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Is a Venture Studio Right for You?

Steve Blank

Their financial models are based on membership fees that grant access to a shared coworking space, resources, and access to other founders and operational expertise. That’s because unlike accelerators, which operate on a six- to 12-week cadence, studios don’t have a set timeframe. Carlos stirred his coffee.

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13 Critical Small Business Legal Requirements to Start a Business

Up and Running

Not only do these requirements ensure that businesses operate within the law but it also protects small business owners and their consumers. . A small business is an independently owned and operated entity that engages in commercial activity and fulfills the set industry-specific size standards. What legally defines a small business?

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Technology, Innovation, and Modern War – Class 16 – Acquisition & Sustainment – Ellen Lord

Steve Blank

Joe Felter , Raj Shah and I designed a class to examine the new military systems, operational concepts and doctrines that will emerge from 21st century technologies – Space, Cyber, AI & Machine Learning and Autonomy. We just held our sixteenth session of our new national security class Technology, Innovation and Modern War.

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12 Tips for Avoiding Litigation As a Startup

Women Entrepreneurs Can

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.

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5 Monumental Legal Mistakes Made By Startups

YoungUpstarts

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.

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Ensuring Your Business Is Equipped Against Digital Threats

Women Entrepreneurs Can

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. This means hiring an important managed IT service or competent tech team, and moving forward from there.

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6 Costly Employment Contract Mistakes To Avoid

YoungUpstarts

When you hire others to work for you, employment contracts are vital to outlining what is expected of employees, the terms of their employment, company policies, ownership of intellectual property, and certain financial agreements. One of the key areas in which you need to focus is on employment contracts.

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