socalTECH
DECEMBER 30, 2020
What are you most looking forward to in the technology/startup world in 2021? We are extremely focused on these regions in our hunt for Unicorns in 2021. We intend to double down on investing in 2021 with 2 investments a week planned. We have had great traction in India, Afrida and the MENA region.
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 13, 2021
In my role as advisor and mentor to many new entrepreneurs, I often find myself suggesting that they think bigger. We all are excited to hear real innovation, and struggle daily to increase every potential entrepreneur’s scope of thinking. For example, smart entrepreneurs look for recognizable patterns in disconnected domains.
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Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 7, 2021
I find that some of the smartest entrepreneurs are the most reluctant to accept new realities, and unwisely keep charging down a road now leading in a new direction. Elon Musk offered his battery patents free to all takers in order to expand the electric car market, and provide a common infrastructure. You too can be one of these.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 24, 2021
When someone says Intellectual Property (IP), most entrepreneurs think only of patents. In reality, patents are only one of at least eight items that should be in your IP portfolio. Remember that ideas cannot be patented, only novel implementations. You need all these before you start looking for funding. Copyrights.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 26, 2021
As a long-time advisor to entrepreneurs and occasional angel investor, I often see and hear innovative product pitches that sound exciting, but are missing one or more of the key business elements that investors deem critical for funding consideration. Patents are a good place for you to start.
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