Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Thus it’s a waste of time for most entrepreneurs to be looking for investors until they have a product and some customer revenue. Business success requires customers to see a solution as exciting, and they rarely care about the technology behind it. Patents are not worth the effort, since big companies will win.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Among other updates the firm added to its S-1 filing, the firm reported it now has eight patents granted--up from five--for its intellectual property, and an additional sixteen pending in the United States and other jurisdictions. Tags: demand media domain domainer content merger acquisition legitscript. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 29, 2013

Can tapping the power of the crowd not only help you find customers and help fund your project, but also help you shape your startup idea and find funding? We offer up those ideas and patents to any user on the Internet, and they can sign up on the site to work with the entrepreneur on the idea. and NASA, as well as universities.

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SoCal CTO

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

Team – higher requirements for caliber of team members Product – focus on truly differentiated and not me-too Market – is it really big enough to provide investor returns** Traction – need more users, partners, patents, etc Timing – are you building for yesterday or 2 yrs from now? Business - how are you actually going to make money?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2015

I see too many executive summaries that are simply heavy-duty customer pitches, or lightweight visions of the future. " Investors want to buy into an entrepreneur with a startup that can provide evidence of an ability to double customer productivity, at half the cost, with patented technology.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 12, 2015

It starts with a vision, but benefits quickly from a structured process of idea generation, evaluation, prototyping, customer feedback, and success metrics. Innovative technologies have no value until they are turned into solutions to real customer problems. Set milestones and meet them. Ownership. Value creation. Accountability.

Entrepreneur 101

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Since this document is outward facing, it is important to keep the terminology and tone consistent with that of your customer set, investors, and business partners. For example, “I just patented a new cell-phone technology that will double battery life for half the cost. Marketing, sales, and customer experience.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 18, 2018

It starts with a vision, but benefits quickly from a structured process of idea generation, evaluation, prototyping, customer feedback, and success metrics. Innovative technologies have no value until they are turned into solutions to real customer problems. From time to time, include customers and sales members in ideation sessions.

Entrepreneur 64

Entrepreneur Coach Metrics Competition 64

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 16, 2015

Here are five key ones to celebrate: Enjoy the feedback from every satisfied customer. Talking to real customers is the best way to keep your inspiration alive, as well as the best way keep on track with changing trends and future innovation ideas. Watch that patent provide a real barrier to competitive entry.

Satisfaction 101

Satisfaction Entrepreneur Customer Custom 101

socalTECH

DECEMBER 11, 2009

Custom Insurance Programs for Technology Companies. and international patent and trademark procurement - IP Litigation - IP Licenses and Agreements: distribution, development, joint venture - Intellectual property aspects of mergers and acquisitions. We Create Demand for California's Technology Companies. Think Glendale.

Southern California 133

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socalTECH

JUNE 19, 2009

Custom Insurance Programs for Technology Companies. and international patent and trademark procurement - IP. Litigation - IP Licenses and Agreements: distribution, development, joint venture - Intellectual property aspects of mergers and acquisitions. Binary Pulse Technology Marketing (www.binarypulse.com). Startups Made Simple.

SoCalTech 100

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socalTECH

JULY 24, 2009

Custom Insurance Programs for Technology Companies. We are seeking a Product Marketing Manager, who plans, develops, and implements marketing programs designed to increase product penetration of commercial customers. and international patent and trademark procurement - IP. Binary Pulse Technology Marketing (www.binarypulse.com).

SoCalTech 100

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socalTECH

JUNE 26, 2009

Custom Insurance Programs for Technology Companies. and international patent and trademark procurement - IP. Litigation - IP Licenses and Agreements: distribution, development, joint venture - Intellectual property aspects of mergers and acquisitions. Binary Pulse Technology Marketing (www.binarypulse.com). Startups Made Simple.

SoCalTech 100

SoCalTech Southern California Rustic Canyon IP 100

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2016

Investors want to hear about customers with money who have a painful problem that you can solve now. Investors are looking for a concise description of your product or service without technical jargon or fuzzy marketing terms with value quantified in customer terms. What is your specific solution and value proposition?

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socalTECH

JUNE 5, 2009

Custom Insurance Programs for Technology Companies. and international patent and trademark procurement - IP. Litigation - IP Licenses and Agreements: distribution, development, joint venture - Intellectual property aspects of mergers and acquisitions. Binary Pulse Technology Marketing (www.binarypulse.com). Startups Made Simple.

SoCalTech 100

SoCalTech Southern California Rustic Canyon IP 100

socalTECH

AUGUST 7, 2009

Custom Insurance Programs for Technology Companies. We are seeking a Product Marketing Manager, who plans, develops, and implements marketing programs designed to increase product penetration of commercial customers. We Create Demand for California's Technology Companies. Safire Partners (www.safirepartners.com).

SoCalTech 100

SoCalTech Orange County Southern California IP 100

socalTECH

OCTOBER 30, 2009

Custom Insurance Programs for Technology Companies. and international patent and trademark procurement - IP. Litigation - IP Licenses and Agreements: distribution, development, joint venture - Intellectual property aspects of mergers and acquisitions. We Create Demand for California's Technology Companies. Think Glendale.

Southern California 140

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Smart investors, competitors and smart customers, will listen and watch carefully as you position your new offering. Taking action to file even a provisional patent shows you have the conviction and skill to execute while others have no barrier to entry. Use real case studies and customer feedback.

Capital 63

Capital Competition Case Study Patents 63

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 14, 2016

It starts with a vision, but benefits quickly from a structured process of idea generation, evaluation, prototyping, customer feedback, and success metrics. Innovative technologies have no value until they are turned into solutions to real customer problems. From time to time, include customers and sales members in ideation sessions.

Coach 64

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 2, 2016

Here are five key ones to celebrate: Enjoy the feedback from every satisfied customer. Talking to real customers is the best way to keep your inspiration alive, as well as the best way keep on track with changing trends and future innovation ideas. Watch that patent provide a real barrier to competitive entry.

Satisfaction 61

Satisfaction Startup Customer Custom 61

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Custom Insurance Programs for Technology Companies. and international patent and trademark procurement - IP Litigation - IP Licenses and Agreements: distribution, development, joint venture - Intellectual property aspects of mergers and acquisitions. We Create Demand for California's Technology Companies. Think Glendale.

Southern California 113

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InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 24, 2011

It may sound counterintuitive, but the greater constraint investors place on their financial resources during a downturn, the better your chances of success, given (of course) that your adVenture is able to either secure funding or generate adequate revenue from customers, as described below in reason #7 – Customer Dollars Taste Great.

Company 257

Company Companies Startup Study 257

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

Custom Insurance Programs for Technology Companies. and international patent and trademark procurement - IP. Litigation - IP Licenses and Agreements: distribution, development, joint venture - Intellectual property aspects of mergers and acquisitions. Binary Pulse Technology Marketing (www.binarypulse.com). Startups Made Simple.

Advertising 113

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socalTECH

MAY 22, 2009

Custom Insurance Programs for Technology Companies. and international patent and trademark procurement - IP Litigation - IP Licenses and Agreements: distribution, development, joint venture - Intellectual property aspects of mergers and acquisitions. Binary Pulse Technology Marketing (www.binarypulse.com). Startups Made Simple.

SoCalTech 100

SoCalTech Southern California Rustic Canyon IP 100

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2013

Successful entrepreneurs already have a visible network of trusted suppliers, potential customers, partners, and even investors. Convincingly presents a patent, trademark, or other “secret sauce” that can create equity value, not just current cash flow for the owners. Listens before answering questions. Networked and connected.

Technical Review 109

Technical Review Entrepreneur Course Patents 109

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 22, 2013

CapLinked’s online platform helps companies manage and close complex business transactions such as asset sales, financings, and mergers & acquisitions. CapLinked’s enterprise customers will also have the option to leverage Quipa’s innovative data-in-transit security technology for transferring files in and out of the cloud.

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Yammer Journal Networking Software 72

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

We've also had great advances in engaging the trust of the commercial community, with patented advances like automatic scoring of our algorithms, which predicts the quality of translations based on a one-through-five scale. Originally, you had a lot of government customers, and were just starting out with a few commercial customers.

Software Review 145

Software Review USC Content Tech Coast Angels 145

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 18, 2012

Successful entrepreneurs already have a visible network of trusted suppliers, potential customers, partners, and even investors. Convincingly presents a patent, trademark, or other “secret sauce” that can create equity value, not just current cash flow for the owners. Listens before answering questions. Networked and connected.

Entrepreneur 117

Entrepreneur Technical Review Course Patents 117

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Custom Insurance Programs for Technology Companies. and international patent and trademark procurement - IP Litigation - IP Licenses and Agreements: distribution, development, joint venture - Intellectual property aspects of mergers and acquisitions. We Create Demand for California's Technology Companies. Think Glendale.

Orange County 113

Orange County Southern California IP Glendale 113

socalTECH

APRIL 24, 2009

Custom Insurance Programs for Technology Companies. and international patent and trademark procurement - IP Litigation - IP Licenses and Agreements: distribution, development, joint venture - Intellectual property aspects of mergers and acquisitions. Binary Pulse Technology Marketing (www.binarypulse.com). Startups Made Simple.

SoCalTech 100

SoCalTech Southern California Rustic Canyon Technology Council 100

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 15, 2010

plus a large settlement on patent disputes paid from Google) so Bill did well on it. I think everybody heard about this acquisition. On the founder’s side it’s about taking money off of the table and / or having strategic reserves for big acquisitions. Overture sold for $1.6 billion to Yahoo! M&A Discussion.

Venture Capital 271

Venture Capital Capital Google Platform 271

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Successful entrepreneurs already have a visible network of trusted suppliers, potential customers, partners, and even investors. Convincingly presents a patent, trademark, or other “secret sauce” that can create equity value, not just current cash flow for the owners. Listens before answering questions. Networked and connected.

Entrepreneur 96

Entrepreneur Angel Technical Review Course 96

InfoChachkie

MAY 9, 2011

The resulting credibility will help you establish future business development and customer relationships. Your pitch will be far more compelling to prospective customers and business partners when you have physical evidence of your partnership with a BDC. Do Not Relinquish Press Release Capabilities.

Outsource Development 170

Outsource Development Entrepreneur Press Technical Review 170

InfoChachkie

JUNE 25, 2009

Just as you would not ask your family physician to perform a coronary bypass, do not ask your corporate lawyer to help you write your patent application. However, you should seek a patent attorney when it is time to craft your patent application. Save money on your office furniture, not on your IP lawyer.

Technical Advisors 124

Technical Advisors Technical Review IP Patents 124

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2022

In my experience, there will always be growth challenges that you can’t predict, including new technologies, economic downturns, and political changes, but I’m talking here about changes in the market that every good business leader should anticipate, including the following: Your targeted customer segment has a limit.

Marketing 110

Marketing Pricing Startup Customer 110

InfoChachkie

MAY 9, 2011

The resulting credibility will help you establish future business development and customer relationships. Your pitch will be far more compelling to prospective customers and business partners when you have physical evidence of your partnership with a BDC. Do Not Relinquish Press Release Capabilities.

Outsource Development 124

Outsource Development Entrepreneur Press Technical Review 124

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 26, 2021

But in addition I’ve always found it helpful to provide a simple checklist for new venture founders and new business owners to make sure they have covered all the key bases correctly, including the following: Define and focus on a single customer segment. Quantify your value proposition for customers.

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Funding Template Resource Competition 132