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. Here are my guidelines for when a signed agreement is required, versus other alternatives: Insist on a two-way NDA for partner negotiations.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2023

And in certain situations, the low-cost approach makes perfect sense… A template NDA may fit the bill for early discussions with third parties, while a fairly generic employment contract may mean that enough is being done to ensure legal compliance.

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Software By Rob

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

How long into the discussion before you commenced diligence? Due diligence is the most important part of the process because it dictates whether you should move forward with the acquisition, and at what price. As such, due diligence consumed the majority of the two-month negotiation period between myself and the seller.

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mashable.com

JUNE 11, 2013

But dont underestimate the importance of achieving a basic threshold of "this looks good (and reputable)." How many entrepreneurs opening words are about how stealth their project is, followed by a 10-page NDA to hear word one? Guarding The "Big Idea". I was totally guilty of this back in the day.

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