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7 Ways Academic Connections Can Assist A New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

Most universities have friendly law professors, or an entrepreneurship legal clinic, to address concerns like protection of intellectual property and privacy. For example, I live near the Phoenix, Arizona area, home of Arizona State University. Legal guidance. Start by contacting the law school organization.

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Startups Need the Eight P’s for Successful Funding

Startup Professionals Musings

Creating a strong value proposition requires substantial customer insight, thorough study, an understanding of the real value of intellectual property, thoughtfulness, and several iterations. Bockerstette, now living in Phoenix, Arizona, an active investor, business advisor, and a founding member of the Main Street Venture Fund.

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Startups Need to Leverage Their Local Universities

Startup Professionals Musings

Most universities have friendly law professors, or an entrepreneurship legal clinic, to address concerns like protection of intellectual property and privacy. For example, I live in the Phoenix, Arizona area, home of Arizona State University. Legal guidance. Start by contacting the law school organization.

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7 Paybacks an Alma Mater Can Offer an Entrepreneur

Startup Professionals Musings

Most universities have friendly law professors, or an entrepreneurship legal clinic, to address concerns like protection of intellectual property and privacy. For example, I live in the Phoenix, Arizona area, home of Arizona State University. Legal guidance. Start by contacting the law school organization.

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Seven Ways Universities Can Help All Startups

Startup Professionals Musings

Most universities have some sort of an entrepreneurship legal clinic, to address concerns like protection of intellectual property. For example, I live in the Phoenix area, home of Arizona State University. Collaborative efforts with companies, like Siemens Venture Capital, are available for certain technology and focus areas.

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How Entrepreneurs Can Capitalize On Their Alma Mater

Startup Professionals Musings

Access to intellectual property and current research. For example, I live in the Phoenix area, home of Arizona State University and the Thunderbird School of Global Management. Visit the university library for access to otherwise costly business reports.