Steve Blank

JUNE 26, 2014

Finally we move to the left side of the canvas to teach the supporting elements of Resources, Partners, Activities and Costs. Hypotheses about Intellectual Property, Reimbursement, Regulation and Clinical Trials found on the left side of canvas are as, or more important than those on the right side of the canvas.

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NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 12, 2020

This article is the third of a three-part series by Baldwins Intellectual Property that focuses on the importance of intellectual property for startup companies. What is intellectual property? Intellectual property is about creations of the mind.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

The next default of waiting until later is equally bad, since partners who bow out early will still expect an equal share of that first billion you make later. Your idea is not intellectual property yet, so it has no inherent value. Now comes the reality check. Level of responsibility and time allocated.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 23, 2014

Companies manage these three types of innovation with an innovation portfolio – they build innovation internally, they buy it or they partner with resources outside their company. If they decide to buy, large companies can: license/acquire intellectual property. Often they have brought in an operating executive as the new CEO.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 7, 2016

Understanding the four main types of intellectual property is a preliminary step to intellectual property acumen as patents, trademarks, trade secrets and copyrights each have their own legal protections. Does my company own its intellectual property? What should my IP strategy be?

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2018

These days you can create a C-corp or LLC online quickly at a low cost, to serve you well in signing partners, intellectual property, investors, and revenue. You need to recruit advisors, key partners, and cofounders well before approaching investors. Prepare a pitch deck to document and share your plan.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Even a non-profit needs income to operate. Unfortunately, I see good startups fail simply because they don’t have the resources or intellectual property to stay ahead of copycats or big players who see the potential as soon as you step into the marketplace. Build a credible business implementation plan to quantify costs.

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SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

One of the readers asked my opinion around sharing your startup concept: My first question has always been - how do you protect your idea while shopping around for feedback, partners, developers, etc.? Beyond that, I want lots of conversations with experts, users, customers, VCs, partners, etc. Lots of thoughts here. False Confidence.

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SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

One of the readers asked my opinion around sharing your startup concept: My first question has always been - how do you protect your idea while shopping around for feedback, partners, developers, etc.? Beyond that, I want lots of conversations with experts, users, customers, VCs, partners, etc. Lots of thoughts here. False Confidence.

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NDA Stealth Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement 198

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 4, 2014

The next default of waiting until later is equally bad, since partners who bow out early will still expect an equal share of that first billion you make later. Your idea is not intellectual property yet, so it has no inherent value. Now comes the reality check. Level of responsibility and time allocated.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 3, 2019

With the ubiquitous reliance on PCs and specialized software to keep a business running smoothly, and coupled with the fact that more enterprises are making the transition of being paperless, many of the previously document-heavy operational practices have been shifted to the virtual realm. Strategic Partnerships.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 14, 2016

by Jeff Stark, Audit Partner at Sensiba San Filippo. Having audited financial statements will provide your buyer with a trustworthy source of your financials and operations. Whether your company is generating profits or operating at a loss, taxes are a significant risk area in any acquisition. Employees and contractors.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 22, 2016

It is important for all startups to ensure that they fulfill all necessary legal requirements before beginning operations. If you are developing your startup with a partner or co-founder, failing to create a detailed business partnership can cause serious legal ramifications later. by Laura Costello.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 29, 2024

Start by defining your key resources, activities, and partners. Optimising Your Operations Efficiency is the name of the game when it comes to operations. Whether it’s managing your supply chain or automating customer service, look for ways to optimise every aspect of your operations.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

It’s equally easy to go online and incorporate your new entity, register some intellectual property and have some fun with social media for marketing and interacting with customers. Operate small, but show a big-company image. Use your equity for key executives and business partners.

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Steve Blank

DECEMBER 9, 2020

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. And in addition to strengthening our interoperability with allies and partners. Prior to this appointment, Ms.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 11, 2022

Every entrepreneur needs to know and communicate the total costs associated with their solution or product, including cost of goods sold, customer acquisition costs, capital costs, operational expenses, and partner costs. These normally include people, tangible property, intellectual property, and cash flow requirements.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 24, 2016

The next default of waiting until later is equally bad, since partners who bow out early will still expect an equal share of that first billion you make later. Your idea is not intellectual property yet, so it has no inherent value. Now comes the reality check. Level of responsibility and time allocated.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Find a partner and core team early to supplement your expertise. Register some intellectual property to provide a barrier to entry. A large portion of your competitive advantage and your potential value to investors is the size of your intellectual property portfolio.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 27, 2018

It partners with many companies/inventors and splits the licensing revenue 50-50. Intellectual Ventures is another such company. Maybe the market for your intellectual property is diminishing or the technology is becoming less relevant. It is one of the top five owners of US patents. It might be time to sell the patent.

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ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Fortunately, the internet makes it easier than ever to connect and partner with subject-matter experts who will show you exactly how to outsource as an entrepreneur. Whether you are a small business owner or are an entrepreneur trying to make money online , you need to know how to scale your operations successfully. Know Your Budget.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 18, 2020

It’s equally easy to go online and incorporate your new entity, register some intellectual property and have some fun with social media for marketing and interacting with customers. Operate small, but show a big-company image. Use your equity for key executives and business partners.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 30, 2015

billion in operating income in 4Q14. Mobile devices, nearly 85% of which are powered by Google’s Android operating system, will support Google’s efforts to tinker with its cross-platform advertising services, particularly those that power Search, YouTube, Gmail and Maps which are typically among the highest-trafficked sites by mobile devices.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 19, 2016

Whether it’s burn rates, balance sheets, or P&L and cash flow statements, financial documents say a lot about your operations — and you need to be able to speak the language. Intellectual property matters are just one way these problems can materialize. Get it all in writing.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 15, 2017

Breaches involving health information, trade secrets, and intellectual property can be devastating for the affected brand. Objective 3 – Narrow the field and clear the noise for Incident Response, “observe and respond” operations to be more targeted and effective. So what can organizations do?

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 23, 2023

Beyond traditional legal expertise, these teams must possess a range of skills and characteristics that align with the dynamic nature of modern business operations. Additionally, effective communication skills are necessary to build relationships and establish rapport with clients, colleagues, and external partners.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 28, 2015

by John Vrionis, partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners. ” Intellectual Property. If the squatter doesn’t give up the site, the issue can be taken to court, and the squatter will have to show it is operating a business or maintaining a service.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 13, 2019

Every entrepreneur needs to know and communicate the total costs associated with their solution or product, including cost of goods sold, customer acquisition costs, capital costs, operational expenses, and partner costs. These normally include people, tangible property, intellectual property, and cash flow requirements.

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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. This might only cover the cost of system restoration – not the loss of intellectual property or the loss of customer records.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

APRIL 20, 2021

Taking note of the employment opportunities, it is rather convenient for a wedding business to outsource its operations. But, should a wedding business outsource all of its operational tasks? The second reason to outsource your wedding business tasks could be when you want to expand your operations. When to Outsource?

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SoCal CTO

MAY 15, 2009

Previously, he was Chief Operating Officer & Strategic Creative at USA GROUP, INC., Richard Neff, Head IP & Tech Group of Greenberg Glusker Richard Neff is a partner at the law firm of Greenberg Glusker in Los Angeles and Chair of the Firm's Intellectual Property and Technology Practice Group.

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Up and Running

MAY 12, 2020

Now you’re certain you want to (and can legally) operate a business out of your home and have a plan in place, it’s time to knuckle down and get your business registered with the appropriate authorities. Protect any intellectual property you may own by applying for copyrights, trademarks, or patents. Make your business official.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Find partners or investors. Consider branding yourself as an expert in real estate, personal injury, family law, intellectual property, or even admiralty law. A business plan is a document that outlines the financial and operational goals of your business. Operating plan. Write a business plan. Crunch the numbers.

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The Startup Lawyer

OCTOBER 26, 2010

Dynamo Labs was the first recipient of fbFund, a grant fund operated by the Founders Fund, Accel Partners, and Facebook. Gabriella is co-founder and managing partner of Tech Wildcatters, a Dallas-based seed accelerator. Gabriella is co-founder and managing partner of Tech Wildcatters, a Dallas-based seed accelerator.

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Up and Running

JULY 2, 2014

Picking the right attorney in your startup is as important as picking the right business partner. My business partner and I made many mistakes in our first tech startup, and so many of them were the result of choosing a lawyer who was a terrible fit. My business partner and I were elated. We were on a roll.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 17, 2020

Some would need insurance that protects their legal interests while others would need insurance that protects their rights to services or intellectual property. The partners share the profits of the company amongst themselves based on their agreements. There’s a general partnership where all partners have unlimited liabilities.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2019

All you need to do is acquire a couple of licenses based on your operations and you’re good to go. Intellectual Property. One of the most important tasks that you should undertake as an entrepreneur is to protect your intellectual property. Source: Unsplash. To prepare incorporation forms.

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