Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 17, 2020

Even if the idea sounds unique to you, it’s worth your time to do a few Internet searches using relevant keywords. Check for intellectual property barriers in your way. New smartphone apps cost only a few thousand, if you have the programming skills. Choose projects with financial resources within your reach.

Technical Review 434

Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Internet 434

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Registered patents and other intellectual property. Being the first mover or lowest cost is not a good long-term strategy. Many key insights to success in any business can’t be learned from books or the Internet. Already set and achieved initial milestones. Expert in your chosen domain.

Intellectual Property 278

Intellectual Property Angel Investor Early Stage Venture Capital 278

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.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 13, 2020

Registered patents and other intellectual property. Being the first mover or lowest cost is not a good long-term strategy. Many key insights to success in any business can’t be learned from books or the Internet. Already set and achieved initial milestones. Expert in your chosen domain.

Intellectual Property 316

Intellectual Property Angel Investor Early Stage Venture Capital 316

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

Berkonomics

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The Internet was young back when the patent was first filed by the Company, and their patented product allowed a visitor to dial into a computer (does anyone remember dial-up electronic bulletin boards?) Intellectual property is the principal asset of must every technology company. Digging through your IP closet for gold….

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Intellectual Property IP Internet Technology 62

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

There are lots of resources available for the challenge of that activity, including the Internet and mentors like me. I love good causes and social entrepreneurs, but a recent pitch to me about eliminating world hunger with a new product (harvesting algae at low cost) seemed to forget that really hungry people don’t have any money.

Intellectual Property 235

Intellectual Property Elevator Pitch Harvest Technical Review 235

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2018

The cost of rolling out a business has never been lower – it only takes a few hundred dollars to incorporate a Limited Liability Corp (LLC) online, create your own website, use social media to get attention, and you are in business. In the early Internet days, it would cost a million dollars to get this far.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Even if the idea sounds unique to you, it’s worth your time to do a few Internet searches using relevant keywords. Check for intellectual property barriers in your way. New smartphone apps cost only a few thousand, if you have the programming skills. Choose projects with financial resources within your reach.

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Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Internet 208

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

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

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

It’s more possible to bootstrap today than a few years ago, as the cost of entry continues to go down. It’s equally easy to go online and incorporate your new entity, register some intellectual property and have some fun with social media for marketing and interacting with customers.

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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.

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Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Incubator 134

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2017

In case you haven’t noticed it, the rapid evolution of do-it-yourself (DIY) facilities for developers, including 3-D printers, SketchUp and makerspaces such as TechShop , have scaled down the cost of prototypes and hardware design by an order of magnitude. Quick low-cost design and fabrication alternatives are extremely valuable.

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Technical Cofounder Intellectual Property Wiki Cofounder 153

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2014

Even if the idea sounds unique to you, it’s worth your time to do a few Internet searches using relevant keywords. Check for intellectual property barriers in your way. New smartphone apps cost only a few thousand, if you have the programming skills. Choose projects with financial resources within your reach.

Technical Review 267

Technical Review Due Diligence Entrepreneur Intellectual Property 267

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2014

Registered patents and other intellectual property. Being the first mover or lowest cost is not a good long-term strategy. Many key insights to success in any business can’t be learned from books or the Internet. Already set and achieved initial milestones. Expert in your chosen domain.

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Angel Investor Intellectual Property Entrepreneur Early Stage 268

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2022

The good news is that a recent Kauffman Early-Stage Entrepreneurship (KESE) Index shows the highest level of new business activity recorded in the last two decades, and the cost of entry at an all-time low. In the jungle, it might be the strongest jaws, but in startups it’s more likely the strongest intellectual property.

Intellectual Property 281

Intellectual Property Startup Early Stage Venture Capital 281

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2021

Of course, never forget those ongoing perspiration items that seem to haunt you every day: Create intellectual property. Word of mouth advertising and viral marketing cost big bucks these days so budget for it. Some say the Internet is a metaphor for our brains. Marketing is top priority. Both are networks.

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Sweat Equity Intellectual Property Startup Viral 400

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 18, 2020

It’s more possible to bootstrap today than a few years ago, as the cost of entry continues to go down. It’s equally easy to go online and incorporate your new entity, register some intellectual property and have some fun with social media for marketing and interacting with customers.

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Hockey Stick Bootstrapping Sweat Equity Intellectual Property 423

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 17, 2023

For example, “While Product X has worked well in the server market, my product also provides Cloud support, to drastically reduce IT costs and maintenance.” Emphasize intellectual property and dynamic product line. Do your research thoroughly on the Internet, with industry experts, and advisors.

Intellectual Property 279

Intellectual Property Cloud Leadership Global 279

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Get your Internet domain name and website. Define some intellectual property. File a patent and trademarks to show real intellectual property. In most cases, a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet is adequate, with projection formulas for revenue, costs, and cash flow over the next five years.

Intellectual Property 249

Intellectual Property Angel Investor Technical Review Elevator Pitch 249

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

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 4, 2016

But for founders who do their homework, the cost of entry is lower and the opportunity is higher than ever. Years ago, it cost a million dollars for a new e-commerce site, one that you can now create for almost nothing with current tools and technology. The cost of social media done well is low. Marty Zwilling.

Intellectual Property 120

Intellectual Property Startup Angel Groups Social Media 120

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 15, 2017

Breaches involving health information, trade secrets, and intellectual property can be devastating for the affected brand. Every personal and business computer is connected to the internet these days, which puts people and companies in harm’s way for cyber attacks. So what can organizations do? Think again.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

Even if the idea sounds unique to you, it’s worth your time to do a few Internet searches using relevant keywords. Check for intellectual property barriers in your way. New smartphone apps cost only a few thousand, if you have the programming skills. Choose projects with financial resources within your reach.

Technical Review 120

Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Internet 120

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Update to the IP Commission Report: The Theft of American Intellectual Property: Reassessments of the Challenge and United States Policy ” The Commission on the Theft of American Intellectual Property , 2017. Graff, “ China’s Hacking Spree Will Have a Decades-Long Fallout ” WIRED , Feb. Political Interference.

Technology 307

Technology Russia Artificial Inteligence United States 307

Up and Running

AUGUST 24, 2020

Cutting costs , revisiting forecasts , and stabilizing your business. Internet of Things. While AI helps businesses make sense of their data, the Internet of Things (IoT) helps capture and deliver data from a plethora of interconnected devices. The first stage in this crisis was survival. 5G Network.

Technical Review 131

Technical Review Analytics Forecast Artificial Inteligence 131

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Pros: Cost. Yes, outsourcing still comes at a cost, but in the long-run the costs can be considerably cheaper. Fewer computers mean less maintenance and electricity costs too. As “offshore outsourcing” is a favourable choice, due to cheaper labour in developing countries. KashFlow is Cloud-based accountancy software.

Offshore 100

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Get your Internet domain name and website. Define some intellectual property. File a patent and trademarks to show real intellectual property. In most cases, a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet is adequate, with projection formulas for revenue, costs, and cash flow over the next five years.

Angel Investor 224

Angel Investor Intellectual Property Technical Review Elevator Pitch 224

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

The costs associated with patenting your technological or creative boon, successfully bringing your product to market and compelling larger companies to come to the table and negotiate a royalty deal rests in how you proceed. A patent provides a means to protect your intellectual property.

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Intellectual Property Forecast LLC Acquisition 157

ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

According to Deloitte , 59% of companies outsource to cut costs. Fortunately, the internet makes it easier than ever to connect and partner with subject-matter experts who will show you exactly how to outsource as an entrepreneur. Reviewing three to four proposals will allow you and your team to compare costs and services.

Entrepreneur 97

Entrepreneur Technical Review Intellectual Property Partner 97

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 15, 2020

For example, “While Product X has worked well in the server market, my product also provides Cloud support, to drastically reduce IT costs and maintenance.” Emphasize intellectual property and dynamic product line. Do your research thoroughly on the Internet, with industry experts, and advisors.

Intellectual Property 313

Intellectual Property Cloud Leadership Global 313

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 24, 2019

The good news is that the latest Kauffman Early-Stage Entrepreneurship (KESE) Index shows the highest level of new business activity recorded in the last two decades, and the cost of entry at an all-time low. In the jungle, it might be the strongest jaws, but in startups it’s more likely the strongest intellectual property.

Intellectual Property 236

Intellectual Property Early Stage Venture Capital Framework 236

Up and Running

MAY 12, 2020

Can I afford the cost of any adjustments that need to be made? 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. Internet connection. Is there a space I can make “my own” in my home? Is there enough physical space? Good lighting.

Software Review 153

Software Review Exit Strategy Technical Review Business Plan 153

Steve Blank

MARCH 31, 2014

Just look at the disruptive challenges that businesses face today– globalization, China as a manufacturer, China as a consumer, the Internet, and a steady stream of new startups. For example they can reduce component cost, introduce a line extension or create new versions of the existing product.

Private Equity 325

Private Equity Metrics China Intellectual Property 325

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

JANUARY 24, 2011

Of course this is Survivor Bias at it’s finest; these examples don’t prove this is a great strategy , they just illustrate that it can work: Zappos decided to sell shoes over the Internet, even though it meant eating shipping costs as customers tried shoe after shoe, constantly returning merchandise on the basis of fit or look.

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Intellectual Property Open Source Bandwidth IP 242

YoungUpstarts

MAY 7, 2015

While the Indian Trademark Office has been constantly trying to complete the mammoth task of clearing several thousands of trademark applications pending before it at various stages of prosecution, fulfilling the following steps would help you to protect your trademark in India quickly and cost-effectively.

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