Up and Running

APRIL 23, 2012

The vast majority of fundraising negotiations with investors are done behind closed doors, especially for a company that has yet to receive its first institutional round of financing. Almost any attorney can break through a non disclosure agreement, so it doesn’t protect your ideas at the end of the day anyway.

Non-disclosure Agreement 98

Non-disclosure Agreement Technical Review NDA Due Diligence 98

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 11, 2017

Non-Disclosure Agreements – A non-disclosure agreement helps to protect your idea by committing all the parties you are working with to confidentiality. Non-compete agreement – If you’re pitching an idea to a potential client or investor, have them sign a non-compete agreement.

Non-disclosure Agreement 113

Non-disclosure Agreement Non-Compete Due Diligence Security 113

Steve Blank

DECEMBER 7, 2009

The initial hypothesis for Epiphany (from my much smarter partner Ben ) was that as departments in the enterprise (manufacturing, finance, customer support sales) became automated, the marketing department would eventually get its turn. We consciously didn’t ask potential customers to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

Silicon Valley 232

Silicon Valley Non-disclosure Agreement NDA Startup 232

Women Entrepreneurs Can

MAY 12, 2020

Financing is a good option, and companies like BSF can be particularly useful if you are purchasing in a niche market. Due Diligence Is King. It would be best to have an accountant and a lawyer to start working on due diligence. You also need to decide how you will fund it. There is a lot you can do yourself too.

Non-disclosure Agreement 52

Non-disclosure Agreement Due Diligence Social Media Finance 52

mashable.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

You can minimize risk by performing due diligence when selecting a company or individual to work with, clearly defining the project scope, expectations and milestones in any development contracts, and allocating enough money to hire competent developers.

Software Developers 79

Software Developers Software Development Software Review Software 79

The Startup Magazine

JUNE 20, 2023

There are various strategies you can employ to mitigate this risk, such as obtaining patents or trademarks, implementing trade secret protection measures, and using non-disclosure agreements with employees and contractors. It’s also imperative to conduct regular audits of your IP assets and keep them up-to-date.

Intellectual Property 147

Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement IP Startup 147