The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Billion in investments across a range of industries, including technology, sustainability, traditional and alternative energy, mining, construction services, transportation, and healthcare. The increasing importance of private credit in today’s market cannot be overstated. The firm has made more than $4.5 ARIF BHALWANI: Sure.

Technical Review 134

Technical Review Due Diligence Bankruptcy Intellectual Property 134

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 22, 2010

This is the dreaded “due diligence” process. In my view, understanding due diligence can only improve information flow, and leads to a better long-term partnership with your investor. Technical due diligence typically starts with a full one or two day review with the engineering and product marketing staff.

Technical Review 225

Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Private Equity 225

Steve Blank

JANUARY 17, 2023

This post previously appeared in the Harvard Business Review. Three types of organizations – Incubators, Accelerators and Venture Studios – have emerged to reduce the risk of early-stage startup failure by helping teams find product/market fit and raise initial capital. Carlos stirred his coffee.

Technical Cofounder 346

Technical Cofounder Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator 346

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 13, 2020

Recently, I’ve seen a lot of discussion about bringing the work back home, since costs have gone up in less-developed countries, there are issues with intellectual property, and time zone and language differences make management difficult. Keep intellectual property keys in-house.

Intellectual Property 306

Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Software Review Technical Review 306

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

That doesn’t mean that entrepreneurs should ignore business and market realities, under the assumption that success is a random phenomenon. Check for intellectual property barriers in your way. Find a recognized billion dollar and growing market. Now we soon expect a computer on every wrist.

Technical Review 120

Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Internet 120

Gust

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Having covered all the bases to ensure that your corporate name is available, the domain name can be acquired, and the name doesn’t infringe any existing trademarks (as we discussed last week ), now is a good time to look at the categories of intellectual property (IP) that are relevant to most startups. Intellectual property.

Intellectual Property 149

Intellectual Property Technical Review Software Review IP 149

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Bartering technically means exchanging goods or services as a substitute for money. Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.”

Intellectual Property 341

Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Incubator 341

Gust

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

This is the dreaded “due diligence” process. In my view, understanding due diligence can only improve information flow, and leads to a better long-term partnership with your investor. Technical due diligence typically starts with a full one or two day review with the engineering and product marketing staff.

Technical Review 152

Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Private Equity 152

Steve Blank

DECEMBER 9, 2020

We just held our sixteenth session of our new national security class Technology, Innovation and Modern War. Joe Felter , Raj Shah and I designed a class to examine the new military systems, operational concepts and doctrines that will emerge from 21st century technologies – Space, Cyber, AI & Machine Learning and Autonomy.

Acquisition 284

Acquisition Technical Review Technology Security 284

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2022

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Bartering technically means exchanging goods or services as a substitute for money. Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.”

Intellectual Property 261

Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator Bootstrapping 261

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 30, 2020

In my role as a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, I find that most have the technical challenges well understood, but many are a bit short on some basic street smarts , or basic business realities. Intellectual property is required for a competitive edge. Even the best solutions require marketing to survive.

Intellectual Property 432

Intellectual Property Entrepreneur Technical Review Angel Investor 432

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2019

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Bartering technically means exchanging goods or services as a substitute for money. Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.”

Finance 320

Finance Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator 320

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2014

Recently, Ive seen a lot of discussion about bringing the work back home, since costs have gone up in less-developed countries, there are issues with intellectual property, and time zone and language differences make management difficult. Keep intellectual property keys in-house.

Intellectual Property 238

Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Software Review Offshore 238

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

That doesn’t mean that entrepreneurs should ignore business and market realities, under the assumption that success is a random phenomenon. Check for intellectual property barriers in your way. Find a recognized billion dollar and growing market. Now we are starting to see a computer on every wrist.

Technical Review 208

Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Internet 208

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2016

Recently, I’ve seen a lot of discussion about bringing the work back home, since costs have gone up in less-developed countries, there are issues with intellectual property, and time zone and language differences make management difficult. Keep intellectual property keys in-house.

Intellectual Property 120

Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Software Review Technical Review 120

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 30, 2019

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Bartering technically means exchanging goods or services as a substitute for money. Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.”

Intellectual Property 219

Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Incubator 219

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 24, 2017

A CPA provides input on tax structure and metrics, and assists with due diligence related to your industry. You need to ask questions and perform due diligence before you invest substantial time and money. Protect your company’s customers, employees and intellectual property. Ask tough questions.

Partner 208

Partner Technical Review Intellectual Property Due Diligence 208

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 27, 2016

As an angel investor, I’ve learned to believe in this approach, since I have seen great ideas go astray, due to poor execution and I have seen apparently marginal ideas make millions, managed by a savvy entrepreneur. Similarly, mentioning viral marketing without specifics won’t assure fundability.

Technical Review 134

Technical Review Intellectual Property Due Diligence Angel Investor 134

YoungUpstarts

MAY 19, 2016

Think of a tech startup the same way. Forty-six percent of those cases fall short due to issues of “incompetence,” which can allude to any type of structural snafu. Be diligent about income and expenses and how each relates to your milestones. Ideally, tech startup founders stay on till the very end.

Technical Review 124

Technical Review Burn Rate IP Intellectual Property 124

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2014

That doesn’t mean that entrepreneurs should ignore business and market realities, under the assumption that success is a random phenomenon. Check for intellectual property barriers in your way. Find a recognized billion dollar and growing market. Now we soon expect a computer on every wrist.

Technical Review 267

Technical Review Due Diligence Entrepreneur Intellectual Property 267

Up and Running

JULY 28, 2022

Secure your intellectual property. Intellectual property (IP) is anything created by the human intellect that’s protected by the law from unauthorized use by other people. Innovation can be a product, design, or a process of doing things to solve a technical problem.

Small Business 167

Small Business Intellectual Property Cofounder Software Review 167

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Important intellectual property and data of high value will be classified differently from press releases as an example. Due to the importance of the intellectual property access will be restricted, or at least should be, to the fewest possible employees.

Intellectual Property 117

Intellectual Property Security Acquisition Distribution 117

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 26, 2011

Key believes in passive income generation – renting your idea to others so you don’t have to bother about manufacturing, marketing, sales and distribution, but instead sit back and collect royalty checks. This book comes highly recommended to those who constantly have many ideas but don’t know how to make them reality.

Technical Review 207

Technical Review Intellectual Property Jordan Distribution 207

The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2017

Data rooms can also store company copyrighted works, trade secrets, and intellectual property. M&A due diligence is the primary application of the VDR. During business mergers or acquisitions there’s plenty of research and document reviews. In most times, external parties require reviewing business data.

Software Review 60

Software Review Technical Review Intellectual Property Due Diligence 60

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2013

Values intellectual property. Allows sufficient time to find capital, including due diligence time for investors. The technology or product may be at an embryonic stage. There may not be any customers to talk to in order to evaluate the market need. Calm and self-assured, rather than desperate.

Technical Review 273

Technical Review Intellectual Property Angel Investor Elevator Pitch 273

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 19, 2015

That’s why I recommend that they find a co-founder who loves business challenges, including marketing and finance. I usually envision a 50-50 ownership split for their efforts, but every engineer believes the technology side deserves the majority share. Fabulous solutions require great technology.

Technical Review 120

Technical Review Intellectual Property Cofounder Bootstrapping 120

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Thus, I’m more impressed with entrepreneurs who ask me to review their implementation plan, rather than listen again to their idea. Some dreams sound great, but may not yet be viable or proven with today’s technology. Prepare your marketing story for customers and investors. Make sure your solution is defensible and unique.

Intellectual Property 235

Intellectual Property Elevator Pitch Harvest Technical Review 235

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 18, 2012

Values intellectual property. Allows sufficient time to find capital, including due diligence time for investors. The technology or product may be at an embryonic stage. There may not be any customers to talk to in order to evaluate the market need. Calm and self-assured, rather than desperate.

Technical Review 294

Technical Review Intellectual Property Angel Investor Elevator Pitch 294

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 14, 2014

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Bartering technically means exchanging goods or services as a substitute for money. Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.”

Entrepreneur 283

Entrepreneur Intellectual Property Technical Review Incubator 283

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2017

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Bartering technically means exchanging goods or services as a substitute for money. Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.”

Product Development 177

Product Development Cost Developer Product 177

YoungUpstarts

JULY 5, 2020

As Canada’s market continues to expand, exposure and endless opportunities will be open to investors in financial services, digital media, renewable energy, and lots more. Let’s review their areas of expertise. Profitable Market. These are facts and figures attesting to Canada’s illustrious market and economy.

Canada 264

Canada North America Intellectual Property Asia 264

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 17, 2020

In addition, the method is very versatile — it can be applied not only to a company’s overall business situation but also used to analyze segments of the business or individual marketing campaigns. It can show how your marketing efforts align with your growth trajectories and business goals. Improve Upon Your Weaknesses.

Marketing 108

Marketing Intellectual Property eCommerce Advertising 108

Steve Blank

DECEMBER 10, 2009

Early on in my career I took a “we’re moving too fast to deal with lawyers” attitude to patents and Intellectual Property (IP.) At one of my entrepreneurship classes at Stanford, Dan Dorosin , of Fenwick & West LLP guest lectures about startups and Intellectual Property. Intellectual Property.

Intellectual Property 213

Intellectual Property IP Software Review Non-disclosure Agreement 213

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Bartering technically means exchanging goods or services as a substitute for money. Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.”

Intellectual Property 309

Intellectual Property Technical Review Venture Capital Startup 309

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Unless you have an attorney carefully review the documents, you could find these flaws once it’s already too late. Intellectual Property, the core of the business, is not protected. Your intellectual property is the backbone of your business. You don’t know what you don’t know.

Intellectual Property 215

Intellectual Property Framework Technical Review Social Media 215

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2018

This source is a major focus these days, due to government initiatives to incent research and development on alternative energy and other technologies. Bartering technically means exchanging goods or services as a substitute for money. Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.”

Intellectual Property 134

Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Incubator 134

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

are eliminated during due diligence. Define some intellectual property. File a patent and trademarks to show real intellectual property. All the conviction and market research in the world are no substitute for real customers paying real money. Variables for “what if” questions add credibility.

Intellectual Property 249

Intellectual Property Angel Investor Technical Review Elevator Pitch 249