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Why you shouldn’t keep your startup idea secret

cdixon.org

I have a personal diligence rule that when speaking to people at large companies, the facts that they tell you are very useful but their opinions about startup ideas no more valuable than any other smart person’s opinions). Darnell – If a back-end tech guy can copy it, you probably need to build the business idea more.

Stealth 68
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Startup Lessons for the Proto-Founder

www.metamorphblog.com

Doubtful we’d have access to such a rich employee pool any other way. “Stealth Mode&# = FAIL. I will store and review again and again. I will store and review again and again. Tooootttalllly agree on needing a technical *partner* if you are non-technical (like me). So when can I pitch to you?

Founder 51
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16 Common Mistakes Young Startups Make

mashable.com

At a small company, employees need to wear many hats, and they need to be prepared to wear many hats. If you dont manage this expectation upon hiring, you will be managing employee issues six months down the line. How many entrepreneurs opening words are about how stealth their project is, followed by a 10-page NDA to hear word one?

Cofounder 111