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. They could easily copy your business, so a mutual non-disclosure is required for protection in both directions.
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 27, 2016
In addition to funding, the good news is that all of these provide aspiring entrepreneurs with an opportunity to perfect their marketing pitch, get some valuable target customer feedback and improve visibility to other funding sources. While all this is definitely a boon to entrepreneurs, it does come with its own set of challenges.
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Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
Many entrepreneurs seems to be convinced that the “crowd” of regular people using the Internet will somehow solve their startup funding needs, when they sense a lack of interest from accredited investors. If the pitch is offline, the audience is likely to small and mostly budding entrepreneurs. Intellectual property is jeopardized.
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 11, 2017
With the constantly increasing ease in which information can be shared, it’s becoming harder for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs to secure their business ideas to ensure competitors or other people do not unfairly steal them. Lewis Robinson is a business consultant specializing in social media marketing, CRM, and sales.
Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 17, 2013
Many entrepreneurs seems to be convinced that the “crowd” of regular people using the Internet will somehow solve their startup funding needs, when they sense a lack of interest from accredited investors. If the pitch is offline, the audience is likely to small and mostly budding entrepreneurs. Intellectual property is jeopardized.
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 25, 2011
These are variations on a “crowd-funding” theme to raise money for a startup through social networks and voting at public events. Crowd-sourcing tools, usually Internet applications, use the social media to poll for interest, feedback, and ultimately some funding for the startup. Intellectual property is jeopardized.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
As a startup advisor, when I suggest cooperating with competitors, most entrepreneurs initially think I'm crazy or suggesting something illegal. For example, think of all the specialized social-media sites that allow the use of your Facebook or Twitter credentials, instead of forcing a new one. Be cautious, but not paranoid.
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