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6 Guidelines On How And When To Use Non-Disclosures

Startup Professionals Musings

As an advisor to entrepreneurs, I often have to deal with people who are convinced that they must get me to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before they begin talks about their new venture. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 12/15/2017. Don’t ask for an NDA from trusted investors and advisors.

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UT Austin MSTC Commencement Speech

Austin Startup

Today I had the honor of congratulating the 2017 graduating class of the UT Austin Masters in Science and Technology Commercialization. Congratulations to the MSTC class of 2017 ! After all, I was running it on the computer my parents bought me, in my fraternity house, hooked up to the school’s internet connection.

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Your New Venture IP Portfolio Sets Investment Value

Startup Professionals Musings

Don’t pick a company name until you are certain that you can get the comparable domain name, so Internet brokers won’t hold you hostage. Internet domain name. Internet domain names can be acquired from most hosting providers or Network Solutions , for as little as $10/year each. Trade secrets with employment agreement.

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Every Startup Needs Intellectual Property To Thrive

Startup Professionals Musings

Don’t pick a company name until you are certain that you can get the comparable domain name, so Internet brokers won’t hold you hostage. Internet domain name. Internet domain names can be acquired from most hosting providers or Network Solutions , for as little as $10/year each. Trade secrets with employment agreement.