Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 13, 2020

Finally I realized that venture capital and angel investors are actually humans, despite some views to the contrary. Registered patents and other intellectual property. As with most business and personal interactions, first impressions tend to become lasting ones.

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Intellectual Property Angel Investor Early Stage Venture Capital 316

Steve Blank

DECEMBER 10, 2009

Early on in my career I took a “we’re moving too fast to deal with lawyers” attitude to patents and Intellectual Property (IP.) At one of my entrepreneurship classes at Stanford, Dan Dorosin , of Fenwick & West LLP guest lectures about startups and Intellectual Property. Intellectual Property.

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Intellectual Property IP Software Review Non-disclosure Agreement 213

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 30, 2019

Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.” The bad news is that the valley’s depth before real revenue, considering the high costs of marketing, manufacturing, and sales, can still add up to $500K, on up to $1 million or more, before you will be attractive to angel investors or venture capital.

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Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Incubator 219

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

According to a Gompers and Lerner study, the challenge is very real, with 90% of new ventures that don't attract investors failing within the first three years. Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.” Commit to a major customer.

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Intellectual Property Technical Review Venture Capital Startup 309

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 14, 2014

According to a Gompers and Lerner study, the challenge is very real, with a majority of new ventures that don''t attract investors failing within the first three years. Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.” Commit to a major customer.

Entrepreneur 283

Entrepreneur Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator 283

Steve Blank

APRIL 23, 2014

If they decide to buy, large companies can: license/acquire intellectual property. In response, venture capital firms like Sequoia and Andreessen/Horowitz are hiring new partners just to work with their portfolio companies and match them to corporations. Five Types of Innovation to Buy.

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Acquisition Intellectual Property Silicon Valley Startup 332

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 24, 2014

As a result I didn’t write my first venture capital check until March 2009 – exactly 5 years ago. It turns out it actually takes time to build a high-growth business with differentiated intellectual property and roll out large, enterprise-class marketing solutions. 5 years ago. 5 years ago.

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Los Angeles Intellectual Property LP Venture Capital 387

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2018

The problem is that professional investors (angels and venture capital) want a proven business model before they invest, ready to scale, rather than early projections and product development. Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.” Commit to a major customer.

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Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Incubator 134

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 29, 2021

Don’t look for formal venture capital levels of funding, but certainly early-stage Kaufmann grants, incubators, and entrepreneurship incentives are available from endowments and state funds. Collaborative efforts with local companies, like Siemens Venture Capital, are available for certain technology and focus areas.

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Arizona Phoenix Intellectual Property Incubator 432

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

The new hot topic for entrepreneurs the last couple of years is crowd funding, which is anticipated to at least supplement, if not replace, the slow and mysterious process of current Angel and venture capital investors. These also open new concerns about lost intellectual property, Internet scams, and long-term return on investment.

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Intellectual Property SEC Venture Capital Equity 247

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2014

Finally I realized that Venture Capital and Angel investors are actually humans, despite some views to the contrary. Registered patents and other intellectual property. As with most business and personal interactions, first impressions tend to become lasting ones.

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Angel Investor Intellectual Property Entrepreneur Early Stage 268

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2017

Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.” The bad news is that the valley’s depth before real revenue, considering the high costs of marketing, manufacturing, and sales, can still add up to $500K, on up to $1 million or more, before you will be attractive to angel investors or venture capital.

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Product Development Cost Developer Product 177

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 11, 2016

Create and highlight your intellectual property portfolio. In addition, your company and social media names are key intellectual property. Also, later when you need a larger round of venture capital, the same preparation will serve you just as well, so you might as well learn now how to fly with the angels.

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Angel Investor Intellectual Property Accredited Investor Angel Groups 120

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 4, 2014

Your idea is not intellectual property yet, so it has no inherent value. Of course, all co-founders need to remember that allocated percentages will be diluted as angel and venture capital investors are brought in. Key to required patents or trade secrets. Level of responsibility and time allocated.

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Cofounder Stock Founder Technical Cofounder 261

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2022

The bad news is that it’s still a jungle fight for survival for entrepreneurs of all ages and demographics, with over 80 percent not having access to bank loans or venture capital. In the jungle, it might be the strongest jaws, but in startups it’s more likely the strongest intellectual property. If you want to be feared.

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Intellectual Property Startup Early Stage Venture Capital 281

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Based on some good estimates of how many new ventures have been started in the last five years, the statistical odds of any individual startup making it to this level are less than one in a million. Strong intellectual property and defensibility. But, of course, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try.

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Intellectual Property Valuation Merger Exit Strategy 120

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2012

The new hot topic for entrepreneurs these days is crowd funding, which is anticipated to at least supplement, if not replace, the slow and mysterious process of current Angel and venture capital investors. These also open new concerns about lost intellectual property, Internet scams, and long-term return on investment.

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Intellectual Property Venture Capital Angel Investor Equity 242

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Access to intellectual property and current research. These often lead to angel investors and venture capital investments later, or connections to local company venture funds for selected focus and technology areas. Visit the university library for access to otherwise costly business reports.

Arizona 276

Arizona Intellectual Property Accredited Investor Entrepreneur 276

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 8, 2015

According to a classic Gompers and Lerner study, the challenge is very real, with a majority of new ventures that don't attract investors failing within the first three years. Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.” Commit to a major customer.

Entrepreneur 120

Entrepreneur Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator 120

BeyondVC

MAY 16, 2012

Lately questions about Intellectual Property or IP have been cropping up left and right. Eliot Durbin (my partner at BOLDstart Ventures) and I had a long discussion this morning in preparation for his panel today about IP and patents.

Intellectual Property 119

Intellectual Property IP Balance Sheet Startup 119

BeyondVC

MAY 16, 2012

Lately questions about Intellectual Property or IP have been cropping up left and right. Eliot Durbin (my partner at BOLDstart Ventures) and I had a long discussion this morning in preparation for his panel today about IP and patents.

Intellectual Property 119

Intellectual Property IP Balance Sheet Startup 119

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2023

Different types of investors tend to specialize in capitalizing on businesses at different stages. Venture capital firms look for the most mature companies they can find, Angel investors typically deal a tier lower, while friends and family are most likely to help you get started.

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Angel Investor Intellectual Property Investment Bankers Private Equity 313

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

Intellectual property protection is great on paper and “limited” in practice. Eventually, China’s innovation-driven economy needs intellectual property rights and anti-trust laws that are enforced. Filed under: China , Customer Development , Technology , Venture Capital. It usually doesn’t end well.

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China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 323

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 4, 2012

After you have successfully attracted angels or venture capital with your business case, your million dollar product idea, and you have a signed term sheet, there is still one more hurdle to overcome before investors write the check. Finally, they need to validate intellectual property protections and status.

Technical Review 237

Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Private Equity 237

Steve Blank

JANUARY 27, 2011

for startups created from university intellectual property to number one. Filed under: Business Model versus Business Plan , Teaching , Venture Capital. I was quite surprised to find the depth and interest in innovation and sheer number of startups that I saw. And they are ready to share!

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Business Model Utah Intellectual Property Agile 275

Pascal's View

MARCH 24, 2010

My remarks explained the relationship between the long-term decline in America’s global competitiveness, the impact of the capital markets crisis on new investment in research and development, and specifically addressed Senate Bill 515 , the pending U.S. patent system and broadly impact intellectual property rights in our country.

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Intellectual Property Global San Francisco Technical Review 52

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2020

Access to intellectual property and current research. These often lead to angel investors and venture capital investments later, or connections to local company venture funds for selected focus and technology areas. Visit the university library for access to otherwise costly business reports.

Arizona 310

Arizona Intellectual Property Accredited Investor Dividend 310

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 22, 2010

After you have successfully attracted angels or venture capital with your business case, your million dollar product idea, and you have a signed term sheet, there is still one more hurdle to overcome before investors write the check. Finally, they need to validate intellectual property protections and status.

Technical Review 225

Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Private Equity 225

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

Intellectual property protection is great on paper and “limited” in practice. Eventually, China’s innovation-driven economy needs intellectual property rights and anti-trust laws that are enforced. Filed under: China , Customer Development , Technology , Venture Capital. It usually doesn’t end well.

China 215

China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 215

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 24, 2019

The bad news is that it’s still a jungle fight for survival for entrepreneurs of all ages and demographics, with over 80 percent not having access to bank loans or venture capital. In the jungle, it might be the strongest jaws, but in startups it’s more likely the strongest intellectual property. If you want to be feared.

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Intellectual Property Early Stage Venture Capital Framework 236

NZ Entrepreneur

MAY 18, 2020

This article is the second of a three-part series by Dr Sudhanshu Ayyagari that focuses on the importance of intellectual property for startup companies. Intellectual property rights are an indispensable consideration in ensuring your startup has the best possibility to succeed in the future. i) Disclosing your idea.

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IP Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Open Source 105

Gust

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

For example, some investors would not fund a company without at least a minimum of customer feedback or intellectual property. Is the competitive environment important in the business sector of the target venture? Is the depth of intellectual property and competitive differentiation important to the target venture?

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Valuation Pre-Money Valuation Intellectual Property Southern California 79

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2020

Different types of investors tend to specialize in capitalizing on businesses at different stages. Venture capital firms look for the most mature companies they can find, Angel investors typically deal a tier lower, while friends and family are most likely to help you get started.

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Angel Investor Intellectual Property Investment Bankers Private Equity 370

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 21, 2013

Protect Your Intellectual Property. It also is a great way to finance your business without facing dilution before you actually raise venture capital and when the valuation you might get from angels is less than you’d want. By year 2 I’d like to see PS at 50% maximum, which is still high.

Software Review 321

Software Review Software IP Technical Review 321

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

In order to get your invention and business off the ground, you will need to invest time and money on protecting your intellectual property , development, production and marketing. Funding from businesses can include corporate bank loans or investment by venture capital firms. Using personal resources. Business financing.

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Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Government Venture Capital 113

Gust

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

After you have successfully attracted angels or venture capital with your business case, your million dollar product idea, and you have a signed term sheet, there is still one more hurdle to overcome before investors write the check. Finally, they need to validate intellectual property protections and status.

Technical Review 152

Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Private Equity 152

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Intellectual Property. Similar to a business’s information, a business’s intellectual property can be one of its main assets. Intellectual property includes trade secrets, trademarks, patents and copyrights.

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Non-disclosure Agreement Intellectual Property Non-Compete Cofounder 100