The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2017

Data rooms can also store company copyrighted works, trade secrets, and intellectual property. VDR provides the necessary channel through which such companies can survive and launch careful IPO document management and retention. Going public implies that a business is subjected to new federal, state and local regulations.

Software Review 68

Software Review Technical Review Intellectual Property Due Diligence 68

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 14, 2023

Smart entrepreneurs never outsource their core competency, and never rely on intellectual property they don’t own. Focus on marketing and indirect channels to get the message out quickly. Start early looking at production automation, proven process technologies, and minimum staff approaches, before you begin scaling.

Hockey Stick 339

Hockey Stick Intellectual Property Non-Compete Business Model 339

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Similar companies, even though competitors, usually face economies of scale and overlapping distribution channels. These days, most large technology companies, like HP and Apple, routinely buy successful and known startup competitors rather than developing new products from scratch. Capitalize on shared costs and common distribution.

Partner 434

Partner Non-disclosure Agreement Intellectual Property Non-Compete 434

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 26, 2012

With a reported attendance of over 5,000 local and international channel players, buyers and trade visitors, this was a good start for a key industry event looking to be a major player in the region. Solutions are increasingly gaining in complexity with the rapid changes in technology. 2011 was a Watershed Year for Hacktivism.

Malaysia 226

Malaysia Intellectual Property Government Technical Review 226

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 31, 2020

The simple solution I recommend to inventors is to find a partner who can focus on business and marketing, while you focus on technology. Here are some of the key entrepreneur characteristics most often overlooked by inventors: Driven by customer-centric view of needs, rather than technology.

Founder 312

Founder Intellectual Property Dilution Startup 312

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 19, 2020

Smart entrepreneurs never outsource their core competency, and never rely on intellectual property they don’t own. Focus on marketing and indirect channels to get the message out quickly. Start early looking at production automation, proven process technologies, and minimum staff approaches, before you begin scaling.

Hockey Stick 386

Hockey Stick Intellectual Property Startup Non-Compete 386

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 13, 2019

These normally include people, tangible property, intellectual property, and cash flow requirements. Channels have to be identified through which a startup creates awareness, induces evaluation, enables purchase, and executes the delivery of the value proposition. Investors will demand clear channel definitions.

Intellectual Property 250

Intellectual Property Business Model Angel Investor Channel 250

Up and Running

MAY 12, 2020

Identify any technology needs you may have (and whether or not you’re equipped to meet them) such as: High-speed internet with a reliable connection. Protect any intellectual property you may own by applying for copyrights, trademarks, or patents. A dedicated phone line. Good lighting. Set up a business bank account.

Software Review 153

Software Review Exit Strategy Technical Review Business Plan 153

Growthink Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2012

Companies rich in proprietary technology in all its forms – patents, processes, and people – are far more likely to be valued on factors other than profitability and correspondingly attain purchase prices beyond a few times current year’s earnings. They Have Gold at the End of their Rainbows. And you know what? read more.

Intellectual Property 112

Intellectual Property Technical Review Revenue Reputation 112

Steve Blank

MARCH 31, 2014

Today’s workforce has radically different expectations, brands are losing their power, physical channels are being destroyed by virtual ones, market share is less important than market creation, and software is eating world. For example, Coke added snack foods, which could be distributed through its existing distribution channels.

Private Equity 328

Private Equity Metrics China Intellectual Property 328

Growthink Blog

MARCH 14, 2011

They Are Technology – Rich. Companies rich in proprietary technology in all its forms – patents, processes, and people – are far more likely to be valued on factors other than profitability and correspondingly attain purchase prices beyond a few times current year’s earnings. They Have Gold at the End of their Rainbows.

Technical Review 76

Technical Review Intellectual Property Revenue Technology 76

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2017

These normally include people, tangible property, intellectual property, and cash flow requirements. Channels have to be identified through which a startup creates awareness, induces evaluation, enables purchase, and executes the delivery of the value proposition. Investors will demand clear channel definitions.

Business Model 143

Business Model Intellectual Property Startup Angel Investor 143

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Just because you passionately believe that your technology is great, and everyone needs it, doesn’t mean that everyone will buy it. No intellectual property. Intellectual property is also often the largest element of early-stage company valuations for professional investors. Idea has limited business opportunity.

Intellectual Property 251

Intellectual Property Startup Viral Early Stage 251

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 27, 2018

As a technology buff, I’m all too sensitive to the common investor complaint that technical people often end up selling yet another “solution looking for a problem,” because they are so impressed with their technology. Intellectual property and sustainable competitive advantage.

Product 145

Product Intellectual Property Liquidity Event Exit Strategy 145

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 1, 2012

Just because you passionately believe that your technology is great, and everyone needs it, doesn’t mean that everyone will buy it. No intellectual property. Intellectual property is also often the largest element of early-stage company valuations for professional investors. Idea has limited business opportunity.

Intellectual Property 274

Intellectual Property Entrepreneur Viral Early Stage 274

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 1, 2014

Similar companies, even though competitors, usually face economies of scale and overlapping distribution channels. These days, most large technology companies, like HP and Apple, routinely buy successful and known startup competitors rather than developing new products from scratch. Capitalize on shared costs and common distribution.

Non-disclosure Agreement 257

Non-disclosure Agreement Intellectual Property Startup Non-Compete 257

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2013

Smart entrepreneurs never outsource their core competency, and never rely on intellectual property they don’t own. Focus on marketing and indirect channels to get the message out quickly. Start early looking at production automation, proven process technologies, and minimum staff approaches, before you begin scaling.

Hockey Stick 278

Hockey Stick Intellectual Property Startup Non-Compete 278

Steve Blank

DECEMBER 7, 2009

——— While how you iterate and execute your idea is more important than the idea itself, there are parts of your intellectual property a startup does need to protect. This is more challengine than it appears, and method of insulation is supporting varied input channels. More on this in the next post.

Silicon Valley 248

Silicon Valley Non-disclosure Agreement NDA Startup 248

Gust

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

Just because you passionately believe that your technology is great, and everyone needs it, doesn’t mean that everyone will buy it. No intellectual property. Intellectual property is also often the largest element of early-stage company valuations for professional investors. Idea has limited business opportunity.

Intellectual Property 183

Intellectual Property Startup Viral Early Stage 183

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2012

Many entrepreneurs scare away potential investors by claiming that their technology represents “truly disruptive technology.” Do describe your intellectual property and “secret sauce”. Clearly define the customer, channel, and revenue model associated with this solution. Skip the technical jargon and hyperbole.

Business Plan 283

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 283

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 25, 2016

Investors are wary of startups with no intellectual property, even with a first-mover advantage. Entrepreneurs with exciting new technologies too often assume that the technology will sell itself. Other social ventures may make good family businesses, but scaling and profitability are limited.

Intellectual Property 120

Intellectual Property Accredited Investor Angel Investor Reputation 120

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 13, 2011

Many entrepreneurs scare away potential investors by claiming that their technology represents “truly disruptive technology.” Do describe your intellectual property and “secret sauce”. Clearly define the customer, channel, and revenue model associated with this solution. Skip the technical jargon and hyperbole.

Business Plan 290

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 290

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 18, 2016

Recent technological advances have led to the development of a dazzling variety of new technologies for assistive and augmentative communication for individuals with severe disabilities. These new technologies have dissolved communication barriers for children and adults with disabling conditions.

Intellectual Property 100

Intellectual Property Entrepreneur United States California 100

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

But as of now, the security threats are real – from personal data theft of employees and customers to admins login credentials, and loss of intellectual property – it has all happened in the past. . Messaging in these collaboration apps come in the form of one-on-one conversations, private channels, and group chats. .

Software 147

Software Management Cloud Security 147

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2015

In every case, the relevant pitch needs to start by highlighting a real customer problem, then outlining a new solution, with all the features and disruptive technology. How you intend to beat specific competitors (business model, intellectual property) is a key investor decision criteria.

Product 120

Product Intellectual Property Liquidity Event Burn Rate 120

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2020

For example, “We just patented a new battery technology that will cut your smartphone charge time and cost in half.” Be sure to include this in your “elevator pitch,” which you must always deliver as a prelude to your technology features. Use non-fuzzy terms to quantify customer value. Budget time and dollars for each.

Business Plan 423

Business Plan Product Intellectual Property Elevator Pitch 423

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 14, 2016

Smart entrepreneurs never outsource their core competency, and never rely on intellectual property they don’t own. Focus on marketing and indirect channels to get the message out quickly. Start early looking at production automation, proven process technologies, and minimum staff approaches, before you begin scaling.

Hockey Stick 120

Hockey Stick Intellectual Property Non-Compete Business Model 120

Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 3, 2017

Since, Daisi Media Corp is basically a shell for our media channels and family of sites and e-commerce businesses, I had the freedom to focus more creativity on naming other brands of the business. Not only did I have a suggestion, I created a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) program and named it, KidGINEER, LLC.

Naming 79

Naming Entrepreneur LLC Social Media 79

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 11, 2015

Smart entrepreneurs never outsource their core competency, and never rely on intellectual property they don’t own. Focus on marketing and indirect channels to get the message out quickly. Start early looking at production automation, proven process technologies, and minimum staff approaches, before you begin scaling.

Hockey Stick 120

Hockey Stick Intellectual Property Non-Compete Business Model 120

Gust

AUGUST 5, 2012

Many entrepreneurs scare away potential investors by claiming that their technology represents “truly disruptive technology.” Do describe your intellectual property and “secret sauce”. Clearly define the customer, channel, and revenue model associated with this solution. Skip the technical jargon and hyperbole.

Business Plan 182

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 182

David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

When I met my now-wife, I realized that any technology that can find me a spouse is a killer app. I’d argue that the same type of technologies that have revolutionized dating can revolutionize our industry. . I walk through below how progressive investors are using technology and analytics throughout all of their operations.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

Steve Blank

MARCH 11, 2010

One of the classes I teach in the engineering school at Stanford is E145: the Fundamentals of Technology Entrepreneurship , an introduction to building a scalable startup. Regulation and Intellectual Property. Did they describe distribution channel and assign channel costs? What is a business model?

Intellectual Property 252

Intellectual Property Business Model Customer Development Distribution 252

Hearpreneur

MAY 5, 2021

Whether it is education and technology, food assistance, bringing water supply to those who have none, among others. The drive for self-improvement takes raw curiosity and channels it into elegant forms. This will create a smoother channel of ideas and suggestions by team members. Thanks to Aylon Steinhart, Eclipse Foods ! #7-

Entrepreneur 136

Entrepreneur Intellectual Property Australia Channel 136

Steve Blank

DECEMBER 22, 2011

what distribution channel? We liked these guys, but for a while no one on the teaching team could figure out what their core technology was. Finally when we understood that their core technology was heat pipes , it wasn’t clear why that made them a better LED supplier. Did they just want to become a licenser of technology?

Business Model 237

Business Model Intellectual Property Lean Wiki 237

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2010

Many entrepreneurs scare away potential investors by claiming that their technology represents “truly disruptive technology.” Do describe your intellectual property and “secret sauce”. Clearly define the customer, channel, and revenue model associated with this solution. Skip the technical jargon and hyperbole.

Business Plan 186

Business Plan Exit Strategy Sweat Equity Intellectual Property 186

Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

universities labs are being turned into commercial products and life saving drugs and devices thanks to an act of Congress – and the efforts of technology transfer offices in schools like Stanford and Columbia. Orin Herskowitz , executive director of Columbia Technology Ventures. Orin Herskowitz.

Government 120

Government Entrepreneur Intellectual Property Silicon Valley 120

Steve Blank

AUGUST 5, 2010

The technologies were different, the time horizons were different, (2 to 5x longer to take a drug through FDA trials ~14 years,) and the regulatory environment was different (barely any in traditional VC investments compared to FDA trials for drugs and 510K approvals needed for medical devices.)

Lean 262

Lean Internet Silicon Valley Venture Capital 262