socalTECH

AUGUST 29, 2013

Can tapping the power of the crowd not only help you find customers and help fund your project, but also help you shape your startup idea and find funding? Dirk Ahlborn: We are coming out of the nonprofit incubator, the Girvan Institute of Technology, which has been around since 2002, and is funded by NASA Ames.

Ideas 178

Ideas Patents Funding Startup 178

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Access to intellectual property and current research. Most universities have a file of patents from project work that they are willing to license to any entrepreneur for business commercialization, with little or no cost up front. Visit the university library for access to otherwise costly business reports.

Entrepreneur 110

Entrepreneur Class Startup Resource 110

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 6, 2014

An invalidated patent or one deemed to infringe the rights of another party can devastate a startup. Defensible Claims - Some companies take pride in the number of patents they own. However, there is not a direct correlation between a patent portfolio’s value and the number of patents which comprise the portfolio.

IP 210

IP Patents Journal Equity 210

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 3, 2023

Because the product plan is aimed internally, it can assume the reader has the relevant technology and jargon background. These requirements must be based on market analysis, expert input, and existing customer feedback. Technology, architecture, and feature descriptions. A product plan is never a substitute for a business plan.

Product 112

Product Summary Activity Entrepreneur 112

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 21, 2016

It may not be as sexy, but starting a new business which builds on an existing technology or business model is usually less risky than introducing that ultimate new disruptive technology. There is always time later for your next startup, using that disruptive technology of your dreams.

Technology 57

Technology Startup Study Research 57

Berkonomics

MAY 8, 2014

The company has created a product that can be delivered as a service to medical clinicians anywhere in the world, enhancing their ability to understand their patents’ problems and needs in less time, using the expertise built into an expert system created by the best minds in many medical specialties.

Company 166

Company Companies Writing Education 166

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 15, 2020

Most entrepreneurs spend far too much time thinking negatively about competitors, and can’t resist making derogatory statements to their own team, to investors, and even to customers. Patents and trade secrets are more powerful advantages than missing competitive features, which might be quickly filled in as you gain traction.

Competition 125

Competition Entrepreneur Patents Customer 125

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 19, 2015

I usually envision a 50-50 ownership split for their efforts, but every engineer believes the technology side deserves the majority share. If you consider yourself a technologist, you probably believe and may be propagating one of the following myths: The first priority for funding should be to develop the technology.

Technical Review 101

Technical Review Patents Entrepreneur Customer 101

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2018

Of course it helps to have innovative technologies before you start building a business. In other words, inventions are necessary but not sufficient to create real value for investors and customers. Many great technology solutions, like hydrogen engines for cars, look great on paper, but are extremely difficult to make a business.

Technical Review 86

Technical Review Patents Ideas Journal 86

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2020

Access to intellectual property and current research. Most universities have a file of patents from project work that they are willing to license to any entrepreneur for business commercialization, with little or no cost up front. Visit the university library for access to otherwise costly business reports.

Class 124

Class Startup Resource Mentor 124

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2020

A business plan is the outward facing definition of the business you hope to drive with your hardware solution, with a hardware overview in the intro to highlight customer value and competitiveness. Use non-fuzzy terms to quantify customer value. Provide specifics on the customer business model. and trademarks.

Product 169

Product Summary Startup Examples 169

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 31, 2020

Because the product plan is aimed internally, it can assume the reader has the relevant technology and jargon background. These requirements must be based on market analysis, expert input, and existing customer feedback. Technology, architecture, and feature descriptions. A product plan is never a substitute for a business plan.

Entrepreneur 124

Entrepreneur Startup Summary Product 124

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2020

Equally bad is a full tutorial on your new disruptive technology. Investors are more interested in your solution and your business, rather than your technology. Remember you are pitching to investors, not customers. Research your audience before presenting. If you have ten minutes, that means no more than ten slides.

Startup 118

Startup Slides Technical Review Research 118

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs seem to prefer to fail their way to the top, rather than do some research and learn from the successes and mistakes of others. In the rush of a startup, it’s tempting to start spending the money you expect any day from a rich uncle or a major new customer. Create a market you can’t supply and support.

Startup 100

Startup Technical Review Entrepreneur Customer 100

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 12, 2019

We certainly want to hear about any positive feedback you have from potential customers on your idea, your prototype, and your business model, but that better not be the end of the story. First of all, you need some convincing market research that your solution addresses a real and growing problem.

Competition 86

Competition Patents Startup Customer 86

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

It may not be as sexy, but starting a new business which builds on an existing technology or business model is usually less risky than introducing that ultimate new disruptive technology. There is always time later for your next startup, using that disruptive technology of your dreams.

Startup 65

Startup Social Media Study Research 65

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 26, 2022

You may dream of developing a new silicon chip technology, but a bit of research should tell you that most disruptive solutions take billions in investment, and more time than you can afford for acceptance. You need intellectual property , such as a patent, trade secret, or process expertise that will be a barrier that you can defend.

Social Media 105

Social Media Writing Ideas Resource 105

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 18, 2014

Of course, it helps to have innovative technologies before you start building a business. In other words, inventions are necessary but not sufficient to create real value for investors and customers. You need a viable business model and customers. Technology limited to a single product is seldom enough for a business.

Ideas 106

Ideas Technical Review Patents Entrepreneur 106

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Despite the widespread impact of software today on our lives, there are a number of areas of computer science research which have had a difficult time in being translated into practical, every day usage. Where did the technology come from? We''re now scaling it up, and we''ve also filed seven patents in that process.

Research 100

Research Patents USC Software 100

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

In my experience, the key steps I look for always include the following: Testing the idea against customers who have money to spend. I suggest you use social media, blogging, crowdfunding, or documented research to quantify a real demand from people who can afford it, and don’t have a better alternative already out there.

Ideas 94

Ideas Slides Technical Review Patents 94

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 30, 2020

Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs seem to prefer to fail their way to the top, rather than do some research and learn from the successes and mistakes of others. In the rush of a startup, it’s tempting to start spending the money you expect any day from a rich uncle or a major new customer. Create a market you can’t supply and support.

Startup 125

Startup Technical Review Entrepreneur Customer 125

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2016

Of course it helps to have innovative technologies before you start building a business. In other words, inventions are necessary but not sufficient to create real value for investors and customers. Many great technology solutions, like hydrogen engines for cars, look great on paper, but are extremely difficult to make a business.

Technical Review 60

Technical Review Patents Ideas Journal 60

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2012

If you are an entrepreneur starting a business for the first time, I recommend that you find a product concept that is already accepted and improve on it, rather than tackling that ultimate disruptive technology. Of course, the first one gets the patent. Of course, you still have to do your homework and market research.

Patents 84

Patents Startup Statistics Course 84

InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

In my role as a Professor of Practice within UC Santa Barbara’s entrepreneurial Technology Management Program (TMP), I have worked with approximately 8,000 students over a ten year period. Thus, cast your research net beyond VC-backed companies to fully understand a school’s ability to foster viable businesses.

Venture Capital 100

Venture Capital Technical Review Class Patents 100

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 26, 2011

If you are an entrepreneur starting a business for the first time, I recommend that you find a product concept that is already accepted and improve on it, rather than tackling that ultimate disruptive technology. Of course, the first one gets the patent. Of course, you still have to do your homework and market research.

Startup 91

Startup Patents Statistics Course 91

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

What we specialize in, is the way we deliver this content in a seamless way, in high quality, with the latest technology available. Inside that solution, we have technologies like artificial intelligence, data analytics ,and security for streaming machines, and so forth. Who are your core customers? Number six are publishers.

Content 113

Content Startup Mobile Platform 113

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2014

Most entrepreneurs spend far too much time thinking negatively about competitors, and can’t resist making derogatory statements about them to their own team, investors and even to customers. Patents and trade secrets are more powerful advantages than missing competitive features, which might be quickly filled in as you gain traction.

Competition 107

Competition Entrepreneur Patents Customer 107

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 12, 2014

New and innovative designers are popping up everywhere, thanks to new technology like 3D printing. Mobilizing all the resources of localized 3D design, 3D printing, traditional manufacturing and input materials for individual custom creations with added benefits of supporting our local economy,” says Jeremy Goodwin, co-founder of SYNCFAB.

Design 84

Design Platform Patents Outsource Development 84

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 19, 2015

Equally bad is a full tutorial on your new disruptive technology. Investors are more interested in your solution and your business, rather than your technology. Remember you are pitching to investors, not customers. Research your audience before presenting. If you have ten minutes, that means no more than ten slides.

Slides 105

Slides Technical Review Startup Research 105

InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Along with your cash, customers and employees, a healthy startup culture will prove to be one of your most precious assets. . Unless your venture is focused on researching potential scientific breakthroughs, it is likely that your technology can be easily copied and your patents circumvented. Treasure it. Banana IP. "Intellectual

Tips 275

Tips Startup IP Santa Barbara 275

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 12, 2016

Most entrepreneurs spend far too much time thinking negatively about competitors, and can’t resist making derogatory statements to their own team, to investors, and even to customers. Patents and trade secrets are more powerful advantages than missing competitive features, which might be quickly filled in as you gain traction.

Competition 62

Competition Entrepreneur Patents Customer 62

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 18, 2014

Because the product plan is aimed internally, it can assume the reader has the relevant technology and jargon background. These requirements must be based on market analysis, expert input, and existing customer feedback. Technology, architecture, and feature descriptions. A product plan is never a substitute for a business plan.

Product 101

Product Entrepreneur Summary Activity 101

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2016

Access to intellectual property and current research. Most universities have a file of patents from project work that they are willing to license to any entrepreneur for business commercialization, with little or no cost up front. Visit the university library for access to otherwise costly business reports.

Entrepreneur 55

Entrepreneur Capital Class Startup 55

Tech.Co

DECEMBER 6, 2017

The iHub is a California state initiative that selected six locations in the state to serve as specific technology development hubs. Hank: I am the CEO and founder of Seco Sys, which is a platform that allows water agencies, customers, and water related services to concurrently engage in water conservation at all water use endpoints.

Startup 107

Startup Technical Review Patents Services 107

Tech.Co

DECEMBER 6, 2017

The iHub is a California state initiative that selected six locations in the state to serve as specific technology development hubs. Hank: I am the CEO and founder of Seco Sys , which is a platform that allows water agencies, customers, and water related services to concurrently engage in water conservation at all water use endpoints.

Startup 121

Startup Technical Review Patents Services 121

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 30, 2013

Equally bad is an extended pitch on your new disruptive technology. Investors are more interested in your solution and your business, rather than your technology. Remember you are pitching to investors, not customers. Research your audience before presenting. If you have ten minutes, that means no more than ten slides.

Angel 102

Angel Funding Slides Technical Review 102

socalTECH

MARCH 31, 2014

Tell me about Bitvore - what''s your technology used for? We''re rolling it out to finance and Wall Street, monitoring thousands of sources of continuously changing information, such as news, social media, internal email systems, and analyzing specific, material conditions that our customers are looking for. out of UC Irvine.

Orange County 245

Orange County Startup News IBM 245