SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

One of the readers asked my opinion around sharing your startup concept: My first question has always been - how do you protect your idea while shopping around for feedback, partners, developers, etc.? Someone Stole My Startup Idea – Part 2: They Raised Money With My Slides?! Lots of thoughts here. False Confidence.

Startup 211

Startup IP Ideas Patents 211

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

One of the readers asked my opinion around sharing your startup concept: My first question has always been - how do you protect your idea while shopping around for feedback, partners, developers, etc.? Someone Stole My Startup Idea – Part 2: They Raised Money With My Slides?! Lots of thoughts here. False Confidence.

Startup 198

Startup IP Ideas Patents 198

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2009

I started by trying to think I could explain my concept without having to patronize everybody with artificial PowerPoint slides. This approach generally works well with customers because I find it much easier to build rapport when we talk like humans than when we all stare at the PowerPoint slides being projected on the wall.

Venture Capital 274

Venture Capital Blogging Startup Slides 274

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 8, 2014

If you want the full SlideShare deck with many slides not in either post it’s in this link –> The LA Tech Market. The patents Overture held became known in small circles as Google’s ’361 problem as outlined here. And here is your moment of zen … the full deck with many additional slides.

Entrepreneur 376

Entrepreneur Snapchat Startup Google 376

socalTECH

JUNE 16, 2010

Last week, Irvine-based Inspired Instruments (www.yourockguitar.com) announced a round of funding, saying that it has developed an electronic guitar which combines the game controller functionality for popular videogames like Rock Band and Guitar Hero with actual musical functionality. Our technology allows you to not play a wrong note.

Orange County 244

Orange County Startup Slides Paramount 244

SoCal CTO

JULY 13, 2010

Just because a product has a patent, deep complexity and an obvious competitive advantage does not mean that it can fly by itself into the market. Personally, I don't like weighty board packs and I do not wish to inflict slide preparation upon anyone. The loyalties that develop during that time are strong and hard to break.

Startup 175

Startup Venture Capital Slides Blogging 175