Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 30, 2014

It may not be as sexy, but starting a new business that 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 103

Technology Entrepreneur Study Research 103

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 17, 2023

Every business area has competition and every customer has alternatives, so a smart entrepreneur needs to acknowledge these as a positive in defining a big market, and position the features of a new solution in this context. Do your research thoroughly on the Internet, with industry experts, and advisors.

Competition 111

Competition Entrepreneur Patents Customer 111

socalTECH

AUGUST 29, 2013

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. We offer up those ideas and patents to any user on the Internet, and they can sign up on the site to work with the entrepreneur on the idea. and NASA, as well as universities.

Ideas 178

Ideas Patents Funding Startup 178

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

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

JANUARY 21, 2023

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. Research your audience before presenting. Skip the generic marketing phrases like more user friendly, massive opportunity, and paradigm shifting.

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Slides Funding Technical Review Startup 147

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. Here are the major elements of the best product plans: Market requirements section. These requirements must be based on market analysis, expert input, and existing customer feedback.

Product 112

Product Summary Activity Entrepreneur 112

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

Los Angeles-based OnGreen , the operator of an online marketplace for green technology and clean technology businesses and projects, said Thursday that it is in a marketing partnership with the University of Southern California's Stevens Institute for Innovation. OnGreen operates its own, patent exchange marketplace, OGPX.

USC 171

USC Southern California Patents Los Angeles 171

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 15, 2020

Every business area has competition and every customer has alternatives, so a smart entrepreneur needs to acknowledge these as a positive in defining a big market, and position the features of a new solution in this context. Do your research thoroughly on the Internet, with industry experts, and advisors.

Competition 125

Competition Entrepreneur Patents Customer 125

socalTECH

OCTOBER 7, 2010

A new report released today by Next 10 , a nonprofit, nonpartisan public policy group, says that Southern California--and California, as a whole--leads the green innovation, cleantech venture capital, and energy market. The report was compiled by research firm Colaborative Economics.

Southern California 165

Southern California Report Orange County Patents 165

Xconomy

JULY 5, 2016

The Indiana Business Research Center at Indiana University shared data that shows the state is the nation’s second-largest exporter of life sciences products , with $9.9 Several world-class research institutions are located in the state, including Indiana University, Purdue University, and the University of Notre Dame.

Patents 67

Patents Research Anthem Education 67

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 19, 2015

That’s why I recommend that they find a co-founder who loves business challenges, including marketing and finance. I usually envision a 50-50 ownership split for their efforts, but every engineer believes the technology side deserves the majority share. Fabulous solutions require great technology.

Technical Review 101

Technical Review Patents Entrepreneur Customer 101

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 28, 2013

a crowd-powered platform that gives accredited investors access to exclusive deal flow and technology transfer opportunities has launched in beta its crowd-powered portal for startups, JumpStartFund. Members submit ideas and patents, the JumpStartFund community members and the JumpStartFund team vets them. Social network for investors.

El Segundo 76

El Segundo Social Network Startup Patents 76

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

MAY 31, 2020

Because the product plan is aimed internally, it can assume the reader has the relevant technology and jargon background. Here are the major elements of the best product plans: Market requirements section. These requirements must be based on market analysis, expert input, and existing customer feedback.

Entrepreneur 124

Entrepreneur Startup Summary Product 124

socalTECH

JANUARY 16, 2015

in a venture funding round, to transform carbon nanomaterials research from UCLA and USC and bring it to market. We caught up with CEO Kos Galatsis to learn more about the company''s technology, promise, and where the company is today. What can you tell us about Carbonics and its technology? There are a few things.

Marina Del Rey 100

Marina Del Rey UCLA USC Research 100

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 12, 2019

First of all, you need some convincing market research that your solution addresses a real and growing problem. Skip the fuzzy marketing terms, like “easier to use” and “more functions.” Avoid the temptation to narrow the scope so far as to conclude that you have no competitors, since investors might conclude you have no market.

Competition 86

Competition Patents Startup Customer 86

Tech.Co

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Monti tells the Maine Startups Insider that she wanted to create The Innovation Cohort because she believes current tools and services on the market are not doing enough to solve some of healthcare’s biggest challenges. It is also less expensive to do research here.”. The hospital itself has had two patents issued to it. “We

IP 70

IP Patents Ideas Research 70

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. I recommend that you look for new or emerging opportunities in new markets.

Social Media 105

Social Media Writing Ideas Resource 105

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. Research your audience before presenting. Skip the generic marketing phrases like more user friendly, massive opportunity, and paradigm shifting.

Startup 118

Startup Slides Technical Review Research 118

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. Try a new country or market. Learn from competitors and early adopters.

Patents 84

Patents Startup Statistics Course 84

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. Try a new country or market. Learn from competitors and early adopters.

Startup 91

Startup Patents Statistics Course 91

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

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. Some dreams sound great, but may not yet be viable or proven with today’s technology. Prepare your marketing story for customers and investors.

Ideas 94

Ideas Slides Technical Review Patents 94

socalTECH

AUGUST 12, 2019

They have done a ton of research and have access to consumer analytics and data, where they have identified eight categories where they feel there is a ton of potential for innovation. They are looking for early-stage companies, which have an advantage with IP, or some sort of patent, or sensibility from the technical perspective.

Entrepreneur 124

Entrepreneur Metrics Los Angeles Help 124

Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

But only recently did I read a clear document on the risks and rewards of patent strategy. Thanks to Russ Krajec, a patent attorney, for the quick improvement in my education, here are some important points to consider when thinking of your patent strategy. What is the true cost of patenting an idea? And private.

Patents 168

Patents Startup Ideas Research 168

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2014

Every business area has competition and every customer has alternatives, so a smart entrepreneur needs to acknowledge these as a positive in defining a big market, and position the features of a new solution in this context. Do your research thoroughly on the Internet and with industry experts and advisors.

Competition 107

Competition Entrepreneur Patents Customer 107

socalTECH

MARCH 31, 2014

That data--if you could just find the right piece--could be useful in a number of areas, particularly in the financial markets. Tell me about Bitvore - what''s your technology used for? I was hired to head up strategy, marketing development, and product management. Where did all of that technology come from?

Orange County 245

Orange County Startup News IBM 245

InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Unless your venture is focused on researching potential scientific breakthroughs, it is likely that your technology can be easily copied and your patents circumvented. Microsoft’s success is proof that the best technology is not required in order to dominate a market.

Tips 275

Tips Startup IP Santa Barbara 275

Xconomy

MAY 30, 2016

Lita Nelsen has seen it up close—and played a part in its evolution—from her studies there in the 1960s, to her business-school fellowship in the late 1970s, to her 30 years working in MIT’s Technology Licensing Office. Now, her career has come to a close. LN: Right, he came on a sabbatical year.

Startup 67

Startup Compton Research Technology 67

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 12, 2016

Every business area has competition and every customer has alternatives, so a smart entrepreneur needs to acknowledge these as a positive in defining a big market, and position the features of a new solution in this context. Do your research thoroughly on the Internet, with industry experts, and advisors.

Competition 62

Competition Entrepreneur Patents Customer 62

socalTECH

AUGUST 8, 2012

Gene Dolgoff: After years of research and development, we have developed technology which converts two dimensional video to 3D. It was a series of different technologies we had ot develop and apply for patents on, and now that we have it, we're working on a prototype. Why turn to crowdfunding and Fundable for this?

Startup 252

Startup Sites Patents Outsource Development 252

socalTECH

MARCH 16, 2010

Earlier this month, Azusa-based CFX Battery , a stealthy battery technology spinout from Caltech, announced it had raised a new round of funding worth $14.2M. This week, the firm announced that it was renaming itself Contour Energy (www.contourenergy.com)--and said it was ready to talk about what its battery technology is all about.

CalTech 168

CalTech Technical Review Azusa Venture Capital 168

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. Here are the major elements of the best product plans: Market requirements section. These requirements must be based on market analysis, expert input, and existing customer feedback.

Product 101

Product Entrepreneur Summary Activity 101

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 12, 2014

New and innovative designers are popping up everywhere, thanks to new technology like 3D printing. SYNCFAB originally started in 2013 as 3D Lab Works to research the advantages of 3D printing and compare it to traditional manufacturing and in turn also help revive the US manufacturing industry. I wouldn’t think so.

Design 84

Design Platform Patents Outsource Development 84

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

Maneesh focuses on the medical information technology markets. Maneesh began his career conducting research at Brown University’s Experimental Pathology Lab to determine the effects of HIV on the Vitamin D pathway. His career spans more than 28 years in Europe and the US in the development and growth of high technology ventures.

Orange County 106

Orange County Miramar Startup Tech Coast Angels 106

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. Research your audience before presenting. Skip the generic marketing phrases like more user friendly, massive opportunity, and paradigm shifting.

Slides 105

Slides Technical Review Startup Research 105