Companies IP Resource Technical Review 
InfoChachkie
AUGUST 10, 2010
Intellectual Property (IP) is an ugly thing at a startup. It requires you to expend your two most valuable resources, your time and your money. However, to a Big Dumb Company (BDC), a startup’s IP is a thing of beauty. How can IP be worthless to a startup yet very worthwhile to a BDC?
InfoChachkie
FEBRUARY 11, 2013
Because of the rapid pace with which Venture Capitalists review investment opportunities, they must employ pattern matching techniques which include identifying common fundraising deal breakers. As such, make it easy for investors to unequivocally evaluate the veracity of your venture's IP.
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Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 21, 2013
So when I meet with GRP portfolio companies that do enterprise sales I try to emphasize the following: 1. In the Ad Tech world PS revenue often means providing “media services” as a value-add to using your product. At a minimum co-ownership of the IP. Everything needs to be part of a holistic company strategy.
InfoChachkie
MAY 19, 2011
As noted in parts I and II of this series, agreements with Big Dumb Companies (BDCs) can be alluring and potentially fatal. This series describes how entrepreneurs can craft company-changing agreements with BDCs, while avoiding Kiss of Death contract provisions. Do Not Relinquish Joint Intellectual Property Rights.
socalTECH
JULY 16, 2013
As much as the idea of "Silicon Beach" wants to represent the whole of the local technology industry in Los Angeles, there are -- as one would expect in such a large metropolitan area -- many different neighborhoods and communities spread across the region, all with their own individual identities, companies, and technology focuses.
socalTECH
JULY 12, 2013
Many companies would love to be able to get the benefits of cloud--easy configurability, low cost, scaling, and more--but, due to various reasons, can''t take advantage of public cloud services like Amazon. The company announced a funding round from Canaan Partners, Storm Ventures, and AME Cloud a couple of weeks ago.
Both Sides of the Table
DECEMBER 27, 2011
To grow faster businesses need resources in today’s financial period to fund growth that may not come for 6 months to a year. Exec Summary: Most companies (98+%) in the world (even tech startups) should be very profit focused. Being profitable certainly makes your company more sustainable in difficult times.
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