Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 29, 2017

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. Demanding an NDA too early is a sure way to kill your dream before the people who can help you even know what you have to offer.

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Up and Running

MARCH 12, 2019

For a lot of non-technical founders—that is, entrepreneurs with a business idea but without technical expertise— sourcing software development talent is critical. In many areas, however, the high demand for tech talent appears to be larger than the supply of qualified tech and software developers for hire.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 27, 2016

Crowdfunding platforms don’t have the facilities to handle non-disclosure agreements that you might expect from every professional investor. With a large number of unknown investors demanding details, you are highly exposed to potential competitors. Be extra careful with your intellectual property.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2021

Limit your disclosures to people you trust, and learn the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDA). Be wary of crafty shysters who will flood your mailbox with official-looking mail offering to help for a fee, or demanding fees you forgot to pay. Keep thieves away (protect it). Make ‘em want it bad (pitch it).

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 29, 2013

Entrepreneurs often get the advice from their lawyers and friends to always get a Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA or CDA) signed before disclosing anything about their new venture. Most investors and startup advisors I know hate them, and refuse to sign them. Who is right? Let me try to put this question in perspective.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2014

Limit your disclosures to people you trust, and learn the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDA). Be wary of crafty shysters who will flood your mailbox with official-looking mail offering to help for a fee, or demanding fees you forgot to pay. Keep thieves away (protect it). Make ‘em want it bad (pitch it).

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

Limit your disclosures to people you trust, and learn the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDA). Be wary of crafty shysters who will flood your mailbox with official-looking mail offering to help for a fee, or demanding fees you forgot to pay. Keep thieves away (protect it). Make ‘em want it bad (pitch it).

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