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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 ! The text is included here now and a video should follow in a few weeks. The text is included here now and a video should follow in a few weeks.

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Your New Venture IP Portfolio Sets Investment Value

Startup Professionals Musings

Still, it is recommended that you add the familiar ©Copyright 2017 symbol at the beginning or end of each media and document segment. Trade secrets with employment agreement. Companies often use non-patentable but important trade secrets to run their business. A sample agreement is available for free download from my website.

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Every Startup Needs Intellectual Property To Thrive

Startup Professionals Musings

Still, it is recommended that you add the familiar ©Copyright 2017 symbol at the beginning or end of each media and document segment. Trade secrets with employment agreement. Companies often use non-patentable but important trade secrets to run their business. A sample agreement is available for free download from my website.