Steve Blank

JUNE 26, 2014

Hypotheses about Intellectual Property, Reimbursement, Regulation and Clinical Trials found on the left side of canvas are as, or more important than those on the right side of the canvas. We needed to cover Intellectual Property, Reimbursement, Regulation and Clinical Trials a month earlier in the class than in the current format.

Intellectual Property 281

Intellectual Property Lean IP Open Source 281

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2011

Intellectual property content. Some country cultures have little appreciation for software as intellectual property. Protect your intellectual property. Creative or operational. Operational products, like process automation or reservation systems, may be large but mundane, and more easily outsourced.

Intellectual Property 225

Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Non-Compete Vietnam 225

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 7, 2016

Understanding the four main types of intellectual property is a preliminary step to intellectual property acumen as patents, trademarks, trade secrets and copyrights each have their own legal protections. Does my company own its intellectual property? What should my IP strategy be?

Intellectual Property 100

Intellectual Property NDA IP Early Stage 100

Steve Blank

APRIL 23, 2014

If they decide to buy, large companies can: license/acquire intellectual property. Companies that acquire startups for their intellectual property, teams or product lines are acquiring startups that are still searching for a business model. Often they have brought in an operating executive as the new CEO.

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Acquisition Intellectual Property Silicon Valley Startup 332

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Think about your employee and ownership hats. What type of behavior do you want to incentivize or discourage in your contract drafting process (for shareholder or operating agreement, employment agreement, employee manual and vendor and service agreements)? Protect your company’s customers, employees and intellectual property.

Partner 203

Partner Technical Review Intellectual Property Due Diligence 203

Women Entrepreneurs Can

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

No matter the size of your company or what industry you operate in, there are sure to be various rules that apply to you and if you do not stick to them, you could end up being fined, possibly even prosecuted, and potentially put out of business for good. And every kingdom needs rules to keep the peace.

Intellectual Property 40

Intellectual Property Green IP Operations 40

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

But operating as a sole proprietor leaves you personally responsible for any debts and legal liabilities you might incur. When your business is getting off the ground and you’re moving quickly, it can be easy to overlook the necessity of contracts with your employees, vendors, contractors, clients, etc.

Intellectual Property 193

Intellectual Property Framework Technical Review Social Media 193

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2023

The critical success factors for a product business are well known, starting with selling every unit with a gross margin of 50 percent or more, building a patent and other intellectual property, and continuous product improvement. You have no shelf life, so you can’t make money while you sleep.

Intellectual Property 278

Intellectual Property Social Media Business Model Employee 278

Transformify

MARCH 13, 2024

Unlike regular employees, independent contractors are self-sufficient in their operations. Contractor Management vs. Employee Management: What's the Difference? The degree of control the firm has over the employee is the primary distinction. Why is Managing Your Independent Contractors so Important?

Management 52

Management Software Review Technical Review Intellectual Property 52

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2018

These days you can create a C-corp or LLC online quickly at a low cost, to serve you well in signing partners, intellectual property, investors, and revenue. Technical entrepreneurs need to surround themselves with people who have the financial, marketing, and operational experience in managing a business.

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Technical Cofounder Intellectual Property Silicon Valley LLC 184

Women Entrepreneurs Can

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

Legal action towards your startup can delay your operation or even lead your company to discontinue entirely. Legally Secure Your Intellectual Property Position. It is highly imperative that you conduct intellectual property clearance searches. Fortify the Protection of Your Intellectual Property.

Intellectual Property 59

Intellectual Property Startup Government Technical Review 59

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Having audited financial statements will provide your buyer with a trustworthy source of your financials and operations. Whether your company is generating profits or operating at a loss, taxes are a significant risk area in any acquisition. Employees and contractors. Tax positions and filing requirements.

Acquisition 100

Acquisition Intellectual Property Technical Review Due Diligence 100

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 3, 2020

The critical success factors for a product business are well known, starting with selling every unit with a gross margin of 50 percent or more, building a patent and other intellectual property, and continuous product improvement. You have no shelf life, so you can’t make money while you sleep.

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Intellectual Property Social Media Business Model Employee 436

YoungUpstarts

MAY 22, 2016

It is important for all startups to ensure that they fulfill all necessary legal requirements before beginning operations. Taking appropriate action for intellectual property protection. If you intend to hire employees, it is important to familiarize yourself with key standards that exist at a state and national level.

Intellectual Property 109

Intellectual Property Startup Cofounder Technical Review 109

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2010

Intellectual property content. Some country cultures have little appreciation for software as intellectual property. Protect your intellectual property. Creative or operational. Operational products, like process automation or reservation systems, may be large but mundane, and more easily outsourced.

Software 129

Software Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Non-Compete 129

Up and Running

AUGUST 24, 2020

Not only because of its capability to accelerate and automate rule-based processes but also because it helps achieve better operational efficiency and reduces human error. For entrepreneurs looking to start a business or for established businesses looking to pivot their business model , you can use AI to build as-a-service operations.

Technical Review 131

Technical Review Analytics Forecast Artificial Inteligence 131

Women Entrepreneurs Can

MARCH 22, 2020

The overwhelming majority of security breaches your company will face will come through technological means, often through intellectual property theft, data collection or attacks intended to shut down your operations. Secure Employee Best Practice. Employee best practice also matters.

United Kingdom 52

United Kingdom Intellectual Property Technical Review Software Review 52

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 28, 2022

When contemplating a merger or acquisition, you should never overlook the human factors of post-acquisition integration , such as stress among existing employees, IT incompatibilities, and employee turnover. Do your homework privately to assess realistic value, intellectual property, and build relationships.

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Intellectual Property Acquisition Non-Compete Merger 322

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 15, 2017

Breaches involving health information, trade secrets, and intellectual property can be devastating for the affected brand. Account hacking: It just takes one employee to fall victim to a phishing or spear phishing attack for the entire company’s data to be breached. So what can organizations do?

Security 118

Security Software Review Technical Review API 118

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 14, 2013

Educate your employees. Many data breaches originate when an employee account is hacked, and passwords are a major entryway for cyber thieves. Increase cybercrime awareness at your company by providing employees with the information and tools they need to reduce vulnerability. Get managers on board.

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Security Intellectual Property Dividend Employee 157

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

With the rise of new cannabis companies, it is important to differentiate your cannabis company from the competition, whether you are opening a farm, extraction operation, or dispensary. Your operations plan. Operations. Extraction operations? As mentioned, the industry is exploding right now. Financial plan.

Business Plan 154

Business Plan Technical Review Forecast Exit Strategy 154

YoungUpstarts

MAY 19, 2016

Whether it’s burn rates, balance sheets, or P&L and cash flow statements, financial documents say a lot about your operations — and you need to be able to speak the language. Intellectual property matters are just one way these problems can materialize. Get it all in writing.

Technical Review 109

Technical Review Burn Rate IP Intellectual Property 109

Steve Blank

JANUARY 30, 2013

Employees had a different concern – they simply wanted more clarity on how to continue to be involved, since formal rules of engagement ended with the bootcamp. We should have asked for a broader innovation time off and incentive policy for employees, managers, and executives. We needed a for a Proof of Concept center.

Programming 265

Programming Technical Review Incubator Intellectual Property 265

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 16, 2020

In reality, the opportunities are greater for starting with a micro-business , ideally from your special expertise or passion, with fewer than five employees, and just enough sales to comfortably support you and your team. Define your “ secret sauce ” or intellectual property, and advertise it as well as protect it.

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Intellectual Property Small Business Administration Bootstrapping Differentiation 313

Women Entrepreneurs Can

DECEMBER 15, 2021

If a business owner is faced with an issue like a natural disaster, employee injury or even a lawsuit, they’ll have to cover the costs themselves out of pocket. Smaller businesses may be less equipped to handle risks like natural disasters, supply chain disruption, loss of a key employees or cybercrime-related loss. Cyber attacks.

Intellectual Property 59

Intellectual Property LLC CPA Atlanta 59

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 10, 2018

For example, software is relatively good at producing boilerplate contracts, such as you might use for hiring employees or freelance staff. Intellectual property creation. Technology is impacting every area of startup and small business operations, including legal services. The post Can You Replace Lawyers With Software?

Software Review 71

Software Review Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Software 71

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

Intellectual property protection is great on paper and “limited” in practice. Eventually, China’s innovation-driven economy needs intellectual property rights and anti-trust laws that are enforced. Turnover of employees in capital in Beijing is very high. Employees work here for a few months and are suddenly gone.

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China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 323

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 5, 2023

These can include physical assets, resources, intellectual property, and various investments. Estate planning allows founders to designate successors and outline their roles and responsibilities, promoting a smooth transition and continuity of operations. It creates opportunities to protect employees, too.

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Security Entrepreneur Intellectual Property Cofounder 154

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Protection of intellectual property. You need to go the extra mile for protecting your intellectual property. Moreover, you should take steps to fight it out if someone tries to breach your intellectual property rights. Employee and client contracts. It is also a preferred entity for investors.

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Intellectual Property Nashville LLC Startup 89

The Startup Magazine

MAY 23, 2023

Beyond traditional legal expertise, these teams must possess a range of skills and characteristics that align with the dynamic nature of modern business operations. They must be able to convey complex legal concepts and advice in a clear and concise manner to various stakeholders, including executives, employees, and external parties.

Intellectual Property 132

Intellectual Property Analytics Australia Reputation 132

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 27, 2020

They include business licenses and permits , company operating agreements, professional license, memorandum of association, and confidentiality agreements, just to mention but a few. Draft Employees contracts and agreements. Additionally, these documents ensure protection and clarity to both employees and employers. Wrapping up.

Intellectual Property 168

Intellectual Property Entrepreneur Warrant Naming 168

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 29, 2016

Hiring junior, or less experienced employees and keeping them once they are trained is a big challenge. This might only cover the cost of system restoration – not the loss of intellectual property or the loss of customer records. His tenure has also included positions at Symantec, Qualys and LogLogic.

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Differentiation Security Intellectual Property Non-Compete 100

YoungUpstarts

MAY 17, 2020

Some would need insurance that protects their legal interests while others would need insurance that protects their rights to services or intellectual property. Cooperative: A cooperative is a business organization owned by a group of individuals and is operated for mutual benefit. These owners are called members.

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Intellectual Property Limited Liability Company Stock LLC 264

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

The critical success factors for a product business are well known, starting with selling every unit with a gross margin of 50 percent or more, building a patent and other intellectual property, and continuous product improvement. You have no shelf life, so you can’t make money while you sleep.

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Intellectual Property Social Media Business Model Employee 181

crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

You should know that about two-thirds of businesses with employees survive 2 years and about half survive only five years. Consider branding yourself as an expert in real estate, personal injury, family law, intellectual property, or even admiralty law. Operating plan. A business plan a vital part of any new venture.

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Angel Investor Small Business Business Plan Intellectual Property 85

Women Entrepreneurs Can

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Legal Protections Consult with an attorney to ensure your business is operating within all legal boundaries. Another consideration for your business is to have adequate intellectual property protection. You may need to strongly consider trademarking or patenting your intellectual property.

Small Business 52

Small Business Intellectual Property United States Reputation 52

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

Intellectual property protection is great on paper and “limited” in practice. Eventually, China’s innovation-driven economy needs intellectual property rights and anti-trust laws that are enforced. Turnover of employees in capital in Beijing is very high. Employees work here for a few months and are suddenly gone.

China 215

China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 215