Berkonomics
MARCH 5, 2020
If there are high barriers to entry with such protections as patents, long development time already spent or contracts with the major potential customers, then the risk of a competitor with more resources jumping into the frothy pool and taking advantage of the demand created by the company is minimized.
InfoChachkie
MAY 19, 2011
This series describes how entrepreneurs can craft company-changing agreements with BDCs, while avoiding Kiss of Death contract provisions. Guard against a preclusion that would deny you from utilizing the IP developed during the course of executing the agreement. Get The Cheese With Your Neck Intact.
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InfoChachkie
SEPTEMBER 23, 2013
Pilot agreements are provisional contracts under which companies can assess the veracity of a potential, long-term relationship. The “go / no go” structure of such contracts effectively allows big companies to defer their ultimate decision of whether or not they want to work with the startup until after the Pilot is completed.
TechCrunch LA
MARCH 31, 2021
Tech companies have spent the past decade or more developing innovations that can be applied to old-world industries like agriculture, construction, energy, education, manufacturing and transportation and logistics. A Biden presidency doesn’t need a Green New Deal to make progress on climate change. ” Climate resiliency .
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 16, 2009
I could easily go into the board rooms of major European companies (I was based in London) and land $500k – $1 million contracts so my order book grew rapidly. It soaked up all of our development resources and didn’t allow us to focus on what we felt our company strategy was. See definition of a whore.
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
A big trend in business these days is hiring freelancers or contract personnel for the duration of a project, rather than permanent staff. Here are some key strategies that I recommend to every worker today: Develop and highlight your competitive differentiation. Develop the courage to move on.
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
My partner Greg Bettinelli is an avid sports fan who throughout his career has developed an expert understanding in online ticketing (at eBay has was a champion of the StubHub acquisition) and online marketing. If you’re interested in sports tech (or want to argue with a 49ers fan) you should definitely follow Greg.
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