Entrepreneurs often get the advice from their lawyers and friends to always get a Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA or CDA) signed before disclosing anything about their new venture. The format of an NDA is simple, and you can download a sample from my website. MORE
Frequently Asked Questions Will we sign an NDA? You need to be able to share with us without an NDA. If you can't tell us the details of what you are doing without an NDA, it won't make sense for us to talk. I talk to roughly 2 or 3 new startups every week who need advice from an experienced CTO. MORE
I''m wondering if it''s just me, but I think I''ve recently noticed a trend, both with respect to the startups for whom I''m a Sherpa (for the investors to whom I introduce them), and those who approach me to see whether my Sherpa role is a fit, towards asking for (in some cases insisting on) an NDA. So, for the VC, it only invites trouble to sign an NDA. Some entrepreneurs worry that, without an NDA, the VC will steal their idea. MORE
Entrepreneurs often get the advice from their lawyers and friends to always get a Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA or CDA) signed before disclosing anything about their new venture. The format of an NDA is simple, and you can download a sample from my website. MORE
Frequently Asked Questions Will we sign an NDA? You need to be able to share with us without an NDA. If you can't tell us the details of what you are doing without an NDA, it won't make sense for us to talk. I talk to roughly 2 or 3 new startups every week who need advice from an experienced CTO. MORE
This will only be disclosed when there is an NDA in place. Startups that come to me and ask me to sign an NDA in order to get Free Startup CTO Consulting really are missing it. MORE
Every day I see entrepreneurs trying to find that right balance between keeping their intellectual property confidential while sharing and promoting their business model with partners - especially investors - whose interest they so very much need to pique. My bias generally falls strongly on the side of transparency - both because it is a virtue unto itself - and because it takes a lot of effort in our “post your business on the Internet for all to see” age to truly maintain confidentiality. MORE
There was no NDA or non-compete between the parties involved so it is not clear that anything illegal transpired here. At the end of the Berlin talk I posted yesterday, there was a question about ethics. It was directed at startups and how they build a culture of ethical behavior. But ethics and morals is an issue that extends beyond startups. It is an issue for all businesses and business people. The Gotham Gal recently told me a story about one of her portfolio companies. MORE
However, his law firm had created a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) for me to sign before we could start. So, I reviewed the NDA. And I found the NDA really couldn't be signed. Now, I told Mike that I would sign his NDA if he put in some standard NDA clauses (like a time restriction). Like raising angel funding (where he might get them to sign an NDA). And the law firm, I'm sure, charged again to review and reject the NDA suggestions I made. MORE
People often ask me: Paul, will you sign an NDA before I send you my business plan?As As a VC, I am often asked by entrepreneurs to sign an NDA before they send me their business plans. We see dozens of opportunities each week, and there's no way we could sign an NDA before looking at each one.The reality is that. I think entrepreneurs should understand that this is an unreasonable request. MORE
I strongly encourage entrepreneurs to consult an experienced business attorney on … Continue reading → Legal legal entity licensing requirements mobile applications NDA non-disclosure agreement revenue startup startup legalOriginally posted on Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP. Ryan Azlein, Partner with Stubbs Alderton & Markiles LLP, addresses three of the most pressing legal concerns for founders of mobile application companies. MORE
You don’t ask for an NDA from an investor before presenting. Are you a non-technical startup founder who’s about to go have a conversation with a Chief Technical Officer (CTO) or Technical advisory type person? MORE
This will only be disclosed when there is an NDA in place. Startups that come to me and ask me to sign an NDA in order to get Free Startup CTO Consulting really are missing it. MORE
Company Creation incorporation launch nda vestingI ran across a dynamite set of posts for anyone launching a startup. It’s summarized at If I Launched A Startup and includes stuff on incorporation, founders stock, vesting, NDAs, and some other useful things. If you are launching a startup, go check it out. MORE
Throughout March, in NDA settings and at more formal events, I am getting a chance to talk to executives at E2Open, Infor, Microsoft. NetSuite, Oracle, Plex, Rimini Street, UNIT4 and Workday. As with all the spring games being played all. Enterprise Software (IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP) Enterprise Software (other vendors MORE
Limit your disclosures to people you trust, and learn the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDA). It seems like everyone wants to be an entrepreneur and get rich these days. As a business mentor, I sometimes feel besieged by people begging for my view and support of their latest idea. MORE
Everyone will sign an NDA. Requesting to have a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) signed when you’re sharing proprietary information is very wise. Should you get a patent? What about a copyright? A trademark? MORE
Chris Sloan and I discuss the ins and outs of an NDA. Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Tumblr Stumble Digg Delicious The post Is an NDA Necessary? Breaking Business : Non-Disclosure Agreements. Sometimes, but not Always appeared first on Dr Jeff Cornwall MORE
That''s where a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) comes in. Sometimes an NDA won''t happen. How do you keep your IP safe from view. and under what circumstances should you show it to others? MORE
We drink a little coffee, we trade pleasantries, and then, when the talk becomes serious, you pull out an NDA. An NDA kills deal flow. Keep the NDA in your pocket for future contractors, employees, and business partners. MORE
Will you sign an NDA first? Me: I don’t sign NDA’s. Since you won’t sign an NDA, you agree that by reading beyond this paragraph you are agreeing not to share my idea with anyone, forward this email to anyone, or discuss the idea without my consent. Me: I’m unwilling to have an implied NDA applied to me via your email. Entrepreneurship nda trustI just had an exchange with an entrepreneur that I don’t know. MORE
The cult of the NDA. One startup even printed its NDA on the back of visitors badges, just like a software "shrink wrap" agreement: "By accepting this visitors badge, you agree to the terms of this Non-Disclosure Agreement." At one point, there was even a venture capital conference called NDA , sponsored by the now-defunct (but apparently rising from the grave) Red Herring. Why the cult of the NDA? "The more I find out, the less I know.". Browse archives by date. MORE
Three reasons to run a more open, honest start-up. And, no, that doesn't involve non-disclosure agreements.) When we first started Napkin Labs, we kept our business idea close to the chest, sharing it only with those in our trusted circle. MORE
Startup Myths #1 – You Need an NDA. You Need an NDA. The Myth: You need an NDA to protect your intellectual property. The Truth: A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) can be a useful document. I sign an NDA. About. Services. Contact. MORE
Several weeks ago, I was contacted again and let into (under NDA) an early adopter program to test out the new feature. Today Google announced that they had now raised the limit on number of contacts to 25,000 (from 10,000) for all Gmail users (including Google Apps users.) Boom – done – deployed for everyone – and announced in a short and to the point blog post. MORE
Startup Reality Distortion #3: The Fallacy Of the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). I will look at NDAs from an entrepreneur’s perspective and make the argument that pursuing an NDA may not be a particularly effective strategy anyways. The Fallacy Of The NDA. . the NDA is minimal. MORE
If you are asking someone for money do not ask for an NDA. If someone is giving you free advice do not ask for an NDA. If you are going to pay or potentially pay someone with cash or equity ask for an NDA. MORE
In Finland, plunge of Nokia released mass of talented – though NDA-minded – people for the startup ecosystem and simultaneous success in the mobile gaming sector, such as for example Supercell , encouraged many to jump into the startup game. Photo: Shutterstock. MORE
People often ask me: Paul, will you sign an NDA before I send you my business plan?As As a VC, I am often asked by entrepreneurs to sign an NDA before they send me their business plans. We see dozens of opportunities each week, and there's no way we could sign an NDA before looking at each one.The reality is that. I think entrepreneurs should understand that this is an unreasonable request. MORE
There were still a lot of entrepreneurs who wanted to stay stealth and they would ask me to sign an NDA before talking about their startup. There were still a lot of entrepreneurs who wanted to stay stealth and they would ask me to sign an NDA before talking about their startup. The Web and the World of Business. Observations on doing business in the world of Web 2.0. Archives. Other Blogs. Search. Staying Stealth. By DShen on July 20, 2011 7:28 PM. MORE
The NDA question comes up more than you would think because scrappy entrepreneurs are always looking for collaborators, co-founders, and capital while jealously guarding their ideas. What is a NDA? Requesting and/or insisting upon a NDA depends on the situation. MORE
Pet Peeves approaching VCs confidentiality ndaFollowing is something that happens to me on a regular basis, with a new and exciting twist. I’m telling this story both to vent (maybe I’m grumpy today – I don’t know) as well as for an object lesson on how not to interact with a VC, or at least with me. First – the normal part. I’ve had an email exchange with an entrepreneur over the past week. MORE
but they’re looking to understand details that should never be discussed with outsiders, even if there is a NDA in place. Entrepreneurship confidentiality nda TAGFEEI’m a huge believer in TAGFEE. But I also respect confidentiality. Every company approaches this differently and it’s important to recognize which context you are in. MORE
CDA entrepreneur idea NDA non-disclosure startup Most entrepreneurs I meet are reluctant to disclose anything about their idea to investors before getting a signed confidential disclosure agreement (CDA). MORE
But most investors agree : they do not want to sign an NDA. While non-disclosure agreements are designed to protect your ideas, asking potential investors to sign an NDA is generally seen as unnecessary and unwise. MORE
Entrepreneurs often get the advice from their lawyers and friends to always get a Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA or CDA) signed before disclosing anything about their new venture. The format of an NDA is simple, and you can download a sample from my website. MORE
The Hooli CEO wants to know who violated their NDA in leaking the story, and begins to exert pressure on the blogger to give up her source or face a lawsuit for libel. Most NDA violations don’t end with a company acquisition, but they can be costly nonetheless. Image via HBO. MORE
By unusual coincidence, this week I had a number of different folks ask me to sign NDA s about the new projects theyre working on. But signing an NDA ? I can explain why, but if you saw what Brad Feld or Alexander Muse or Fred Wilson or Joel Spolsky or (my favorite take) Andrew Warner write about why they dont sign NDA s, you can skip the rest of this post. Or some big companies just have a boilerplate NDA that they throw in front of people as a matter of course. MORE
We gave them to him (no NDA required – we didn’t even know, or care, what an NDA was) and he started going through them. Several years ago, Alex Iskold wrote a great overview of What It Is Like To Sell Your First Company. I thought it was a great description and encourage every entrepreneur who has never been through the sale of a company to read it. Rereading Alex’s post inspired me to write my first person account of selling my first company. MORE
Make sure every employee has signed a good employee agreement, with an NDA included. (Powered by LaunchBit ). Raising money is a dirty job, but someone has to do it right? Very true, but it’ll go a lot easier if everything behind the scenes is clean, well-organized and ready to go. MORE
1) Length of NDA: 0 pages. (2) Here’s what I’d do in the beginning: Incorporation. (1) 1) Entity Choice: Corporation or Corporation. (2) 2) State of Incorporation: Delaware. (3) 3) Authorized Shares in Charter: 10,000,000 Shares. (4) 4) Type of Shares: Common Stock. (5) 5) Par Value of Common: $0.0001. (6) 6) Initial Founders Issuance: 8,000,000 Shares. (7) 7) Founders Equity Split: Depends on the Team, But Quickly and After the Awkward & Difficult Conversations. (8) MORE
I'm wondering if it's just me, but I've noticed a trend recently, both in the startups for whom I'm a Sherpa (for the investors to whom I introduce them), and those who approach me to see whether my Sherpa role is a fit, towards asking for (in some cases insisting on) an NDA. So, for the VC, it only invites trouble to sign an NDA. that is not to say that VC's routinely violate the "spirit" of NDA's. allensblog. MORE
NDA Related Topics Growthink Blog
JANUARY 29, 2014
The NDA question comes up more than you would think because scrappy entrepreneurs are always looking for collaborators, co-founders, and capital while jealously guarding their ideas. What is a NDA? Requesting and/or insisting upon a NDA depends on the situation.
SoCal CTO
SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
This will only be disclosed when there is an NDA in place. Startups that come to me and ask me to sign an NDA in order to get Free Startup CTO Consulting really are missing it.
SoCal CTO
SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
This will only be disclosed when there is an NDA in place. Startups that come to me and ask me to sign an NDA in order to get Free Startup CTO Consulting really are missing it.
Allen's Blog
DECEMBER 12, 2014
I''m wondering if it''s just me, but I think I''ve recently noticed a trend, both with respect to the startups for whom I''m a Sherpa (for the investors to whom I introduce them), and those who approach me to see whether my Sherpa role is a fit, towards asking for (in some cases insisting on) an NDA. So, for the VC, it only invites trouble to sign an NDA. Some entrepreneurs worry that, without an NDA, the VC will steal their idea.
Inc Startups
FEBRUARY 19, 2013
We drink a little coffee, we trade pleasantries, and then, when the talk becomes serious, you pull out an NDA. An NDA kills deal flow. Keep the NDA in your pocket for future contractors, employees, and business partners.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 24, 2015
CDA entrepreneur idea NDA non-disclosure startup Most entrepreneurs I meet are reluctant to disclose anything about their idea to investors before getting a signed confidential disclosure agreement (CDA).
Up and Running
JULY 25, 2016
The Hooli CEO wants to know who violated their NDA in leaking the story, and begins to exert pressure on the blogger to give up her source or face a lawsuit for libel. Most NDA violations don’t end with a company acquisition, but they can be costly nonetheless. Image via HBO.
ArcticStartup
OCTOBER 28, 2015
In Finland, plunge of Nokia released mass of talented – though NDA-minded – people for the startup ecosystem and simultaneous success in the mobile gaming sector, such as for example Supercell , encouraged many to jump into the startup game. Photo: Shutterstock.
onstartups.com
SEPTEMBER 16, 2011
Startup Reality Distortion #3: The Fallacy Of the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). I will look at NDAs from an entrepreneur’s perspective and make the argument that pursuing an NDA may not be a particularly effective strategy anyways. The Fallacy Of The NDA. . the NDA is minimal.
www.frozennorth.org
SEPTEMBER 16, 2011
The cult of the NDA. One startup even printed its NDA on the back of visitors badges, just like a software "shrink wrap" agreement: "By accepting this visitors badge, you agree to the terms of this Non-Disclosure Agreement." At one point, there was even a venture capital conference called NDA , sponsored by the now-defunct (but apparently rising from the grave) Red Herring. Why the cult of the NDA? "The more I find out, the less I know.". Browse archives by date.
Allen's Blog
JULY 24, 2011
I'm wondering if it's just me, but I've noticed a trend recently, both in the startups for whom I'm a Sherpa (for the investors to whom I introduce them), and those who approach me to see whether my Sherpa role is a fit, towards asking for (in some cases insisting on) an NDA. So, for the VC, it only invites trouble to sign an NDA. that is not to say that VC's routinely violate the "spirit" of NDA's. allensblog.
Inc Startups
MAY 31, 2012
Three reasons to run a more open, honest start-up. And, no, that doesn't involve non-disclosure agreements.) When we first started Napkin Labs, we kept our business idea close to the chest, sharing it only with those in our trusted circle.
Growthink Blog
JANUARY 9, 2012
Every day I see entrepreneurs trying to find that right balance between keeping their intellectual property confidential while sharing and promoting their business model with partners - especially investors - whose interest they so very much need to pique. My bias generally falls strongly on the side of transparency - both because it is a virtue unto itself - and because it takes a lot of effort in our “post your business on the Internet for all to see” age to truly maintain confidentiality.
Feld Thoughts
JANUARY 11, 2012
Pet Peeves approaching VCs confidentiality ndaFollowing is something that happens to me on a regular basis, with a new and exciting twist. I’m telling this story both to vent (maybe I’m grumpy today – I don’t know) as well as for an object lesson on how not to interact with a VC, or at least with me. First – the normal part. I’ve had an email exchange with an entrepreneur over the past week.
Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 24, 2011
Entrepreneurs often get the advice from their lawyers and friends to always get a Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA or CDA) signed before disclosing anything about their new venture. The format of an NDA is simple, and you can download a sample from my website.
The Entrepreneurial Mind
MARCH 30, 2014
Breaking Business : NDA Structure and Meanings. Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Tumblr Stumble Digg Delicious The post NDA Structure appeared first on Dr Jeff Cornwall
Feld Thoughts
JANUARY 8, 2011
Will you sign an NDA first? Me: I don’t sign NDA’s. Since you won’t sign an NDA, you agree that by reading beyond this paragraph you are agreeing not to share my idea with anyone, forward this email to anyone, or discuss the idea without my consent. Me: I’m unwilling to have an implied NDA applied to me via your email. Entrepreneurship nda trustI just had an exchange with an entrepreneur that I don’t know.
www.readwriteweb.com
MAY 10, 2010
But most investors agree : they do not want to sign an NDA. While non-disclosure agreements are designed to protect your ideas, asking potential investors to sign an NDA is generally seen as unnecessary and unwise.
Feld Thoughts
JULY 10, 2012
but they’re looking to understand details that should never be discussed with outsiders, even if there is a NDA in place. Entrepreneurship confidentiality nda TAGFEEI’m a huge believer in TAGFEE. But I also respect confidentiality. Every company approaches this differently and it’s important to recognize which context you are in.
deal architect
MARCH 13, 2015
Throughout March, in NDA settings and at more formal events, I am getting a chance to talk to executives at E2Open, Infor, Microsoft. NetSuite, Oracle, Plex, Rimini Street, UNIT4 and Workday. As with all the spring games being played all. Enterprise Software (IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP) Enterprise Software (other vendors
Early Growth Financial Services
FEBRUARY 12, 2013
I strongly encourage entrepreneurs to consult an experienced business attorney on … Continue reading → Legal legal entity licensing requirements mobile applications NDA non-disclosure agreement revenue startup startup legalOriginally posted on Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP. Ryan Azlein, Partner with Stubbs Alderton & Markiles LLP, addresses three of the most pressing legal concerns for founders of mobile application companies.
Force of Good: a blog by Lance Weatherby
OCTOBER 28, 2010
If you are asking someone for money do not ask for an NDA. If someone is giving you free advice do not ask for an NDA. If you are going to pay or potentially pay someone with cash or equity ask for an NDA.
VC Whisperer
MAY 24, 2008
People often ask me: Paul, will you sign an NDA before I send you my business plan?As As a VC, I am often asked by entrepreneurs to sign an NDA before they send me their business plans. We see dozens of opportunities each week, and there's no way we could sign an NDA before looking at each one.The reality is that. I think entrepreneurs should understand that this is an unreasonable request.
The VC Whisperer
MAY 24, 2008
People often ask me: Paul, will you sign an NDA before I send you my business plan?As As a VC, I am often asked by entrepreneurs to sign an NDA before they send me their business plans. We see dozens of opportunities each week, and there's no way we could sign an NDA before looking at each one.The reality is that. I think entrepreneurs should understand that this is an unreasonable request.
SoCal CTO
MARCH 3, 2011
Frequently Asked Questions Will we sign an NDA? You need to be able to share with us without an NDA. If you can't tell us the details of what you are doing without an NDA, it won't make sense for us to talk. I talk to roughly 2 or 3 new startups every week who need advice from an experienced CTO.
dashes.com
SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
By unusual coincidence, this week I had a number of different folks ask me to sign NDA s about the new projects theyre working on. But signing an NDA ? I can explain why, but if you saw what Brad Feld or Alexander Muse or Fred Wilson or Joel Spolsky or (my favorite take) Andrew Warner write about why they dont sign NDA s, you can skip the rest of this post. Or some big companies just have a boilerplate NDA that they throw in front of people as a matter of course.
A VC : Venture Capital and Technology
JANUARY 11, 2015
There was no NDA or non-compete between the parties involved so it is not clear that anything illegal transpired here. At the end of the Berlin talk I posted yesterday, there was a question about ethics. It was directed at startups and how they build a culture of ethical behavior. But ethics and morals is an issue that extends beyond startups. It is an issue for all businesses and business people. The Gotham Gal recently told me a story about one of her portfolio companies.
Dshen
JULY 20, 2011
There were still a lot of entrepreneurs who wanted to stay stealth and they would ask me to sign an NDA before talking about their startup. There were still a lot of entrepreneurs who wanted to stay stealth and they would ask me to sign an NDA before talking about their startup. The Web and the World of Business. Observations on doing business in the world of Web 2.0. Archives. Other Blogs. Search. Staying Stealth. By DShen on July 20, 2011 7:28 PM.
The Startup Lawyer
MARCH 17, 2010
1) Length of NDA: 0 pages. (2) Here’s what I’d do in the beginning: Incorporation. (1) 1) Entity Choice: Corporation or Corporation. (2) 2) State of Incorporation: Delaware. (3) 3) Authorized Shares in Charter: 10,000,000 Shares. (4) 4) Type of Shares: Common Stock. (5) 5) Par Value of Common: $0.0001. (6) 6) Initial Founders Issuance: 8,000,000 Shares. (7) 7) Founders Equity Split: Depends on the Team, But Quickly and After the Awkward & Difficult Conversations. (8)
SoCal CTO
MARCH 3, 2011
Frequently Asked Questions Will we sign an NDA? You need to be able to share with us without an NDA. If you can't tell us the details of what you are doing without an NDA, it won't make sense for us to talk. I talk to roughly 2 or 3 new startups every week who need advice from an experienced CTO.
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 29, 2013
Entrepreneurs often get the advice from their lawyers and friends to always get a Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA or CDA) signed before disclosing anything about their new venture. The format of an NDA is simple, and you can download a sample from my website.
Up and Running
SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
Everyone will sign an NDA. Requesting to have a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) signed when you’re sharing proprietary information is very wise. Should you get a patent? What about a copyright? A trademark?
chrissundberg.com
SEPTEMBER 16, 2011
Startup Myths #1 – You Need an NDA. You Need an NDA. The Myth: You need an NDA to protect your intellectual property. The Truth: A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) can be a useful document. I sign an NDA. About. Services. Contact.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 29, 2015
Limit your disclosures to people you trust, and learn the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDA). It seems like everyone wants to be an entrepreneur and get rich these days. As a business mentor, I sometimes feel besieged by people begging for my view and support of their latest idea.
Feld Thoughts
MAY 4, 2011
Several weeks ago, I was contacted again and let into (under NDA) an early adopter program to test out the new feature. Today Google announced that they had now raised the limit on number of contacts to 25,000 (from 10,000) for all Gmail users (including Google Apps users.) Boom – done – deployed for everyone – and announced in a short and to the point blog post.
SoCal CTO
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
You don’t ask for an NDA from an investor before presenting. Are you a non-technical startup founder who’s about to go have a conversation with a Chief Technical Officer (CTO) or Technical advisory type person?
Feld Thoughts
FEBRUARY 18, 2015
We gave them to him (no NDA required – we didn’t even know, or care, what an NDA was) and he started going through them. Several years ago, Alex Iskold wrote a great overview of What It Is Like To Sell Your First Company. I thought it was a great description and encourage every entrepreneur who has never been through the sale of a company to read it. Rereading Alex’s post inspired me to write my first person account of selling my first company.
Inc Startups
AUGUST 16, 2013
That''s where a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) comes in. Sometimes an NDA won''t happen. How do you keep your IP safe from view. and under what circumstances should you show it to others?
Instigator Blog
FEBRUARY 21, 2012
Make sure every employee has signed a good employee agreement, with an NDA included. (Powered by LaunchBit ). Raising money is a dirty job, but someone has to do it right? Very true, but it’ll go a lot easier if everything behind the scenes is clean, well-organized and ready to go.
Growthink Blog
MAY 20, 2011
However, his law firm had created a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) for me to sign before we could start. So, I reviewed the NDA. And I found the NDA really couldn't be signed. Now, I told Mike that I would sign his NDA if he put in some standard NDA clauses (like a time restriction). Like raising angel funding (where he might get them to sign an NDA). And the law firm, I'm sure, charged again to review and reject the NDA suggestions I made.
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