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. Here are my guidelines for when a signed agreement is required, versus other alternatives: Insist on a two-way NDA for partner negotiations.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 24, 2015
The same is true for people who may approach you at networking events or industry conferences. Potential investors don’t need this data, except perhaps as part of a final due diligence after agreement on terms. CDA entrepreneur idea NDA non-disclosure startup' Build trust first. Sharing trade secrets.
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David Teten
MAY 7, 2019
Do you wish there was a product to help companies “Get things done” by leveraging your own employees, your employees’ networks, and more broadly other influencers around you? . I do not require an NDA, assuming you have relevant qualifications. If you’re still interested, we meet; get to know one another; do mutual due diligence.
David Teten
JULY 10, 2019
Looking 4 entrepreneurial product mgr/biz-dev killer 4 a network-based service. Do you wish there was a product to help advocacy organizations and companies “Get things done” by leveraging their own employees, their employees’ networks, and more broadly other influencers around them? . I do not require an NDA.
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 21, 2012
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. If you are totally risk-averse, then push to always get signed NDAs. The format of an NDA is simple, and you can download a sample from my website.
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 29, 2013
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. If you are totally risk-averse, then push to always get signed NDAs. The format of an NDA is simple, and you can download a sample from my website.
Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 24, 2011
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. If you are totally risk-averse, then push to always get signed NDAs. The format of an NDA is simple, and you can download a sample from my website.
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