Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2016

Entrepreneurs who are looking to attract investors need to develop and pitch a plan -- preferably written -- that answers every potential investor question about your startup before it is asked. This is also the place to first mention patents and any other differentiators that put you ahead of competition.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 14, 2016

If your new venture is still in the idea or development stages, don’t even think about a high valuation. Don’t be afraid to give up equity to get a small share of a very large pot. Patents and other intellectual property are a necessary initial “barrier to entry,” but these are just the beginning.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Patents issued to you before you incorporate the business will not be considered part of the business valuation by investors. Co-founder and equity negotiations work best if you own all the equity. Negotiation and equity ownership needs to happen when they join you, and you need the leverage of being the business owner.

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