Gust

DECEMBER 8, 2013

They should be asking to speak to you if you are a potential investor or a superstar hire. In the parlance of an investor, asking these questions and getting answers is the heart of that mysterious “due diligence” process. If you are a potential employee, you need to do the same due diligence before you sign on.

Due Diligence 174

Due Diligence Sweat Equity Intellectual Property Burn Rate 174

Gust

APRIL 13, 2014

Partner decisions are more important than hiring decisions. Thus you should do the same or more due diligence on educational background, previous work, and references. How the leaders of your company handle adherence to the spirit as well as the letter of the law will be seen by all employees, customers, and investors.

Partner 179

Partner Software Review CTO Hire Fractional CTO 179

Gust

DECEMBER 22, 2011

This is often referred to in the creative community as a “ work-for-hire agreement.”. IP Assignment Agreements with founders, employees and consultants clarify ownership of all IP created going forward (the work-for-hire concept described above) and cover many other bases related to preservation of IP rights going forward.

Intellectual Property 149

Intellectual Property Technical Review Software Review IP 149

Gust

JUNE 26, 2012

The new job never want to hire somebody with that kind of chip on a shoulder. Suffer that in silence and maybe your potential investors will discover that in due diligence. Most of us know not to complain about the previous employer during a job interview. Fair or not, it just doesn’t work, right? Let them find out.

Due Diligence 121

Due Diligence Hiring Partner Product 121