Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2019

My first advice for new entrepreneurs is to pick a domain, such as online web sites and smart phone apps, that doesn’t have the sky-high up-front development costs. That includes estimating the money required to get to the revenue stage, and saving money to cover costs before you jump off the cliff. Commit to a major customer.

Finance 320

Finance Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator 320

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 17, 2020

Check for intellectual property barriers in your way. New smartphone apps cost only a few thousand, if you have the programming skills. Sometimes your solution is impressive, but mass acceptance requires a big culture change, a large support system, or government legislation. Minimize infrastructure dependencies.

Technical Review 434

Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Internet 434

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 30, 2019

My first advice for new entrepreneurs is to pick a domain that doesn’t have the sky-high up-front development costs, like online web sites and smart phone apps. That includes estimating the money required to get to the revenue stage, and saving money to cover costs before you jump off the cliff. Apply for contests and business grants.

Intellectual Property 219

Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Incubator 219

Up and Running

JULY 28, 2022

The size standards are different for each industry and are defined by the government body established to oversee such matters. What you need depends on your location, business activities, industry, and government rules. Secure your intellectual property. According to the U.S. Develop a founders agreement.

Small Business 167

Small Business Intellectual Property Cofounder Software Review 167

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 27, 2016

For a software startup, a patent can be the intellectual property providing the key competitive advantage, or it can be an expensive non-defensible bureaucratic nightmare -- or both. Copyright intellectual property protection is already given automatically and immediately without the need to register the copyright with a government.

Software Review 120

Software Review Intellectual Property Software Technical Review 120

Up and Running

JULY 5, 2021

And hiring an intellectual property attorney may seem like a budget dealbreaker. Working with an attorney is an added cost that many entrepreneurs are hesitant to spend, especially before their venture is turning a profit. Ultimately, the upfront cost of a trademark lawyer should be considered an investment into your business.

Hiring 133

Hiring Intellectual Property United States Search 133

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 14, 2014

My first advice for new entrepreneurs is to pick a domain that doesn’t have the sky-high up-front development costs, like online web sites and smart phone apps. That includes estimating the money required to get to the revenue stage, and saving money to cover costs before you jump off the cliff. Apply for contests and business grants.

Entrepreneur 283

Entrepreneur Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator 283

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Check for intellectual property barriers in your way. New smartphone apps cost only a few thousand, if you have the programming skills. Sometimes your solution is impressive, but mass acceptance requires a big culture change, a large support system, or government legislation. Minimize infrastructure dependencies.

Technical Review 208

Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Internet 208

YoungUpstarts

JULY 5, 2020

Low Cost of Doing Business. The cost of starting a business in Canada is 5% lower than what it will cost in the U.S. This was revealed in the results of a comprehensive 10-month study of international business costs by KPMG. These are facts and figures attesting to Canada’s illustrious market and economy.

Canada 264

Canada North America Intellectual Property Asia 264

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

My first advice for new entrepreneurs is to pick a domain that doesn’t have the sky-high up-front development costs, like online web sites and smart phone apps. That includes estimating the money required to get to the revenue stage, and saving money to cover costs before you jump off the cliff. Apply for contests and business grants.

Intellectual Property 309

Intellectual Property Technical Review Venture Capital Startup 309

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2018

My first advice for new entrepreneurs is to pick a domain, such as online web sites and smart phone apps, that doesn’t have the sky-high up-front development costs. That includes estimating the money required to get to the revenue stage, and saving money to cover costs before you jump off the cliff. Commit to a major customer.

Intellectual Property 134

Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Incubator 134

Steve Blank

DECEMBER 10, 2009

Early on in my career I took a “we’re moving too fast to deal with lawyers” attitude to patents and Intellectual Property (IP.) At one of my entrepreneurship classes at Stanford, Dan Dorosin , of Fenwick & West LLP guest lectures about startups and Intellectual Property. Intellectual Property.

Intellectual Property 213

Intellectual Property IP Software Review Non-disclosure Agreement 213

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Software changes fast and the government moves slowly. This hit RIM (Research In Motion) a few years ago, and cost them $650M to recover. I’m a big supporter of building and protecting a portfolio of real intellectual property, and maximizing your startup’s valuation, but it shouldn’t be just a legal game. Marty Zwilling.

Software Review 250

Software Review Software Technical Review Intellectual Property 250

Steve Blank

DECEMBER 9, 2020

One of the ways our adversaries try to gain the advantage is by attacking our supply chain through methods like fraud, introduction of counterfeit materials, control of raw materials, cyber and intellectual property attacks, denying access to strategic materials and rare earth minerals. Cybersecurity is Integral. How do we get going?

Acquisition 284

Acquisition Technical Review Technology Security 284

YoungUpstarts

MAY 22, 2016

Choosing the right business structure for your startup will have important implications on the cost, flexibility and tax consequences of running your business. Taking appropriate action for intellectual property protection. Choosing the incorrect business structure.

Intellectual Property 124

Intellectual Property Startup Cofounder Technical Review 124

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2014

Check for intellectual property barriers in your way. New smartphone apps cost only a few thousand, if you have the programming skills. Sometimes your solution is impressive, but mass acceptance requires a big culture change, a large support system, or government legislation. Minimize infrastructure dependencies.

Technical Review 267

Technical Review Due Diligence Entrepreneur Intellectual Property 267

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

These instruments of national power employed in a “whole of government approach” to advance a state’s interests are known by the acronym DIME -FIL. Be specific if your recommendations are for the government or private sector. Class 2 focused on China, the U.S.’s s primary great power competitor. Political Interference.

Technology 307

Technology Russia Artificial Inteligence United States 307

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 8, 2015

My first advice for new entrepreneurs is to pick a domain, such as online web sites and smart phone apps, that doesn’t have the sky-high up-front development costs. That includes estimating the money required to get to the revenue stage, and saving money to cover costs before you jump off the cliff. Commit to a major customer.

Entrepreneur 120

Entrepreneur Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator 120

Berkonomics

AUGUST 27, 2020

All corporate governance documents, from incorporation articles to minutes of all meetings of the board are maintained in the deal room. Data rooms contain access to or copies of all significant contracts with suppliers, customers, consultants, and others. When to start a data room?

Software Review 62

Software Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property IPO 62

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 26, 2012

Multiple high-profile attacks on organizations and governments around the world, including Malaysia, have grabbed international headlines due to their well-coordinated nature and the scale of the data breach. Governments, companies and individuals are increasingly more willing to spend to safeguard their information.

Malaysia 226

Malaysia Intellectual Property Government Technical Review 226

Gust

OCTOBER 19, 2014

Software changes fast and the government moves slowly. This hit RIM (Research In Motion) a few years ago, and cost them $650M to recover. I’m a big supporter of building and protecting a portfolio of real intellectual property, and maximizing your startup’s valuation, but it shouldn’t be just a legal game.

Software Review 173

Software Review Software Technical Review Intellectual Property 173

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 3, 2016

It’s important to learn from your own mistakes, but it’s even smarter to learn from someone else’s mistakes, without paying their high price in time lost, cost, and pain. Viral marketing costs real money, and your support staff and hosting systems cost even more. Bypasses intellectual property as not worth the cost.

Intellectual Property 120

Intellectual Property Startup Angel Investor Viral 120

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Nice-to have” and “easier-to-use” products, or social ventures needing government support, are not likely to provide a financial return to investors. Potential return on investment cannot be calculated without a clear understanding and evidence of actual costs, revenue flows, and margins. Lack of intellectual property.

Due Diligence 271

Due Diligence Intellectual Property Entrepreneur Preferred Stock 271

The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2024

This could range from intellectual property concerns to international trade laws. Sometimes, bringing in experts, like a security clearance attorney , can help navigate the legal issues around government bid responses. As you grow, you’ll encounter more complex legal and compliance issues. Navigating this maze can be daunting.

Intellectual Property 115

Intellectual Property Dilution Security Government 115

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

Check for intellectual property barriers in your way. New smartphone apps cost only a few thousand, if you have the programming skills. Sometimes your solution is impressive, but mass acceptance requires a big culture change, a large support system, or government legislation. Minimize infrastructure dependencies.

Technical Review 120

Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Internet 120

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 10, 2018

However, what you don’t need is lawyers’ prohibitive fees, which can cost your startup hundreds of thousands of dollars — even millions — in just the first few years. Though most extant legal software solutions target law firms, there are some applications startups can use to reduce their legal costs. Intellectual property creation.

Software Review 70

Software Review Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Software 70

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 1, 2015

It’s important to learn from your own mistakes, but it’s even smarter to learn from someone else’s mistakes, without paying their high price in time lost, cost, and pain. Viral marketing costs real money, and your support staff and hosting systems cost even more. Bypasses intellectual property as not worth the cost.

Intellectual Property 120

Intellectual Property Angel Investor Viral Distribution 120

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

The value proposition is a short statement that clearly communicates the target customer, the customer’s problem and the pain that it causes, the unique solution that addresses this problem, and the net benefit of this solution (value derived versus relative cost) from the customer's perspective. Proposition. Partnership.

Intellectual Property 265

Intellectual Property Balance Sheet Phoenix Arizona 265

Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Knowbella Tech is an open science collaboration company that uses blockchain to deliver free tools, services, grants, and intellectual properties (IP) to researchers, particularly the underserved in Africa, Asia and Latin America. On the positive, the cost of living is amongst the lowest in the nation.

Intellectual Property 48

Intellectual Property Technical Review Malta Startup 48

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

In order to get your invention and business off the ground, you will need to invest time and money on protecting your intellectual property , development, production and marketing. While covering these costs can seem daunting, there are a number of funding opportunities available. Government funding. Crowdfunding.

Intellectual Property 113

Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Government Venture Capital 113

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 12, 2019

There are a myriad of other important ways that you can demonstrate your competitive advantages in your presentations, discussions, and business plan, including the following: Highlight your intellectual property. Quantify any dramatic changes to the cost or value equation. Reducing margins to lower prices won’t help your case.

Intellectual Property 215

Intellectual Property Agile Differentiation Government 215

Up and Running

AUGUST 29, 2014

A venture feasibility study analyzes an idea from several perspectives: market opportunity, competition, resources available, resource gaps, financial viability, operational issues, intellectual property rights, development timeline and technology needs. How do I sell my products to the federal government?

Small Business 87

Small Business CPA Government North America 87

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 14, 2020

Nice-to have” and “easier-to-use” products, or social ventures needing government support, are not likely to provide a financial return to investors. Potential return on investment cannot be calculated without a clear understanding and evidence of actual costs, revenue flows, and margins. Lack of intellectual property.

Due Diligence 308

Due Diligence Intellectual Property Preferred Stock Seed Stage 308

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Craig Schmitz, a partner in the Technology Companies Group at law firm Godwin Proctor LLP who works on corporate, governance, board and fundraising issues, and Erika Fisher, an associate in the firm’s Business Law Department who deals with IP, fielded questions about the legal issues startups face. ” The Cost of Financing.

Convertible Security 100

Convertible Security IP Technical Review Software Review 100

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Activities might include hardware or software development, mastering a 10,000 mile supply chain, low-cost manufacturing, or to provide services in a foreign country. Resources are what the team needs to hire or own inside their company — the team’s physical, financial, human and intellectual property. Looking ahead.

Silicon Valley 120

Silicon Valley Washington United Kingdom Lean 120

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Activities might include hardware or software development, mastering a 10,000 mile supply chain, low-cost manufacturing, or to provide services in a foreign country. Resources are what the team needs to hire or own inside their company — the team’s physical, financial, human and intellectual property. Looking ahead.

Silicon Valley 120

Silicon Valley Washington United Kingdom Lean 120

Berkonomics

OCTOBER 3, 2013

All corporate governance documents, from incorporation articles to minutes of all meetings of the board are maintained in the deal room. Deal rooms contain access to or copies of all significant contracts with suppliers, customers, consultants, and others. Email readers, continue here.]

Software Review 76

Software Review Due Diligence Liquidity Event Intellectual Property 76