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Someone Stole My Startup Idea – Part 2: They Raised Money With My.

Steve Blank

I remember presenting our ideas for Marketing Automation to one VP of Marketing in a large Silicon Valley company. I should have been suspicious when he said, “I’d like to take a copy of your presentation to show him.” We consciously didn’t ask potential customers to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

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5 Things You Should Never Say When Fundraising

Up and Running

You must sign an NDA, too many of my ideas have been stolen”. The majority of investors are bombarded with business plans and PowerPoint presentations, yet most of the investments they actually make are via personal referrals or long standing relationships with an entrepreneur they know. Presenting the formal plan comes later.

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Which language should my startup use?

www.reincubate.com

Attending events around London, or talking with some of the development agencies present at the events, one might hear a startling set of opinions. Share this: net c# development django java language php software Were often asked by entrepreneurs which language their startups should adopt when developing their technology. PHP is insecure?

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16 Common Mistakes Young Startups Make

mashable.com

In my first company, people liked our product but were embarrassed to share it because the design and presentation was so poor. How many entrepreneurs opening words are about how stealth their project is, followed by a 10-page NDA to hear word one? Guarding The "Big Idea". I was totally guilty of this back in the day.

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