Competition Equity Invest IP 
Berkonomics
DECEMBER 20, 2018
Since I am a proponent of using equity as a tool and he is so much opposed, this week it is his turn to make the case. So here goes: How would I find companies willing to license my intellectual property or to invest in a royalty stream from licenses? Investment banker? I have the weeks to follow to make mine. Do it myself?
Berkonomics
DECEMBER 20, 2018
Since I am a proponent of using equity as a tool and he is so much opposed, this week it is his turn to make the case. So here goes: How would I find companies willing to license my intellectual property or to invest in a royalty stream from licenses? Investment banker? I have the weeks to follow to make mine. Do it myself?
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Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 30, 2012
Although their book is written for businesses of all sizes, I believe the principles apply especially to startups as follows: Increase return on equity invested. The first purpose of a strategy is to organize and reallocate your resources to increase return on the amount of money invested in your startup to-date.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 9, 2010
Although their book is written for businesses of all sizes, I believe the principles apply especially to startups as follows: To increase return on equity invested. The first purpose of a strategy is to organize and reallocate your resources to increase return on the amount of money invested in your startup to-date.
Both Sides of the Table
JULY 10, 2010
If you don’t know Montgomery & Co it is one of the premier technology & media focused investment banks in the country (and as Michael corrected me they also have a strong Healthcare / Med tech practice). Should you use investment banks to raise venture capital? We discussed: 1. This is often in the 5-7% range.
Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 21, 2010
You never got around to agreeing exact equity splits but you had many conversations about it. Shame about not getting it in legal writing that you owned the original IP. Like anything in life, if you want a fair deal on the deferred fee and warrant percentage you need to talk to a few lawyers to make it competitive.
InfoChachkie
MAY 16, 2011
Thus, follow the guidelines outlined in IP – Worthless To A Startup and only spend significant time and effort protecting your intellectual property when it is clear what you are trying to protect. In addition to paying the consultant, you must invest time to educate them. 3) Attempt To License An Idea. 8 ) Grant Exclusivity.
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