Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

If your offering is exciting enough, you may get millions in small amounts from other people on the Internet to help you fly high over the valley of death. Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.” Apply for contests and business grants. Commit to a major customer.

Intellectual Property 309

Intellectual Property Technical Review Venture Capital Startup 309

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2018

If your offering is exciting enough, you may get millions in small amounts from other people on the Internet to help you fly high over the valley of death. Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.” Apply for contests and business grants. Commit to a major customer.

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Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Bootstrapping 134

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2012

In this model, sometimes called micro-financing or peer-to-peer (P2P) lending, you borrow money from a number of people online and pay them back after the project is finished. Sometimes contributors may get compensated later, but usually the rewards are just kudos and intellectual satisfaction. Debt-based crowd funding.

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Intellectual Property Venture Capital Angel Investor Equity 242

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2021

Aspiring entrepreneurs ask me why their great idea hasn’t sold; they talk about it endlessly, and they expect others to do the development, finance, and marketing work for them. Of course, never forget those ongoing perspiration items that seem to haunt you every day: Create intellectual property. Marketing is top priority.

Sweat Equity 400

Sweat Equity Intellectual Property Startup Viral 400

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

This power is wielded through a combination of a country’s diplomacy, information, its military capabilities, economic strength, finance, intelligence, and law enforcement. In class 1 , we learned that national power is the sum of all the resources available to a state to pursue its national objectives and interests. Political Interference.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 8, 2015

If your offering is exciting enough, you may get millions in small amounts from other people on the Internet to help you fly high over the valley of death. Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.” Apply for contests and business grants. Commit to a major customer.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

70% of Chinese Internet users are under 30. Internet penetration in Beijing is greater than 70% while it’s less than 25% in Yunnan, Jiangxi, Guizhou and other provinces. Intellectual property protection is great on paper and “limited” in practice. New Rules for China.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

Alternatively, you can search AmericanBar.org to locate pro bono intellectual property attorneys in your area to see if there may be a pro bono patent attorney who is able to conduct research on your behalf and assist you in filing your patent. A patent provides a means to protect your intellectual property.

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Intellectual Property Forecast LLC Acquisition 138

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

70% of Chinese Internet users are under 30. Internet penetration in Beijing is greater than 70% while it’s less than 25% in Yunnan, Jiangxi, Guizhou and other provinces. Intellectual property protection is great on paper and “limited” in practice. New Rules for China.

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China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 215

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 7, 2014

International business has long been the sphere of large corporations, but, today, with Internet access, even small businesses can sell products and services worldwide. International business law focuses on the law as it relates to finance and international transactions. Property Rights. International Business Law.

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Intellectual Property Global Finance Partner 209

Steve Blank

MARCH 31, 2014

Just look at the disruptive challenges that businesses face today– globalization, China as a manufacturer, China as a consumer, the Internet, and a steady stream of new startups. To buy innovation companies can buy intellectual property, acquire great teams, buy-out another company’s product line or even buy entire companies.

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Private Equity Metrics China Intellectual Property 325

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Many entrepreneurs seems to be convinced that the “crowd” of regular people using the Internet will somehow solve their startup funding needs, when they sense a lack of interest from accredited investors. In my opinion, that’s why micro-finance has rarely worked, even for loans. Intellectual property is jeopardized.

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Non-disclosure Agreement Intellectual Property Accredited Investor Equity 254

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 18, 2013

Aspiring entrepreneurs ask me why their great idea hasn’t sold; they talk about it endlessly, and they expect others to do the development, finance, and marketing work for them. Of course, never forget those ongoing perspiration items that seem to haunt you every day: Create intellectual property. Marketing is top priority.

Sweat Equity 251

Sweat Equity Intellectual Property Startup Viral 251

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 17, 2013

Many entrepreneurs seems to be convinced that the “crowd” of regular people using the Internet will somehow solve their startup funding needs, when they sense a lack of interest from accredited investors. In my opinion, that’s why micro-finance has rarely worked, even for loans. Intellectual property is jeopardized.

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Non-disclosure Agreement Intellectual Property Accredited Investor Equity 266

www.inc.com

JULY 9, 2010

How to Attract Talent to Your Start-up: Face-to-Face Interaction No matter how small the internet has made the world, experts still recommend in-person networking as the No. 500|5000 The 2010 Inc. 500|5000 List The 2010 Top Lists Inc. 500|5000 The 2010 Inc. 500|5000 List The 2010 Top Lists Inc. 1 way to recruit talent.

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Intellectual Property Los Angeles San Francisco New York 55

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2012

Aspiring entrepreneurs ask me why their great idea hasn’t sold; they talk about it endlessly, and they expect others to do the development, finance, and marketing work for them. Of course, never forget those ongoing perspiration items that seem to haunt you every day: Create intellectual property. Marketing is top priority.

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Sweat Equity Intellectual Property Entrepreneur Viral 256

Gust

NOVEMBER 2, 2014

Many entrepreneurs seems to be convinced that the “crowd” of regular people using the Internet will somehow solve their startup funding needs, when they sense a lack of interest from accredited investors. In my opinion, that’s why micro-finance has rarely worked, even for loans. Intellectual property is jeopardized.

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Non-disclosure Agreement Intellectual Property Accredited Investor Equity 160

crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Consider branding yourself as an expert in real estate, personal injury, family law, intellectual property, or even admiralty law. Insurance can cover property damage, theft, intellectual property lawsuits, and other incidents. basic infrastructural costs like phone and internet service, invoicing software, etc….

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www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Finance | Tuesdays. Financing a Small Business. Financing A Small Business. Personal Finance. Internet and Online Business. Intellectual Property. That cost him accounting fees, legal fees, and time because the financing round couldnt close until the arrangements were formalized. Franchises.

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Fractional CTO Equity Iowa Technical Cofounder 40

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2011

Crowd-sourcing tools, usually Internet applications, use the social media to poll for interest, feedback, and ultimately some funding for the startup. In my opinion, that’s why micro-finance has rarely worked, even for loans. Intellectual property is jeopardized. Proposal content is too short to be meaningful.

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Non-disclosure Agreement Intellectual Property Startup Social Media 230

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Two founders have spent $200K of personal and family funds over a one year period to start the company, get a prototype site up and running, and have already generated some “buzz” in the Internet community. Assign real value to intellectual property. Find “comparables” who have received financing (market approach).

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Valuation Pre-Money Valuation NPV Intellectual Property 270

www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Finance | Tuesdays. Financing a Small Business. Financing A Small Business. Personal Finance. Internet and Online Business. Intellectual Property. During the first Internet boom, companies that provided services to tech start-ups were all too happy to work for stock. Start-up | Mondays.

Arizona 40

Arizona Equity Iowa Venture Capital 40

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Aspiring entrepreneurs ask me why their great idea hasn’t sold; they talk about it endlessly, and they expect others to do the development, finance, and marketing work for them. Of course, never forget those ongoing perspiration items that seem to haunt you every day: Create intellectual property. Marketing is top priority.

Sweat Equity 222

Sweat Equity Intellectual Property Viral Salary 222

Up and Running

JULY 25, 2016

What we at Traklight often take note of is the many different intellectual property issues that the show touches on. While this is a great arrangement for Erlich and his modest finances, it’s a terrible idea for Big Head, and probably for most business partnerships. See Also: Why You Should Care about Intellectual Property.

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Silicon Valley Non-disclosure Agreement Intellectual Property NDA 60

The Startup Magazine

JUNE 14, 2019

Mortgage brokers need to know how to read and calculate finances. Building a presence on the internet will help bring in new clients. Have all clients sign a legal contract about terms and conditions, services, and intellectual property. They have to understand loans, mortgage loans, and the real estate industry.

Intellectual Property 86

Intellectual Property Startup Social Media Finance 86

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

Two founders have spent $200K of personal and family funds over a one year period to start the company, get a prototype site up and running, and have already generated some “buzz” in the Internet community. Assign real value to intellectual property. Find “comparables” who have received financing (market approach).

Pre-Money Valuation 246

Pre-Money Valuation Valuation NPV Intellectual Property 246

Steve Blank

DECEMBER 7, 2009

The initial hypothesis for Epiphany (from my much smarter partner Ben ) was that as departments in the enterprise (manufacturing, finance, customer support sales) became automated, the marketing department would eventually get its turn. Welcome to the Internet bubble.) Over the next two years we left them in the dust.

Silicon Valley 225

Silicon Valley Non-disclosure Agreement NDA Startup 225

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 21, 2010

Crowd-sourcing tools, usually Internet applications, use the social media to poll for interest, feedback, and ultimately some funding for the startup. In my opinion, that’s why micro-finance has rarely worked, even for loans. Intellectual property is jeopardized. Proposal content is too short to be meaningful.

Non-disclosure Agreement 149

Non-disclosure Agreement Intellectual Property Startup Social Media 149

Gust

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

Two founders have spent $200K of personal and family funds over a one year period to start the company, get a prototype site up and running, and have already generated some “buzz” in the Internet community. Assign real value to intellectual property. Find “comparables” who have received financing (market approach).

Valuation 187

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation NPV Intellectual Property 187

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Two founders have spent $200K of personal and family funds over a one year period to start the company, get a prototype site up and running, and have already generated some “buzz” in the Internet community. Assign real value to intellectual property. Find “comparables” who have received financing (market approach).

Valuation 234

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation NPV Startup 234

Berkonomics

AUGUST 27, 2015

They financed their companies, to the extent possible, in a manner minimizing the cost of capital, planning for organic growth in the number of customers served and in associated revenues. Flippers financed by venture capitalists are more likely to hire executives having high level profiles and previous exit experience.

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Intellectual Property Balance Sheet Stock Options Valuation 48

David Teten

JANUARY 28, 2019

Everyone wanted to work in finance. Access to University’s Intellectual Property : Office of Cooperative Research. For example, Yale could launch a center focused on applying political science thinking to the governance of major internet businesses (e.g., “CEO is the new Analyst.”. Everyone wants to work in tech startups.

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Gust

DECEMBER 8, 2011

Readers can anticipate my next point in continuing the analogy: It makes no more sense for a non-lawyer to prepare fundamental legal, governance, equity and intellectual property documents than it would for a patient to self-diagnose and begin taking prescription-strength antibiotics or other medications.

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Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Delaware Stock 139

Berkonomics

MARCH 30, 2012

Sara focuses upon another side of small business financing not typically considered in the angel and venture world, financing from sources for companies that will probably never be attractive to those niches. . Crowd Funding: The Internet is at work here, especially for obtaining early stager seed money.

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Intellectual Property Entrepreneur Small Business Administration SBA 76

rapidrollout.wordpress.com

JANUARY 15, 2011

Preserve your equity by using a consulting CTO to ramp up your company before securing early-stage financing and hiring a permanent technology partner. The best ones know enough about Internet marketing (and search engine optimization) that they’ll be visible if they are looking for new projects. Try Google.

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Fractional CTO CTO CTO Hire Fractional VPE 40

www.copelandfirm.com

OCTOBER 21, 2010

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rob.by

MARCH 8, 2012

It means they have to deal with finances and customers and investors and other things that aren’t what they love to do, which is building software. Finance (1). What makes software engineers different in the startup world is that they have the requisite skills to hack together an idea on their own if they so choose. Thoughts on.

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Technical Cofounder Cofounder Software Engineering Fractional CTO 42