Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 11, 2021
Here are five of the most common examples: Failure to document a Founder agreement at the beginning. Later, when your venture is trying to close on financing, or even going public, that forgotten partner surfaces, demanding their original share. Disclosing inventions before the patent application is filed.
Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 3, 2023
Most technical entrepreneurs I know demand the discipline of a product specification or plan, and then assume that their great product will drive a great business. Since this document is outward facing, it is important to keep the terminology and tone consistent with that of your customer set, investors, and business partners.
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Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 7, 2013
Here are five of the most common examples: Failure to document a Founder agreement at the beginning. Later, when your venture is trying to close on financing, or even going public, that forgotten partner surfaces, demanding their original share. Disclosing inventions before the patent application is filed.
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 10, 2012
Here are five of the most common examples: Failure to document a Founder agreement at the beginning. Later, when your venture is trying to close on financing, or even going public, that forgotten partner surfaces, demanding their original share. Disclosing inventions before the patent application is filed.
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 29, 2017
Stick with people you meet through warm introductions, or count on the integrity of professionals who have a visible reputation and references, instead of a legal document. Get an NDA before detailed patent disclosures. Some entrepreneurs avoid the patent process, since patent details become public once a patent is issued.
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 2, 2011
Here are five of the most common examples: Failure to document a founder agreement at the beginning. Later, when your venture is trying to close on financing, or even going public, that forgotten partner surfaces, demanding their original share. Disclosing inventions before the patent application is filed.
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 31, 2020
Most technical entrepreneurs I know demand the discipline of a product specification or plan, and then assume that their great product will drive a great business. Since this document is outward facing, it is important to keep the terminology and tone consistent with that of your customer set, investors, and business partners.
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