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
FEBRUARY 13, 2021
You may be a product expert, but have little experience with running a business, or marketing, or sales. I do recommend non-disclosures and patents, but more can be gained than lost by talking to outside experts. First you need to investigate industry norms and third-party statistics to understand what is possible and likely.
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Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 18, 2022
They only want a quick overview of the product, not detailed features and patent secrets. It’s always impressive to have stand-alone supporting documents for product specifications, sales plan details, and backup financial reports. “I don’t have a business plan, but the technology is disruptive.”
Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 21, 2020
They only want a quick overview of the product, not detailed features and patent secrets. It’s always impressive to have stand-alone supporting documents for product specifications, sales plan details, and backup financial reports. “I don’t have a business plan, but the technology is disruptive.”
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 14, 2016
Based on some good estimates of how many new ventures have been started in the last five years, the statistical odds of any individual startup making it to this level are less than one in a million. Patents and other intellectual property are a necessary initial “barrier to entry,” but these are just the beginning.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 8, 2015
They only want a quick overview of the product, not detailed features and patent secrets. It’s always impressive to have stand-alone supporting documents for product specifications, sales plan details, and backup financial reports. “I don’t have a business plan, but the technology is disruptive.”
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 24, 2014
They only want a quick overview of the product, not detailed features and patent secrets. It’s always impressive to have stand-alone supporting documents for product specifications, sales plan details, and backup financial reports. “I don’t have a business plan, but the technology is disruptive.”
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