
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.)
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