Steve Blank

JANUARY 17, 2023

I don’t have a killer idea, or a technical team, but I do know how to build, grow, and manage teams.”. There are four main types of venture studios: Tech transfer studios , such as America’s Frontier Fund , work with companies and/or government labs to source ideas and intellectual property. Carlos stirred his coffee.

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Transformify

MARCH 13, 2024

But effectively managing these specialists calls for a different strategy. Through effective project outcomes and the development of mutually beneficial partnerships, this guide seeks to assist businesses in mastering the art of contractor management. Why is Managing Your Independent Contractors so Important?

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Of course, we all realize that this approach will take longer, and could jeopardize both roles if not managed effectively. An example would be getting free office space by agreeing to be the property manager for the owner. Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.”

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Gust

JANUARY 4, 2012

Last month we covered the basics of intellectual property (IP) for startups, including a simple taxonomy, some common issues and related documents for entrepreneurs to use when forming a new startup. If you do manage to threaten them, they’re more likely to buy you than sue you.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Before you bring on partners, develop intellectual property, raise capital, or generate revenues, you need to establish an official business entity. Set milestones and manage to those targets. Minimum viable products (MVPs) are recommended for validating the market, with iterative enhancement to quickly meet market feedback.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2023

Intellectual property rights When it comes to intellectual property rights (IPR), it’s essential that your contracts properly reflect your intentions. Alison Berryman is a Senior Managing Lawyer at Biztech Lawyers. Failing to do so could mean that you can’t obtain a patent in the future.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2020

This may include things like contingent liabilities , litigation risks, intellectual property-related issues, as well as problematic contracts. Technology and Intellectual Property. As a buyer, you should be interested in the company’s technology in addition to its intellectual property. Other Areas.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Consultancy is a career option for professionals in a wide range of industries – marketing, finance, accountancy, architecture, business management, the list goes on. Violating intellectual property rights. But even if you are not working in a creative field, intellectual property rights are something that should concern you.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

By James Pooley, author of “ Secrets: Managing Information Assets in the Age of Cyberespionage “. It’s important that all of your employees (not just supervisors and hiring managers) know how to recognize off-limits information. James Pooley is the author of “ Secrets: Managing Information Assets in the Age of Cyberespionage “.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2022

Of course, we all realize that this approach will take longer, and could jeopardize both roles if not managed effectively. An example would be getting free office space by agreeing to be the property manager for the owner. Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.”

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 26, 2022

For an inventor , the product is everything, and managing cash flow in a business may be the least satisfying part. You need intellectual property , such as a patent, trade secret, or process expertise that will be a barrier that you can defend. Calibrate your ability to rise above competitors and copycats.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Before you bring on partners, develop intellectual property, raise capital, or generate revenues, you need to establish an official business entity. Set milestones and manage to those targets. Minimum viable products (MVPs) are recommended for validating the market, with iterative enhancement to quickly meet market feedback.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 22, 2020

The allocation of shares among the founders, and the number and size of outside investments, will tells volumes about the health, stability, and management of the business. Are any lawsuits and challenges to intellectual property pending? How complex is the capitalization table?

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

The allocation of shares among the founders, and the number and size of outside investments, will tells volumes about the health, stability, and management of the business. Are any lawsuits and challenges to intellectual property pending? How complex is the capitalization table?

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Up and Running

JULY 28, 2022

Partnership – Formed by two or more owners in agreement on how to start, manage and operate a business. You are required to change/replace your EIN if there has been a change in tax status, business name, address, management, and ownership. Secure your intellectual property. Obtain the right business permits and licenses.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Of course, we all realize that this approach will take longer, and could jeopardize both roles if not managed effectively. An example would be getting free office space by agreeing to be the property manager for the owner. Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.”

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

For some, the idea of data classification is a bureaucratic checklist handed done by managers and lawmakers of recently. Important intellectual property and data of high value will be classified differently from press releases as an example. It is one more task to be done.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This could involve leasing out unused space, selling off non-core assets, or finding innovative ways to monetize intellectual property or data. The increasing inflow of capital into private credit necessitates rigorous underwriting standards and disciplined risk management.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 11, 2012

Intellectual property content. Some country cultures have little appreciation for software as intellectual property. Near-shore and local outsourcing alternatives are manageable with contracts and non-disclosure agreements. Protect your intellectual property. Technology level. Product or services.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2016

Recently, I’ve seen a lot of discussion about bringing the work back home, since costs have gone up in less-developed countries, there are issues with intellectual property, and time zone and language differences make management difficult. Keep intellectual property keys in-house. Marty Zwilling.

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Up and Running

MARCH 12, 2019

While this may be an innovative solution to your immediate need for tech talent needs, the question of how to protect your intellectual property when outsourcing software development has probably crossed your mind. The last thing you want is to have simply handed your idea and your intellectual property over to a potential competitor.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Please consult with an attorney before making any intellectual property or other legal decisions. Read on to see five common mistakes regarding intellectual property, so you can avoid the pitfalls. 100% of businesses have Intellectual Property (IP). Patents are the only intellectual property.

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 2, 2020

Whenever you get into any kind of legal dispute, whether it’s an intellectual property claim, a tax audit, or a lawsuit from a disgruntled customer or former employee, the best tool in your arsenal is written records. Protect your intellectual property. Be able to prove due diligence whenever you can.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2011

Intellectual property content. Some country cultures have little appreciation for software as intellectual property. Near-shore and local outsourcing alternatives are manageable with contracts and non-disclosure agreements. Protect your intellectual property. Technology level. Product or services.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

For medical devices it might be mechanical engineering, clinical trials, regulatory approval, freedom to operate (intellectual property) and figuring out a reimbursement strategy. So What Does this Have to Do With A Founding Team?

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

All businesses have intellectual property. Yes, your business has intellectual property (IP). Intellectual property is divided into four major categories: Copyrights: software, literature works, and TV broadcasts. Let’s take a deeper look into the four pillars of intellectual property.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

by Tricia Meyer, managing attorney at Meyer Law. Intellectual Property, the core of the business, is not protected. Your intellectual property is the backbone of your business. Too many startups expose their business to unnecessary risk by making some common legal mistakes.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 23, 2014

Most large companies manage three types of innovation: process innovation (making existing products incrementally better), continuous innovation (building on the strength of the company’s current business model but creating new elements) and disruptive innovation (creating products or services that did not exist before.).

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VC Cafe

JANUARY 10, 2024

As Viola points out, there are 5 main barriers to adoption: Security, privacy, intellectual property, performance, and cost. Open source LLMs have been improving at a rapid pace, have an active developer community and can be an attractive alternative, if managed properly.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 30, 2019

Of course, we all realize that this approach will take longer, and could jeopardize both roles if not managed effectively. An example would be getting free office space by agreeing to be the property manager for the owner. Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.”

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Zyla, managing director of Acuitas, Inc., You should also understand that you may be liable for certain acts or omissions as a manager, officer or director, but shielded from liability as a member (in a manager-managed LLC) or shareholder. Protect your company’s customers, employees and intellectual property.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 23, 2012

Pre-existing intellectual property. Ideas are not intellectual property, until they have been converted into patents, trade secrets, trademarks, or copyrights. Of course, holding key assets and money always provide leverage to management rights as well as economic rights.

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Transformify

DECEMBER 6, 2021

For medium to big companies, workforce management has become a daunting challenge. You need the right WFM software, from model management and operations to tracking your employees’ leave. If you’re struggling to keep up, you likely need the best workforce management software to help improve your team’s productivity.

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Up and Running

JULY 5, 2021

And hiring an intellectual property attorney may seem like a budget dealbreaker. If you decide to tackle the process on your own, there are several online resources for managing the whole process. Approaching the trademark registration process can be daunting.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2020

The most common business entity used for startups is a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC), which is the cheapest and simplest to manage. Scale your funding requests to the value of your startup today, consisting of assets, contracts, and intellectual property you currently own. Quantify the market opportunity in business terms.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 20, 2023

Whether it is intellectual property theft, contractual disputes, or white-collar crimes like embezzlement or fraud, a single legal hiccup could significantly jeopardize your business’s future prospects. Protecting your innovation and safeguarding your intellectual property should be a top priority for any startup founder.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

MARCH 27, 2024

Invest in robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive data, intellectual property, and customer information. Creation of a Crisis Management Team Develop a dedicated crisis management team tasked with overseeing emergency response efforts and decision-making during crises.

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