SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Maybe you are going for a reality check on your current situation - wondering if you have a Weak Development Team or a Startup Founder Developer Gap. Maybe you have questions about the types of developers you need and even whether you need a Startup CTO or Developer or both. Small talk is not a motivator.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 22, 2018

A NDA is a contract. You also want to develop these type of agreements among your staff, who are the people working most closely to your intellectual property. Non-disclosure agreements are necessary because they are written agreements that prove information has been disclosed, and that the recipient has agreed to this.

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Steve Blank

DECEMBER 7, 2009

Customer Development We were starting Epiphany, my last company. We consciously didn’t ask potential customers to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). And we figured that unless litigation was going to be our business strategy, NDA’s would have inhibited the back-and-forth that made us smarter.

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Growthink Blog

MAY 20, 2011

However, his law firm had created a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) for me to sign before we could start. So, I reviewed the NDA. And I found the NDA really couldn't be signed. Now, I told Mike that I would sign his NDA if he put in some standard NDA clauses (like a time restriction). Like getting customer traction.

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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). Start by developing an “elevator pitch” that you can deliver in 30 seconds to hook a potential investor. Look hard at the technology for feasibility and risk. Keep thieves away (protect it). Make ‘em want it bad (pitch it).

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Small Business Force

DECEMBER 12, 2013

Most companies develop products that they either "think" their customers or market need or they let their ego believe that they "know" what their customers want because they, themselves, would use their product. Few entrepreneurs or small business owners involve their customers in the product development process. Think about it.

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dashes.com

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

By unusual coincidence, this week I had a number of different folks ask me to sign NDA s about the new projects theyre working on. But signing an NDA ? If I honor your NDA, and I meet a great investor or potential employee or valuable partner for your new venture, I wouldnt be able to tell them about it. Embed: 13 Comments.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

We will consider several options for hire developers for the new project and the nuances of each: recruitment services, freelancers, eFreelance Development Team, outsourcing through a web company. And only after that, you can move to search and start looking to hire developers for a startup. eFreelance Development Team.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MAY 28, 2020

Non-disclosure agreements, or NDA’s, are vital when you’re disclosing new ideas or information to people outside your business. Without a written agreement, you may find yourself in a tricky ‘we said, they said’ situation with obligations that go way beyond those of the typical NDA.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 16, 2020

The NDA is among the most common of all small business contracts. As such, small businesses should seek to ensure that every employee signs an NDA before entering a formal employment agreement. You can review the various contract templates online to develop a better understanding of sales contracts. Read on for details.

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David Teten

MAY 7, 2019

By developing innovating technologies and taking a new approach, we believe that we can find alignment across various institutional and individual stakeholders with the means to leverage their networks and effectively push for progress. I do not require an NDA, assuming you have relevant qualifications.

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David Teten

JULY 10, 2019

By developing innovative technologies and taking a new approach, we believe that we can find alignment across various institutional and individual stakeholders with the means to leverage their networks and effectively push for progress. I do not require an NDA. We are a nonpartisan, bipartisan startup of concerned Americans.

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www.frozennorth.org

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

The cult of the NDA. Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) were the order of the day. One startup even printed its NDA on the back of visitors badges, just like a software "shrink wrap" agreement: "By accepting this visitors badge, you agree to the terms of this Non-Disclosure Agreement." Why the cult of the NDA? Categories.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 2, 2012

How to get the right development talent in place is one of these. I recommend asking yourself these questions: Do I really need a developer? The goal in this stage is to attract as many targeted developers to your project as possible. You will be permanently looking for great talent and developers know their value.

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Up and Running

MARCH 1, 2016

All you have to do is read (and learn), develop a good sense of focus (think essentialism, or one priority at a time), do your research, test, test, test, and stick it through! The non-disclosure agreement (NDA). In order for the NDA to be enforceable by law, it will need to be signed by both yourself, and the party receiving it.

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ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 18, 2011

There is not enough flexibility in them to really embrace change and use creative, innovative and hungry developers to the best of their abilities. Let's face realities here: it's no doubt tempting and cool for many developers to work for Google, Yahoo, Microsoft, Facebook or Twitter to name but a few. Don't believe the hype.

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Up and Running

APRIL 23, 2012

You must sign an NDA, too many of my ideas have been stolen”. But there is one thing that helps increase success rates in this phase, and that is a well developed relationships with your investors. Investors also have a magic number in their head, and if you’re pitching your number up front many investors won’t even bother with you.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Many companies in a position to invest in a future business will not sign an NDA; furthermore, it’s likely that your request for them to sign one will give the impression of a lack of professionalism and experience. Most often, business plans are used to raise money and acquire talent.

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SVPG

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

However, once your product develops to the point that it can sustain a viable business (congratulations!), Or we’ll utilize our Customer Development Program customers that are under NDA. This allows us to move very quickly and take significant risks without much downside. Protect Employees and Customers.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 7, 2016

Develop a patent strategy early on to evaluate whether the costs for protecting an innovation makes sense. A company needs a well-thought-out patent application on file, or a signed NDA to protect against potential loss of patent rights. To ensure that your company owns its intellectual property, follow a few basic steps.

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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). Start by developing an “elevator pitch” that you can deliver in 30 seconds to hook a potential investor. Look hard at the technology for feasibility and risk. Keep thieves away (protect it). Make ‘em want it bad (pitch it).

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Growthink Blog

JANUARY 9, 2012

You see, for the vast majority of entrepreneurs without eight to nine-figure research and development budgets, the reason why confidentiality is important has to do with the under-appreciated context of mystique. But the reason why it is important is almost always more subtle than the fear of idea theft.

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www.virtuosimedia.com

MARCH 8, 2012

Developers. Gather quotes from multiple (at least 3) development companies for building a minimum feature prototype. Do an initial financial projection based on competitors’ prices, your development costs, and the advertising costs to see if your product is financially viable. Sign that person to an NDA if necessary.

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www.frozennorth.org

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

If youve read my Cult of the NDA article (which, by the way, remains one of the most-read articles on this blog), then you know that I think good luck and good execution are far more important to success in a startup than a Really Big Idea. They didnt even offer to sign an NDA. AIM Screen Name: DFNfrozenNorth. Categories. Statistics.

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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). Start by developing an “elevator pitch” that you can deliver in 30 seconds to hook a potential investor. Look hard at the technology for feasibility and risk. Keep thieves away (protect it). Make ‘em want it bad (pitch it).

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Software By Rob

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Developers in the audience will cringe, but for speed’s sake, and because the app was already limping along, I made all changes live on the server in the production environment. She asks me to sign an NDA, which I do. Once she expressed interest in a potential sale I signed an NDA and she provided numbers. Conclusion.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 14, 2012

An NDA, or Non-Disclosure Agreement, is an essential business acronym that often takes many forms. If your business deals with any type of product, tangible or not, developing QA/QC is vitally important to the longevity and health of any enterprise. What You Thought It Meant: Quickly Acting Quixotic Cows.

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Feld Thoughts

JULY 10, 2012

but they’re looking to understand details that should never be discussed with outsiders, even if there is a NDA in place. They pay compliments, they smile, they flatter, etc., As is often the case with being at a hot tech company that’s pushing the envelope on various fronts, it’s a double-edged sword.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Unlike a one-way nondisclosure agreement, mutual NDAs are trickier, and it’s recommended to have a lawyer review those types of agreements. The opportunity to use a mutual NDA can arise when starting to work with business development partners. Small Claims Court.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 10, 2015

But it is hard to develop any kind of viable business alone. Here are some three documents you should discuss with your patent attorney or business lawyer before moving from that sketch in your head to making plans for actual production: Working With Outside Partners and NDAs. Casual Work for Hire Agreements.

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www.reincubate.com

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Start-ups often hire at one extreme -- closer to a Lead Developer or VP of Engineering -- whereas corporates may focus on their CIO, which is potentially quite a different role. Contribute to development of primary business plan, with input on focus, costing and approach (platform, build vs. buy, resourcing, hosting strategy, time & cost).

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cdixon.org

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

Hopefully by that time you’ve developed the idea much further and in much greater detail – by talking to as many people as possible. link] Developing new startup ideas cdixon.org – chris dixon's blog. [.] link] Finance Geek » How To Develop New Startup Ideas. [.] Have any candidate sign an NDA.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2015

Limit your disclosures to people you trust, and learn the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDA). Start by developing an “elevator pitch” that you can deliver in 30 seconds to hook a potential investor. Look hard at the technology for feasibility and risk. Keep thieves away (protect it). Make ‘em want it bad (pitch it).

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Your preparation to develop a much more resilient business and a stronger contingency model should be starting now. While the development of new hotels may not be felt soon, surprisingly, it is the best time to study interior design. This MA Interior Design degree from NDA UK prepares its students for a senior role in the field.

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mashable.com

MAY 28, 2010

I'd be happy to sign an nda. View More » Jobs Ruby on Rails Developer at Mashable (. Contact Us Submit News Contact Us Write for Us Spark of Genius Series Mashable | The Social Media Guide Business Mashable on Facebook Join Us! Eric Axelson Hi brad. I am a realtor in south jersey/philadelphia who dabbles in naming.

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Feld Thoughts

MAY 4, 2015

We quickly saw humor, deception, the development of alliances, and needing to be liked – all very human behaviors. He expresses intellectual dominance from the very first instant you meet him and reinforces it aggressively with the NDA signing. Let’s shift from sexuality to some of the very human behaviors.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 12, 2017

These tactics save a lot of time and effort that would normally be spent on developing new clientele, thus freeing up limited time and resources to focus on core business. For example, if you own a small web design firm, you can partner with a web development firm.

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