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Free Startup CTO Consulting Sessions

SoCal CTO

Many of the founders of these companies are surprised to learn that I'm willing to review what they are doing (maybe an hour) and get on the phone for an hour with them and provide free advice. What's you believe is your biggest technology risk, if any? Frequently Asked Questions Will we sign an NDA? What Is This?

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Free Startup CTO Consulting Sessions

SoCal CTO

Many of the founders of these companies are surprised to learn that I'm willing to review what they are doing (maybe an hour) and get on the phone for an hour with them and provide free advice. What's you believe is your biggest technology risk, if any? Frequently Asked Questions Will we sign an NDA? What Is This?

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Someone Stole My Startup Idea – Part 3: The Best Defense is a Good IP Strategy

Steve Blank

The assets you can protect may include your “core technology&# like source code, hardware designs, architectures, processes, formulas. non-public technology. Contract, NDA. _. technology, business information. _. new technology. Your Company Lost Patent Rights due to Filing Delays/Invention Disclosures.

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Your Business Needs a Freelancer Management System. Here's Why.

Transformify

The work gets distributed properly, providing better outcomes. Next, check whether you are planning to sign a contract or NDA. The task of reviewing individual people's invoices is such time-consuming work. All the companies who have not implemented FMS will see themselves losing to the despairs of technology.

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5 Things You Should Never Say When Fundraising

Up and Running

You must sign an NDA, too many of my ideas have been stolen”. When fundraising, business plans are always needed for the due diligence phase, mostly so your investor knows you did your homework. Takeaway Lesson: Everything is negotiable. I completely understand what is going on out there in the entrepreneurial world.

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What To Do When Your Trusted Employees Defect To The Competition

YoungUpstarts

Every business, whether or not it has a ‘secret recipe’ or highly specialized technology, almost certainly has information that gives it a competitive advantage, and it usually has to be shared with employees who may not be around tomorrow. The good news is there are ways to mitigate the risk. Never skip the exit interview.

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10 Tips on Finding Legit Remote Jobs

Transformify

Even before coronavirus pandemic, investors were already asking tech startup founders ‘’What is your remote work strategy?’’ ’’ as they were aware of talent scarcity and ever-increasing rents in tech hubs like New York, London, Los Angeles, Berlin, etc. Avoid Remote Jobs That Require Upfront Payment.