Berkonomics
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
Know first that statistically, 80% of all acquisitions do not meet the intended objectives of the acquirer, making most all acquisitions risky. Remember to consider the cost of lost time if starting from scratch, and of patent or other branding considerations that would challenge a “make” decision.
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 18, 2022
They only want a quick overview of the product, not detailed features and patent secrets. Investors invest in the jockey, more than the horse. Real contracts, testimonials, and even statements of intent are much more effective, if not real revenue and growth statistics.
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socalTECH
AUGUST 29, 2013
It''s a place where people can submit their ideas and patents, and we provide a platform for them to try to find entrepreneurs who would like to work on those patents together with us an the crowd. That gives us access to the patents from those federal labs and universities have. and NASA, as well as universities.
Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 21, 2020
They only want a quick overview of the product, not detailed features and patent secrets. Investors invest in the jockey, more than the horse. Real contracts, testimonials, and even statements of intent are much more effective, if not real revenue and growth statistics.
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 30, 2012
Statistically, the costs to the first inventor of a new technology are at least a third higher than to follow-on innovators in the same technology. Of course, the first one gets the patent. But patent disclosure requirements often make imitation easier, and smart technologists can work around most patents anyway.
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 26, 2011
Statistically, the costs to the first inventor of a new technology are at least a third higher than to follow-on innovators in the same technology. Of course, the first one gets the patent. But patent disclosure requirements often make imitation easier, and smart technologists can work around most patents anyway.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 31, 2012
Many writers have outlined the critical success factors for product companies, like sell every unit at a profit, patent the design, and continuous product improvement. You can’t measure, scale, or patent a service process that is not clearly documented. Define and document the service process you sell.
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