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How to Protect IP When Outsourcing Software Development

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For a lot of non-technical founders—that is, entrepreneurs with a business idea but without technical expertise— sourcing software development talent is critical. Use non-disclosure agreements. In outsourcing to hire an international employee, a non-disclosure agreement ( NDA ) is crucial.

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NDA Stealth Mode and Sharing Your Startup Concept

SoCal CTO

He left out capital sources, but it's still a pretty succinct list of the types of people / communication you should be having early stage. I like how Mark Suster handles the question in 10 Marketing Lessons for Early-Stage Tech Startups. I also will point out that in the The 15 Mistakes of First Time Entrepreneurs : 9.

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NDA Stealth Mode and Sharing Your Startup Concept

SoCal CTO

He left out capital sources, but it's still a pretty succinct list of the types of people / communication you should be having early stage. I like how Mark Suster handles the question in 10 Marketing Lessons for Early-Stage Tech Startups. I also will point out that in the The 15 Mistakes of First Time Entrepreneurs : 9.

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5 Factors That Set Your Best Startup Funding Strategy

Startup Professionals Musings

With the advent and popularity of crowdfunding platforms, including Kickstarter and IndieGoGo , as a winning alternative for funding your new venture, I find that many aspiring entrepreneurs are confused about the need to ever seek a professional angel investor. They don’t get excited by early stage research, development, or marketing hype.

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Nuts & Bolts of Intellectual Property for New Startups

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Most of our early-stage startup clients fit this description. For now, focusing on the early stages of getting a startup off the ground, it’s worth understanding the basics of the IP assets that are dumped into the empty receptacle of a newly incorporated business entity.

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5 Things You Should Never Say When Fundraising

Up and Running

There are thousands, if not millions, of entrepreneurs that haven’t the slightest clue how to approach a deal. Here are some common mistakes I see entrepreneurs make when they’re talking to investors. This one is pitched by entrepreneurs over and over again. This is a no fail deal”. Equity is unsecured. Acknowledge it.

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Startup Reality Distortion #3: The Fallacy Of the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)

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This site is for entrepreneurs. Startup Reality Distortion #3: The Fallacy Of the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). In my role as angel investor and informal startup advisor, the issue of NDAs (non-disclosure agreements) comes up about once or twice a month. . About This Blog. OnStartups.