SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

One of the readers asked my opinion around sharing your startup concept: My first question has always been - how do you protect your idea while shopping around for feedback, partners, developers, etc.? As Chris Dixon says in Why you shouldn’t keep your startup idea secret. Lots of thoughts here. " Ummm.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Getting your startup off the ground is easier if you have the backing of investors, although to secure their interest you will need to pitch your ideas to prospects and attempt to dazzle them with your ingenuity. The post Pitching A Startup To Investors: Ways To Legally Protect Your Ideas appeared first on Young Upstarts. Use an NDA.

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Steve Blank

DECEMBER 7, 2009

Posted on December 7, 2009 by steveblank In my 21 years of startups, I had my ideas “stolen” twice. 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.

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

IP steps for startups should be the same as for large multinationals, but within their budget. On the flip-side, the brand may play an important role in the value of the startup eg, TradeMe, Xero and 42 Below. Startups cannot afford to have such speed bumps. Startups cannot always afford a full suite of IP protection.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 21, 2012

Entrepreneurs often get the advice from their lawyers and friends to always get a Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA or CDA) signed before disclosing anything about their new venture. Most investors and startup advisors I know hate them, and refuse to sign them. Strategic partner. Who is right?

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 1, 2014

Startup founders are known for their passion for their startup idea, and for their passion to kill every competitor. As small companies, neither startup could afford to extend their product alone, but through creative leadership, we were able to negotiate a win-win strategic partnership for a joint product.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 6, 2013

No matter what you do, you want to make sure that in the process that you protect your intellectual property, have non-disclosure agreements in place, if possible non-circumvents. Thinking Aloud deal making deals JP James Libreum Capital Management startup' What is a huge success for me in the terms?

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onstartups.com

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

23 Tweetable Insights From "The Lean Startup" (5 days ago). How To Pick The Right Idea For Your Startup (3 weeks ago). From Nashville to Boston: How A Startup Accelerator Changed Our Lives (1 month ago). For A Startup (1 month ago). Questions about startups? As a startup, your ability to actually enforce.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

As a startup advisor, when I suggest cooperating with competitors, most entrepreneurs initially think I'm crazy or suggesting something illegal. And growth is the lifeblood of every startup. And growth is the lifeblood of every startup. Complementary advantages can expand both markets. Be visible and be proactive.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 29, 2013

Entrepreneurs often get the advice from their lawyers and friends to always get a Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA or CDA) signed before disclosing anything about their new venture. Most investors and startup advisors I know hate them, and refuse to sign them. Strategic partner. Who is right?

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 24, 2011

Entrepreneurs often get the advice from their lawyers and friends to always get a Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA or CDA) signed before disclosing anything about their new venture. Most investors and startup advisors I know hate them, and refuse to sign them. Strategic partner. Who is right?

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Up and Running

MARCH 1, 2016

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. Blackbox cofounder Bjoern Lasse Herrmann says, “Too many startups start building first without talking to customers.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

To learn some common legal pitfalls we’d all be better off avoiding, we asked nine founders from the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) what unexpected things they found themselves needing lawyers for in the early stages of their startups. Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreements. Here’s what they had to say: 1.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

That’s why one of the most important early steps of any startup venture is securing the idea to prevent it from being stolen by competitors — particularly those who might have the resources and drive to try to beat you to the punch. If possible, consider using a non-disclosure agreement.

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Up and Running

JULY 25, 2016

.” The story of the fictional tech company Pied Piper and its many ups and downs is relatable to entrepreneurs that have gone through the hard knocks that come with trying to navigate the startup world. See Also: The Best Places Worldwide to Start Your High-Growth Startup. See Also: How to Find a Business Partner.

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mashable.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

I'm really fortunate that I'd found a wonderful development outsource partner in them. View More » Startups Facebook Co-Founder Launches Social N. I'd approached Advanced Millennium Technologies, to develop our ERP software, last September. check them out at: www.amt.in Nexus S Spotted Running Android 2.3

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mashable.com

OCTOBER 27, 2010

When you’re working with a freelance or contract developer, make sure you have all your paperwork — from non-disclosure agreements to invoices and beyond — signed and sealed early in the process. Events Assistant at Mashable (San Fra. Events Manager at Mashable (New York, Sr. Director, Digital Marketing - EA.

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www.virtuosimedia.com

MARCH 8, 2012

Startup Advice. Home ▶ Businesses ▶ Startup Business Advice ▶ Current Page How To Find A Technical Cofounder For Your Online Business Idea. If your presentation is compelling and detailed enough, you might be able to get them to become a full partner. Businesses. Business Articles. Accounting. Social Media.

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chrissundberg.com

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

Startup Myths #1 – You Need an NDA. This is a series of Startup Myths. The Truth: A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) can be a useful document. Tagged as: how not to , myth , startup. by Chris on January 5, 2011. You Need an NDA. The Myth: You need an NDA to protect your intellectual property.

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Early Growth Financial Services

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Ryan Azlein, Partner with Stubbs Alderton & Markiles LLP, addresses three of the most pressing legal concerns for founders of mobile application companies. Originally posted on Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP.

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ReadWriteStart

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

It includes an NDA (Non-disclosure agreement) that protects confidential information. According to this agreement, the parties concerned do not have the right to disclose business and monetary transactions with any third party. Partnership agreement. Thus, it is vital to understand the importance of contract law.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 11, 2011

Will a VC sign an NDA (non-disclosure agreement)? Meet with one person from the firm – partner or associate. If you can meet a partner up front it’s always best but sometimes it’s not possible. Meet with one person from the firm – partner or associate. What is the VC process?

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ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

That was the obstacle Priscilla Leake, previously the Conversion Optimization Manager for startup JungleScout , faced. can help identify the right agency partner. While an agency might not be able to divulge info about all their clients due to non-disclosure agreements, they should be able to offer a few client references.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 10, 2016

After all, building a business by marketing your idea, finding partners, hiring contractors and seeking financing all create opportunities for your idea to be stolen. Registration creates a public record of the copyright, establishes certain presumptions of its validity, and gives your startup the right to bring a lawsuit for infringement.

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Kodorra

AUGUST 23, 2018

I had mentored some startups and dozens of teams in hackathons and from my standpoint, most of them always tend to fall into a similar mindset (including me) when they started. Oh and by the way, typically angel investors don’t sign NDA (non-disclosure agreement), so they are most probably losing out on the cash too.

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sivers.org

JUNE 25, 2010

If you live in an area that has "hacker" or "startup-weekend" type events where idea people are teamed with developers, it can be great way to get some free (or low cost) experience in what it is like to work with a team of developers, narrow the scope of your project, and understand what it takes to get to v1.0

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