Xconomy
MARCH 22, 2018
Bose’s Steve Romine says that’s still an important focus for the Framingham, MA-based company, which has been awarded hundreds of patents for advances in technologies such as noise-canceling headphones. But in the past few years, Bose has also started to look outside its walls for other sources of innovation.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
Here are some of the key new rules I have learned by starting my own company, investing as an angel in other startups and mentoring many more new entrepreneurs over the last few years: Do incorporate a company, but keep it simple. Too many entrepreneurs still think plans are for investors, and investors are required to build a startup.
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Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 31, 2015
Every entrepreneur needs a value proposition statement for his or her startup that can hook potential investors and partners in less than a minute -- the short time you might join them in an elevator on the way to their offices. Build up for the punch line at the end. Always start with a hook to get the investor’s attention.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 24, 2015
Thus, based on my experience as an entrepreneur as well as a startup investor, there are indeed situations where a non-disclosure is highly recommended, and others where the potential good far outweighs the risk. Disclosures relative to patents. Product details in the public domain can never be patented. Sharing trade secrets.
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
San Diego-based uCast Global (www.ucastglobal.com), backed by Gary Winnick, is looking to tackle that entire area of content distribution, and is led by startup veteran Dr. Kanaan Jemili. We caught up with Kanaan to learn more about uCast Global. Weve also developed technology that allows them to get a really easy start.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 19, 2015
The biggest complaint I hear from investors is that startup founders often talk way too long, and neglect to cover the most relevant points. If you start by pitching your extended life story, that’s the wrong point. Start with the problem and your solution. Close by asking for questions and promising follow-up.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 19, 2015
Most technologists have little interest in the mechanics of starting and building a business. I exhort entrepreneurs to keep it simple, start with a minimum viable product (MVP), and test it out with early customers. Patents are not worth the effort, since big companies will win. Fabulous solutions require great technology.
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