YoungUpstarts

MAY 19, 2016

Look no further than Google and Oracle , and you’ll see that no company is immune from IP impasses. Unfortunately, we work with companies that realize the IP actually belongs to a former partner or the organization that the founders worked for during the product’s early stages.

Technical Review 124

Technical Review Burn Rate IP Intellectual Property 124

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 14, 2016

by Jeff Stark, Audit Partner at Sensiba San Filippo. Employees and contractors. If the consultant fails to be a good fit for the company, you simply do not renew the contract — which can be less messy than terminating a permanent employee. However, the legal definition of an employee versus a contractor can get tricky.

Acquisition 100

Acquisition Intellectual Property Technical Review Due Diligence 100

NZ Entrepreneur

DECEMBER 5, 2019

The reality faced by entrepreneurs is that legal services can be expensive and IP protection may not be an initial priority. But having an IP strategy can help you get the most from your IP and help minimize common pitfalls and legal expenses. Trade marks. It’s best to select a mark and use it consistently.

IP 68

IP Non-disclosure Agreement Intellectual Property New Zealand 68

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 21, 2010

Shame about not getting it in legal writing that you owned the original IP. Forget to get around to setting up that Employee Stock Option Plan and want to be able to give the early guys their options at a low strike price? Focus on the partner you would be working with. One issue he talked about was working with partners.

Southern California 318

Southern California Silicon Valley IP Stock Options 318

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The top talent, customers, business partners, and just about everybody else value companies with strong CSR programs. Your Future Employees Care About CSR. Enhancing your CSR offering won’t just attract the top talent, but it will help you hold onto your employees and encourage them that your business is the place for them.

IP 264

IP Partner Employee Community 264

ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 9, 2019

This group might include employees who use the applications regularly, IT data analysts, and other personnel. You also have a partner in recovery: Generally, the burden can shift to your cloud provider. If your cloud servers go offline because of a disaster, then you might need to repoint your systems to new IP addresses temporarily.

Cloud 115

Cloud Developer Azure Technical Review 115

Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Knowbella Tech is an open science collaboration company that uses blockchain to deliver free tools, services, grants, and intellectual properties (IP) to researchers, particularly the underserved in Africa, Asia and Latin America. There are major universities that generate significantly talented potential employees.

Intellectual Property 48

Intellectual Property Technical Review Malta Startup 48

David Teten

MARCH 14, 2018

My Partners at HOF Capital are younger than I am, which means that we have a half-century horizon for the franchise we are building. – Build out low-cost force multipliers such as scouts , Advisors, Entrepreneurs in Residence, Venture Partners, and so on. So we think about scaling a lot.

Private Equity 60

Private Equity Venture Capital Equity Cofounder 60

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Your employees spend plenty of time on printer-related tasks like copying, scanning, faxing, and printing documents. Moreover, if the printer malfunctions, your employees will take additional time to replace toners or cartridges. As a result, their assistance will help reduce your employees’ time on printer-related tasks.

Management 240

Management IP Security Hiring 240

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 29, 2016

If their intellectual IP is stolen or if they are discovered to have been a launching pad for attacks against a larger business partner, it can mean going out of business. Hiring junior, or less experienced employees and keeping them once they are trained is a big challenge.

Differentiation 100

Differentiation Security Intellectual Property Non-Compete 100

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 2, 2015

And it turns out that employee reviews matter. Didn’t have employees sign non-solicitation agreements? Didn’t have employees sign non-solicitation agreements? Have an employee trying to push you to do a 1099 vs. a W2 … is that good or bad? Legal threats from other IP holders? Shame on you.

Operations 150

Operations Metrics Early Stage Non-Compete 150

Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

For Robert Glazer, CEO of Acceleration Partners has been inspiring his employees by delivering e-mails each Friday morning with a leadership theme, quote and related tip/article around personal growth. How have you been able to inspire your employees? . Tell us your story. Why did you start your business).

Email 71

Email Employee Affiliate Partner 71

www.greenhornconnect.com

OCTOBER 3, 2011

” Transitioning from partners in an informal collaboration to co-owners of an actual business may seem like a big step, but it is a necessary one that every successful startup eventually must take. 1) You and your partners have developed IP critical to your business. 2) You’re hiring employees. The Feed Blog.

IP 40

IP Intellectual Property Limited Liability Company Boston 40

Hearpreneur

MARCH 4, 2022

Being a long-term partner is important to us since doing business online necessitates ongoing website and online marketing maintenance and improvement. When we work with our customers, we become their business partners and assist them expand their companies over time. This statement rings true for my employees as well as my clients.

Entrepreneur 127

Entrepreneur Technical Review Restful Colorado 127

Haystack

DECEMBER 29, 2018

companies, more sensitivity around technology IP and security. Influenced by the rapid growth of the bike-sharing craze in China, a savvy Uber employee spun out to create Bird. In the meantime, we have what we have today. This is again a much deeper topic to explore and I will do that in early 2019. 3/ Crypto Hibernation.

Technical Review 165

Technical Review Venture Capital Russia China 165

A Crowded Space

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Very shortly after I joined, Greg Gretsch (now my partner at Jackson Square Ventures) co-led oDesk’s Series A along with Venky Ganesan (partner at Menlo Ventures and lead investor in Rev.com). And one time, I personally got served with a claim that a freelancer had stolen IP and we were being sued for ~$60k.

San Francisco 60

San Francisco Bangladesh Ukraine Philippines 60

YFS Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Good IP practices can actually prevent partnerships and employee relationships from turning sour. Here's a set of best practices that can reduce your risk.

IP 102

IP Employee Cofounder Partner 102

Growthink Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

And putting out there the “story” behind the numbers - the talent, work ethic, and integrity of our people, the suredness of our IP, the thoughtfulness of our product development roadmap, the sustainable competitive advantage of our operational cost structure, and the like. And oh yes.we

Harvest 48

Harvest IP Software Review Forecast 48

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 7, 2016

Patent applications represent the hope for defensible protection, as the most a company can truthfully tell investors is that the company owns its IP. First all employees, including founders, should sign invention assignment agreements. What should my IP strategy be? Under What Conditions Can I Discuss My Technology?

Intellectual Property 100

Intellectual Property NDA IP Early Stage 100

David Teten

JANUARY 28, 2019

My former Partner John Frankel of ff Venture Capital observes that 20 years ago, the defining movie of the generation was “Wall Street”. This is a topic we care a lot about, given HOF Capital’s long-term strategy for partnering with universities and my forthcoming book on “ hacking the university ”. “CEO is the new Analyst.”.

Affiliate 60

Affiliate Connecticut Programming Community 60

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 18, 2019

Instead of having everyone focus broadly on a universal goal, companies should focus on helping each employee become their best, most productive self. In fact, I invest in an employee performance enhancement company that is pioneering an approach built on this exact philosophy. It provides employees with support, not just a grade.

Cofounder 127

Cofounder Startup Private Equity Equity 127

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 25, 2011

The founders could reinvest this in growth (0% tax, focus on future equity growth) or take the profits of $12 million and divide amongst the founding partners. You own the IP you create. You don’t necessarily want to take on the extra employees and risks. That is $12 million in profits over 3 years.

Silicon Valley 332

Silicon Valley IP Dividend Finance 332

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

This can be partners, employees, independent contractors and vendors. Michael Melfi is an IP attorney, entrepreneur coach, investor, media personality and four-time author. This may be the founders, could be family and friends or possibly an angel investor. Next, it is important to provide. Which will you put first?

Intellectual Property 100

Intellectual Property IP Angel Investor Social Media 100

Up and Running

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Having a good grasp of the local culture can not only help develop your understanding of local customers and customs, but can help avoid any embarrassing or potentially damaging mistakes when dealing with partners and suppliers. See Also: How to Find a Business Partner. For example, it is customary in Germany to use Mr., Mrs., or Ms.,

Global 60

Global Intellectual Property IP Cyprus 60

VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Guest post by Kevin Baxpehler, Managing Partner at Remagine Ventures. Popular games like the Lineage IP, released by NCSoft in 1998, has generated over $4 Billion in revenue over its lifetime, most of it driven by its mobile version. Yes, the title is “click-bait” but there is some truth to it, bear with me.

Global 131

Global Revenue Mobile IP 131

www.seriesseed.com

DECEMBER 9, 2012

It would be helpful to get a California standard employee manual, employee contract/agreements, IP ownership release to company, and confidentiality. it is acquired) and (b) the employee is terminated without cause (or sometimes resigns for good reason). They are word docs so the.doc extension should work.

Finance 40

Finance Term Sheet Vesting LLC 40

mashable.com

OCTOBER 16, 2010

There is, indeed, a competition between angel investors and venture capital firms, which can only be an advantage for entrepreneurs who are thus stimulated to choose wisely their future business partners. SCVNGR Makes Major Enhancements to iP. Companies like GrowPublic, Inc. 49% of Small Business Owners Use Smar.

Angel Investor 84

Angel Investor Venture Capital Social Media Technical Review 84

mashable.com

OCTOBER 16, 2010

There is, indeed, a competition between angel investors and venture capital firms, which can only be an advantage for entrepreneurs who are thus stimulated to choose wisely their future business partners. SCVNGR Makes Major Enhancements to iP. Companies like GrowPublic, Inc. 49% of Small Business Owners Use Smar.

Angel Investor 83

Angel Investor Venture Capital Social Media Technical Review 83

mashable.com

AUGUST 31, 2010

And as state offices grapple with budget shortfalls and employee cuts, wait times will only get longer. SCVNGR Makes Major Enhancements to iP. Contact Us Submit News Contact Us Write for Us Spark of Genius Series Mashable | The Social Media Guide Business Mashable on Facebook Join Us! Business.gov offers a handy link to each one.

LLC 75

LLC Social Media Startup Philadelphia 75

mashable.com

AUGUST 31, 2010

And as state offices grapple with budget shortfalls and employee cuts, wait times will only get longer. SCVNGR Makes Major Enhancements to iP. Contact Us Submit News Contact Us Write for Us Spark of Genius Series Mashable | The Social Media Guide Business Mashable on Facebook Join Us! Business.gov offers a handy link to each one.

LLC 75

LLC Ruby Social Media Startup 75

View from Seed

JANUARY 11, 2017

These corporate VC activities go hand in hand with other strategies of large companies including internal R&D, IP licensing, M&A, etc. . The round was heavily oversubscribed so the founders could choose their investment partners, but the founders decided to include NVIDIA a strategic investor.

Strategic Investors 120

Strategic Investors Post-Money Valuation Seed Stage Cofounder 120

Up and Running

JULY 25, 2016

Even from the outset, Pied Piper had problems related to IP, with the founder having to beg a local irrigation company for the rights to the company name. Given that Pied Piper is both a startup and a tech company, the frequency with which IP comes up isn’t surprising—over 90 percent of a startup’s value is in its intangible assets.

Silicon Valley 60

Silicon Valley Non-disclosure Agreement Intellectual Property NDA 60

Scott Edward Walker

DECEMBER 13, 2018

The deal is typically structured as an asset purchase (as opposed to a stock purchase or merger) — though the acquirer often does not actually want the startup’s IP and/or other assets. How is the Deal Structured? Accordingly, the deal may be a mere fiction designed to get funds into the startup to be distributed to its investors.

Founder 45

Founder Merger IP Liquidation Preference 45

mashable.com

JUNE 8, 2010

Automatic reposting and one-time profiles make it low maintenance, and its attention to aspects that most job sites overlook — like funding, number of employees, and option to telecommute — make it appropriate for start-ups. SCVNGR Makes Major Enhancements to iP. Cons: There is no way to search for profiles of job-seekers.

Coder 60

Coder Technical Review Social Media Technical Cofounder 60

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 17, 2009

To the best of my knowledge US law allows you to work on your own resources and in your own hours and let you personally own your IP. In some countries outside the US (the UK for example) employers can specify in an employment contract that ANY IP you develop while you’re employed by that company is owned by them.

Founder Vesting 365

Founder Vesting Intellectual Property Stock Options IP 365

mashable.com

MAY 28, 2010

Names can be classified on a continuum based on how they communicate to consumers, says Nina Beckhardt, president of The Naming Group , an agency whose employees have crafted names for Walmart, Target and Puma. SCVNGR Makes Major Enhancements to iP. Does It Mean Something? But don't take my word for it.

Naming 94

Naming Technical Review Social Media Startup 94

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

I am looking for funding of $50K in startup funds, and would like to partner with the right investor to provide this and other future funding as needed. I would like my sweat equity and existing IP to be the risk that I incur without also risking an asset that could easily represent the majority of my total assets.

Sweat Equity 188

Sweat Equity Entrepreneur Equity CPA 188