SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

One of the readers asked my opinion around sharing your startup concept: My first question has always been - how do you protect your idea while shopping around for feedback, partners, developers, etc.? This will only be disclosed when there is an NDA in place. Lots of thoughts here. How Stealthy Should You Be? Long live stealth mode!

NDA 211

NDA Stealth Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement 211

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

One of the readers asked my opinion around sharing your startup concept: My first question has always been - how do you protect your idea while shopping around for feedback, partners, developers, etc.? This will only be disclosed when there is an NDA in place. Lots of thoughts here. How Stealthy Should You Be? Long live stealth mode!

NDA 198

NDA Stealth Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement 198

www.metamorphblog.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

We hired three guys from that batch and paid them in iPhones. Treat everyone you hire like a co-founder. It builds trust and earns buy-in from the people you hire. When you’re hiring folks, don’t promise equity upfront. Tiny, contracting market. Every lawyer will give you an hour of their time for free.

Founder 51

Founder Startup Cofounder Vesting 51