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6 Guidelines On How And When To Use Non-Disclosures

Startup Professionals Musings

As an advisor to entrepreneurs, I often have to deal with people who are convinced that they must get me to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before they begin talks about their new venture. Don’t ask for an NDA from trusted investors and advisors.

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8 Portfolio Assets Are Key To Your Startup Valuation

Startup Professionals Musings

The company name becomes your intellectual property at the moment you incorporate your startup as an LLC or a Corporation. Social media accounts. Immediately go to relevant social media sites and grab the same name, even if you never plan to use the accounts. Here are the key elements: Company name.

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7 Lessons They Don’t Teach You In Crowdfunding School

Startup Professionals Musings

Understating or overstating your request will likely kill your credibility or your startup in lieu of follow-on requirements. Crowdfunding platforms don’t have the facilities to handle non-disclosure agreements that you might expect from every professional investor. Get funding sizing input from senior advisors.

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Social Media Accounts are Intellectual Property

Startup Professionals Musings

The company name becomes your intellectual property at the moment you incorporate your startup as an LLC or a Corporation. Social media accounts. Immediately go to relevant social media sites and grab the same name, even if you never plan to use the accounts. Here are the key elements: Company name.

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Your New Venture IP Portfolio Sets Investment Value

Startup Professionals Musings

The company name becomes your intellectual property at the moment you incorporate your startup as an LLC or a Corporation. Social media accounts. Immediately go to relevant social media sites and grab the same name, even if you never plan to use the accounts. Here are the key elements: Company name.

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Every Startup Needs Intellectual Property To Thrive

Startup Professionals Musings

The company name becomes your intellectual property at the moment you incorporate your startup as an LLC or a Corporation. Social media accounts. Immediately go to relevant social media sites and grab the same name, even if you never plan to use the accounts. Here are the key elements: Company name.

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8 Intellectual Property Items Every Startup Needs

Startup Professionals Musings

The company name becomes your intellectual property at the moment you incorporate your startup as an LLC or a Corporation. Social media accounts. Immediately go to relevant social media sites and grab the same name, even if you never plan to use the accounts. Here are the key elements: Company name. Marty Zwilling.