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Free Startup CTO Consulting Sessions

SoCal CTO

Many of the founders of these companies are surprised to learn that I'm willing to review what they are doing (maybe an hour) and get on the phone for an hour with them and provide free advice. Who might be partners? Frequently Asked Questions Will we sign an NDA? You need to be able to share with us without an NDA.

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Free Startup CTO Consulting Sessions

SoCal CTO

Many of the founders of these companies are surprised to learn that I'm willing to review what they are doing (maybe an hour) and get on the phone for an hour with them and provide free advice. Who might be partners? Frequently Asked Questions Will we sign an NDA? You need to be able to share with us without an NDA.

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Someone Stole My Startup Idea – Part 2: They Raised Money With My.

Steve Blank

The initial hypothesis for Epiphany (from my much smarter partner Ben ) was that as departments in the enterprise (manufacturing, finance, customer support sales) became automated, the marketing department would eventually get its turn. We consciously didn’t ask potential customers to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

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Gig Economy 2019: Hire Top Freelancers

Transformify

Post-BREXIT, the gig economy in the UK may be worth even more due to the uncertainty surrounding EU citizens and their rights to work in the UK. How is the intellectual property of the employer protected in case of artwork or a piece of code? There may be traps on the tax and legal side as well.

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Reincubate: Blog: Chief Technology Officer job description (for web, start-up or corporate)

www.reincubate.com

Ensure staff, partners, customers, and board understand the business technological vision. Experience Five years experience directing IT; a further five years software engineering management or operations management experience ; and two years experience in a start-up or highly entrepreneurial environment.

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The Ultimate Inventor’s Guide to Inventing Things

Up and Running

Boris Wertz, founding partner of Version One Ventures, believes that if you’ve worked in an industry you’re passionate about for a long time, you may know something about the market that nobody else knows. To find out what people are complaining about, read forums, turn to your social media accounts, and read reviews.

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How To Find A Technical Cofounder For Your Online Business Idea

www.virtuosimedia.com

Many partnerships don’t make it past this stage, devolving into a tangled mess about who owns the idea and the code and what the compensation should be. Sign that person to an NDA if necessary. If your presentation is compelling and detailed enough, you might be able to get them to become a full partner. Red Flags Galore.