VC Cafe

JULY 29, 2016

The complexities of Japan’s distribution and regulatory environment are important considerations. Also, patent review is slower than Europe, as noted by Maier Fenster of IP firm Ehlich & Fenster in his presentation IP in Japan. We can help with issues like regulation and distribution to reach Japanese consumers”.

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VC Cafe

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In doing so, OpenAI joins IBM, Microsoft, Amazon, Getty Images, Shutterstock and Adobe who’ve also explicitly said they’ll indemnify generative AI customers over IP rights claims. They aim to make their models and research readily available to the public, fostering innovation and accelerating the development of beneficial AI technologies.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 23, 2014

Corporate business development and strategic partner executives are flocking to Silicon Valley to find these five types of innovation. These include the product itself, the customer, the distribution channel, revenue model, how to get, keep and grow customers, resources and activities needed to build the business and costs.).

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Gust

JANUARY 4, 2012

Last month we covered the basics of intellectual property (IP) for startups, including a simple taxonomy, some common issues and related documents for entrepreneurs to use when forming a new startup. How much is it worth investing in cultivating and enforcing an IP portfolio ? Barriers to entry ?

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Intellectual Property IP Startup United States 143

Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

A finalist in the Blockchain category , which will pitch on at 9:30 am Sunday, March 10, Knowbella has a mission to create a publicly available scientific ecosystem whereby all the research data and publication development are open and transparent. When there are enough “no’s,” then adapting by developing potential pivots.

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Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Malta 48

VC Cafe

APRIL 29, 2020

The $349 billion aid package issued by the US Government and distributed in the form of SBA loans was quickly gobbled up by a large number of applications, many of which were from venture-backed or PE-backed startups. Source: NVCA , “Startup Ecosystem Faces Capital Crunch over Coming Months” USA – SBA Loans and PPP.

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SBA Technical Review Startup 124

Start Up Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Prior to the industrial revolution the vast majority of people worked directly in agriculture, and now it is less than 5% in developed economies. Company must then decide where to distribute cost savings – options include; Increase profit margins. Reinvest funds for growth (New Product / Distribution / Promotion / R &D).

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IP Technical Review Australia Distribution 48

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

On the other hand, if you arrive at a VC pitch without a comprehensive understanding of the industry you’re hoping to compete in, or without a clear path to profitability or a thoughtful product-development road map, you’ll likely leave empty-handed. Do you lack the skills needed to develop a viable product? Be ready when it counts.

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Technical Review Due Diligence Early Stage Differentiation 104

Scalable Startup

JANUARY 15, 2015

web development projects. Tom Nora Startup Whisperer, Web Market Development. I’m a startup growth consultant who started a digital marketing + web development agency due to such high demand from my startup clients. I have been able to successfully scale three different software development service centers offshore.

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Offshore Web Development Europe Web 20

Mike Michalowicz

JULY 25, 2016

Too add, by implementing Profit First, within the first two weeks of starting the business, the company took their first distribution check! With an emphasis on managed services, managed security, and hosted voice over IP (VoIP), Frank has helped grow TRTG into one of the premier cloud service providers in the area. Our Guests.

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VC Cafe

OCTOBER 12, 2022

We help developers build and distribute gaming apps on Google Play and Google Play Games. Microsoft spent billions acquiring IP (most recently Activision if the regulator approves the deal), but also Bethesda Games, Minecraft and others. And our cloud streaming technology delivers immersive gameplay at massive scale.

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Growthink Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Many distribution, manufacturing, and service businesses fit this description. And because the executives running these companies think they know what their companies at their current point of development are worth they.do Putting all of this out there and SO many good things come back to us.

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Harvest IP Software Review Forecast 48

VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

Allot Communications -a leading provider of intelligent IP service optimization and revenue generation solutions based on Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) technology. Asocs – Founded in 2003, ASOCS develops and markets MultiComms™. processors that provide seamless connectivity over diverse wireless networks.

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Mobile IP SMS Networking 109

Version One Ventures

JANUARY 14, 2021

This model of building layered protocols like Lightning on top of Bitcoin has always intuitively made sense to me and appears most analogous to what played out in the first Internet wave (ala TCP/IP). . The developer network effects there are very real. And the tools for developers to build Web 3.0 Pretty clever if you ask me!

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Non-Compete Security IP Bootstrapping 158

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

Maker announced it has raised $62 million this year, acquired an amazing off-YouTube distribution network and grown its business in monetary terms by almost 300% year-over-year off of an already large base. Developing O&O (owned & operated) businesses (outside of YouTube). ” YouTube takes 45%.

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Networking Media Distribution Video 366

The Next Web

OCTOBER 2, 2013

For mobile app developers, the impressive figures are enticing. In this aspect, China’s huge market seems ripe for the taking — and which firms are better-placed to do so than homegrown startups, especially app developers looking to conquer the mobile market? Distribution and cashflow pose challenges in China. billion people.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 26, 2019

As you start to collect data, you’ll be able to identify the core reasons for churn and develop an action plan for churn reduction across each of these buckets. One thing worth considering is that your gross margins will tell you whether certain distribution channels are viable?—?for This should also feed into your cohort tracker.

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Technical Review Software Review China Acquisition 49

Growthink Blog

JUNE 19, 2010

The movie business of today is all "pre-sold" IP. Toy Story 3? Karate Kid 3? Iron Man 2? Sex and The City 2? The A-Team? Where are all of the NEW Ideas in Entertainment? NEW media has become the home of innovation and imagination. Learn What Hollywood 4G Will Look Like Nothing is more important to U.S.

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Los Angeles Silicon Valley IP Technical Review 76

Steve Blank

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Part 6: Distribution channels in Life Sciences. Basil Ayish , MBA, Business Development. Clare Pak , Business Development. The Knox team was a great mix of hands-on device engineers and business development. In medical devices, understanding reimbursement, regulation and IP is critical. And saved millions.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

But by taking advantage of open source, agile software, and iterative development, lean startups can operate with much less waste. I am heavily indebted to earlier theorists, and highly recommend the books Lean Thinking and Lean Software Development. Labels: customer development , lean startup 8comments: Amy said.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Similarly, the same is equally important to China, which is looking to develop its technological infrastructure to better compete with Western players and foster internal innovation. Prepare for China’s IP laws. For Israeli tech companies – startups and bigger companies alike – this is a rare opportunity, and it won’t last forever.

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Intellectual Property China IP 143

Lightspeed Venture Partners

JUNE 11, 2012

In 2009 I wrote a guest post at Industry Gamers about why social gaming is so attractive to investors , where I talked about the three key elements oin gaming: Development, Distribution and Discovery. But I think the framework of Development, Distribution and Discovery is still a useful lens to view the industry.

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Austin Startup

AUGUST 30, 2021

About STRAP Technologies The device was first developed in Mexico by STRAP Technologies CEO and Founder, Diego Roel, who comes from an extensive background in robotics, new product ideation, R&D and IP strategy. We’ve spent three years on the research and development of STRAP to invent a product that is truly innovative.

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David Teten

JANUARY 19, 2021

Flexible VC creates early liquidity which can be either reinvested or distributed to LPs. which they co-developed with Fenwick & West. . Flexible VC offers you this. Additionally, Flexible VC can accommodate all types of companies, not just asset-lite, tech-enabled companies.”. Early liquidity.

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VC Cafe

AUGUST 18, 2011

The International Broadcast Convention (IBC) 2011 is the leading global tradeshow for broadcasting media and entertainment industry, covering the latest developments in broadcasting, mobile TV, IPTV, digital signage and forward looking R&D. The device is compact and lightweight and attaches easily to any handheld camera.

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Mobile Media IP Distribution 113

Austin Startup

MARCH 4, 2019

A finalist in the Health and Wearable category , which will pitch at 5 pm Sunday, March 10, X-Biomedica l is a medtech spin out from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), formed to capitalize and commercialize on cutting-edge, next generation, portable surgical visualization technologies, developed over several years in labs at CHOP.

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Startup Philadelphia Cofounder Distribution 79

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Before this South Korean wonder spread across the globe I had written about a trend in global audiences that exists when the costs of production are nearly zero and the costs of distribution are also nearly free. It can’t just be videos on YouTube but I’ll be that YouTube is the distribution platform. think Apple.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Ran reports through a IP lawyer, they were all taken or didn’t sound good. Peacock didn’t sound as good but Conure another name for parakeet sounded good and passed the IP/trademark test. It all started with a bar of natural traditional soap that was developed to treat my sons infantile eczema. Thanks to, Conure, LLC !

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Naming Entrepreneur LLC Search 97

Steve Blank

MARCH 11, 2015

They’ve learned the best distribution channel to get the product from their company to the customer. for new product development that emphasize immediate returns. Filed under: Big Companies versus Startups: Durant versus Sloan , Business Model versus Business Plan , Customer Development. and how to price the product.

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Widget Lean Business Model Metrics 120

The Equity Kicker

APRIL 8, 2013

Today money is distributed over centralised networks controlled by governments and banks and regulated by governments. Now they happen over a single decentralised network that is controlled by protocols and regulated by international standards bodies. With Bitcoin the network is decentralised and controlled by algorithms and protocols.

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Internet IP Government Algorithm 108

www.vccafe.com

MARCH 11, 2013

Steve Blank on Lean Customer Development. s helpful to find an developer tool that allows you to write html/css and renders the view in real time, so you donâ??t Firebase : Are all your developers front-end engineers? s easier to use/develop with. Mobile Tools: If you are a web developer, you donâ??t Codeacademy.

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SVPG

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

This code convergence effort was supposed to save Microsoft substantial development time, and also - they tried to convince themselves - improve the offering since Word would have the same features on every platform. Legal wasn't used to distribution via IP enabled devices. Especially while assuring quality.

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Product Technical Review Software Review Engineer 60

Steve Blank

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Startups are developing IP relevant to the disruption. For example, Google’s acquisition of Nest (which had customers, revenue and a distribution channel) allowed it to enter the connected home market immediately. (We’ll cover “ corporate moonshots ” in a subsequent post.). Does it become a new division? Does it get spun out?

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Silicon Valley Acquisition Boston Early Stage 120

ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 21, 2010

PerBlue develops and markets its own game, and today, is at about a $35,000-$40,000 per-month run rate from 200,000 users. Justin is looking for a more efficient customer acquisition model, and my suggestion to him was to look into using distributors, instead of trying to do all the development and then also all the distribution himself.

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Bootstrapping IP Silicon Valley India 113

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 10, 2010

The importance of the conference is that it assembles most of the top privately held early-to-mid-stage technology companies in the country (and some globally) as well as most VC’s, growth equity funds and corporate development departments from large industry players looking at technology acquisitions. TechCrunch. GroupSpaces.

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IPO Venture Capital Private Placement Cofounder 242

Ben's Blog

JUNE 28, 2011

This was not so illogical as most companies didn’t even run TCP/IP—they ran proprietary networking protocols such as AppleTalk, Netbios, and SNA. After Mosaic, even Marc and his co-founder Jim Clark originally planned a business for video distribution to run on top of the proprietary Information Super Highway , not the Internet.

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CTO Internet Cofounder Illinois 78

techblog.netflix.com

NOVEMBER 26, 2011

The automated tooling that Netflix has developed lets us quickly deploy large scale Cassandra clusters, in this case a few clicks on a web page and about an hour to go from nothing to a very large Cassandra cluster consisting of 288 medium sized instances, with 96 instances in each of three EC2 availability zones in the US-East region.

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EC2 Caching Software Review Java 68