Xconomy

JUNE 3, 2016

But billions of dollars in acquisitions will be left by the side of the road. Merck also saw some expected fruits of its 2014 big-ticket acquisition of Cubist Pharmaceuticals wither away this week, as the Supreme Court wouldn’t reverse a decision that shaved years off the patent life of the top-selling antibiotic daptomyicin (Cubicin).

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San Diego Patents Acquisition News 62

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. Investors want to hear about customers with money who have a painful problem that you can solve now.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Now let’s talk about the bases that need to be covered. For example, “I just patented a new cell-phone technology that will double battery life for half the cost. List key competitors and alternatives, highlighting your sustainable competitive advantages, such as patents and trademarks. The details can be added later.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 18, 2018

Whether we are talking about startups or corporations, innovation requires a leader who can inspire others to step into the unknown. A technical champion may drive a specific innovation, but the business leader has to own the result, in order to drive an appropriate business model, customer acquisition, support, and a growth strategy.

Entrepreneur 64

Entrepreneur Coach Metrics Competition 64

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 16, 2015

Many experts are certain that successful entrepreneurs are the ones with the most inspiration (passion and dream), while others will assert that it’s about more perspiration (working harder). Watch that patent provide a real barrier to competitive entry. In my experience, both are always required in heavy doses.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 12, 2015

Whether we are talking about startups or corporations, innovation requires a leader who can inspire others to step into the unknown. A technical champion may drive a specific innovation, but the business leader has to own the result, in order to drive an appropriate business model, customer acquisition, support, and a growth strategy.

Entrepreneur 101

Entrepreneur Startup Coach Metrics 101

socalTECH

MARCH 28, 2014

Asher Delug: We have had amazing growth coming from our smart wall product, our inter-app interstitial ad product, which patent pending. As someone with a good view of the mobile ad market, are there any things you think about at the industry level? What has been driving that growth? That''s been growing at a monstrous clip.

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Focusing on the key elements that larger brands examine when they consider an acquisition is crucial for obtaining the best price and for establishing a corporate brand that distinguishes itself from its competitors as a valuable asset. As reported by Reuters in the article, Bain to buy Blue Coat for about $2.4 When to Sell.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 11, 2015

As an angel investor, I hear many entrepreneurs making negative comments about competitors or asserting they don’t have any competitors. Taking action to file even a provisional patent shows you have the conviction and skill to execute while others have no barrier to entry. Dig deeper than Wikipedia for facts on key competitors.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

and international patent and trademark procurement - IP Litigation - IP Licenses and Agreements: distribution, development, joint venture - Intellectual property aspects of mergers and acquisitions. How about $70? (www.socalip.com) Focused on high tech's unique need - Pragmatic cost-effective IP portfolio management - U.S.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 14, 2016

Whether we are talking about startups or corporations, innovation requires a leader who can inspire others to step into the unknown. A technical champion may drive a specific innovation, but the business leader has to own the result, in order to drive an appropriate business model, customer acquisition, support, and a growth strategy.

Coach 64

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 2, 2016

Many experts are certain that successful entrepreneurs are the ones with the most inspiration (passion and dream), while others will assert that it’s about more perspiration (working harder). Watch that patent provide a real barrier to competitive entry. In my experience, both are always required in heavy doses.

Satisfaction 61

Satisfaction Startup Customer Custom 61

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

It's been awhile since we last caught up with Los Angeles-based Language Weaver (www.languageweaver.com), a venture-backed firm which develops language translation software, so we sat down the other day with Mark Tapling , the President and CEO of the firm, to hear more about where the company is nowadays--plus its strategy for growth and an exit.

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Software Review USC Content Tech Coast Angels 145

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. I talked about the platform moves of Twitter and why it should be expected. We had a big discussion about DST and why these investments. Overture sold for $1.6 billion to Yahoo!

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SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Tell me a bit about your background. You are writing about the essentials of business. And how it relates to what you are talking about in [link] ? I am planning right not to write a post about how startups often get SEO wrong. Networking is about meeting people and getting to know them. That's great.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 8, 2014

I hear it right after people have decided to come by for a few days to “check out what all the fuss is about.” The patents Overture held became known in small circles as Google’s ’361 problem as outlined here. Stuff you may not know about LA? But what about tech talent? acquired Overture for $1.63

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Xconomy

JUNE 28, 2019

If we had to choose a theme, it was all about getting together. It was a busy week. Two huge drug companies, AbbVie and Allergan, said they’d be better as one. Two more huge drug companies, Celgene and Bristol-Myers Squibb, learned they would have to leave a big product behind if they want to merge.

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Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Their patented multi-purpose cleaning formula was recently approved by Boeing to replace toxic solvents. Founded a series of successful startups resulting in IPOs and acquisitions. Late 20s: Got serious about her career and worked on developer products at Google and her own side projects. Health & Wellness: Green Way Labs.

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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. You can learn more about his experiences at johngreathouse.com _. —

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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.

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SoCal Delicious

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

When New Yorkers talk about Los Angeles they discuss its sprawling smog and characterize it (as Woody Allen does in “Annie Hall”) as a city “where the only cultural advantage is being able to make a right turn on a red light.” Well, they’re all wrong, and Los Angeles is about to prove it. 1 on this list.

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Frank Addante

OCTOBER 19, 2006

About Frank Addante > (from the Silicon Valley Business Journal) Twitter Updates follow me on Twitter Blog Archive ► 2010 (2) ► June (1) Part II: Optimized for Profitability ► February (1) Get Out of the Office! Internet Advertising ASP) Exit: $112M IPO and acquisition Lesson: Think big. ► October (1) New Video!

Startup 40

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 11, 2011

So he founded IdeaLab with his wife Marcia Goodstein (he talks in the video about working with a spouse and also working with siblings). IdeaLab has created 75 companies, leading to 8 IPOs, 35 or so acquisitions and more than 5 companies worth in excess of $1 billion. We talked about patents. I totally agree.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2020

For example, “We just patented a new battery technology that will cut your smartphone charge time and cost in half.” Call out your top competitors, highlighting your sustainable competitive advantage, including patents, trade secrets. Use non-fuzzy terms to quantify customer value. Highlight your advantages over three top competitors.

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Frank Addante

AUGUST 14, 2006

About Frank Addante > (from the Silicon Valley Business Journal) Twitter Updates follow me on Twitter Blog Archive ► 2010 (2) ► June (1) Part II: Optimized for Profitability ► February (1) Get Out of the Office! Internet Advertising ASP) Exit: $112M IPO and acquisition Lesson: Think big. ► October (1) New Video!

Startup 40

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SoCal Delicious

MAY 6, 2012

We are about to head on a four-month, 48-state road trip to help people across America bring their ideas to life and shine the light on some of the amazing entrepreneurs and communities. He previously led business development for Affiliate Fuel, leading to its acquisition by Experian in 2005. Our Best Interviews Via Email: Monthly.

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Los Angeles Entrepreneur Angel Fractional CTO 78

Frank Addante

MARCH 26, 2007

About Frank Addante > (from the Silicon Valley Business Journal) Twitter Updates follow me on Twitter Blog Archive ► 2010 (2) ► June (1) Part II: Optimized for Profitability ► February (1) Get Out of the Office! Internet Advertising ASP) Exit: $112M IPO and acquisition Lesson: Think big. ► October (1) New Video!

Outsource Development 40

Outsource Development CTO Hire Startup Venture Capital 40

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 14, 2012

Think about each of the three words for the full meaning of the phrase. We can all argue the shortcomings and non-defensibility of patents, but these are still your best competitive protection, sustainable for twenty years. Investors will look at turnover rates, cost of acquisition, and revenue streams.

Competition 97

Competition Patents Startup Social Network 97

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

These days, it’s all about harnessing your innovation to get an advantage in a business. Prove exclusivity with whatever methods and relationships you can use, including patents, distribution channels, government support, or name-brand customer contracts. The rest fail quickly, or struggle for years to get real traction.

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Netflix Social Media Competition Customer 54

Frank Addante

MAY 15, 2006

About Frank Addante > (from the Silicon Valley Business Journal) Twitter Updates follow me on Twitter Blog Archive ► 2010 (2) ► June (1) Part II: Optimized for Profitability ► February (1) Get Out of the Office! Internet Advertising ASP) Exit: $112M IPO and acquisition Lesson: Think big. Patent Lawsuit 6.

Advertising 40

Advertising Startup Chief Technology Officer Technical Review 40

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 14, 2011

Think about each of the three words for the full meaning of the phrase. We can all argue the shortcomings and non-defensibility of patents, but these are still your best competitive protection, sustainable for twenty years. Investors will look at turnover rates, cost of acquisition, and revenue streams.

Competition 102

Competition Patents Startup Social Network 102

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2013

But patents and other intellectual property only go so far. That means merger and acquisition (M&A), not initial public offering (IPO). Maybe it’s time to shorten your product pitch and talk more to investors about the things they really want to know. Defensibility. Exit strategy. Marty Zwilling.

Invest 107

Invest Startup Venture Capital Ideas 107

Frank Addante

JUNE 4, 2006

About Frank Addante > (from the Silicon Valley Business Journal) Twitter Updates follow me on Twitter Blog Archive ► 2010 (2) ► June (1) Part II: Optimized for Profitability ► February (1) Get Out of the Office! Internet Advertising ASP) Exit: $112M IPO and acquisition Lesson: Think big. ► October (1) New Video!

Startup 40

Startup Venture Capital Email CTO Hire 40

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 28, 2010

Think about each of the three words for the full meaning of the phrase. We can all argue the shortcomings and non-defensibility of patents, but these are still your best competitive protection, sustainable for twenty years. Investors will look at turnover rates, cost of acquisition, and revenue streams.

Competition 49

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