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Idea Non-Disclosure Demands Kill Investor Interest

Startup Professionals Musings

Entrepreneurs often get the advice from their lawyers and friends to always get a Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA or CDA) signed before disclosing anything about their new venture. You won’t last long as an entrepreneur in this category, since a startup is all about taking risks. Prior to patent application. Who is right?

Ideas 92
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When is a Startup Non-Disclosure Really Required?

Startup Professionals Musings

Entrepreneurs often get the advice from their lawyers and friends to always get a Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA or CDA) signed before disclosing anything about their new venture. You won’t last long as an entrepreneur in this category, since a startup is all about taking risks. Prior to patent application. Who is right?

Startup 97
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Don’t Ask Known Investors to Sign Non-Disclosures

Startup Professionals Musings

Entrepreneurs often get the advice from their lawyers and friends to always get a Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA or CDA) signed before disclosing anything about their new venture. You won’t last long as an entrepreneur in this category, since a startup is all about taking risks. Prior to patent application. Who is right?

Patents 90
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A Founder’s First Key Decision Is The Business Name

Startup Professionals Musings

Patent Office for Trademarks. This means avoiding geographic locations or product categories to your business name. Sample potential customers. business name entrepreneur founder startup TBD' Favor common suffixes. Everyone will assume that your company name is your domain name minus the suffix “.com” Marty Zwilling.

Google 117
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Startup Non-Disclosure Agreements are Overrated

Startup Professionals Musings

Entrepreneurs often get the advice from their lawyers and friends to always get a Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA or CDA) signed before disclosing anything about their new venture. You won’t last long as an entrepreneur in this category, since a startup is all about taking risks. Prior to patent application. Who is right?

Startup 48
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10 Criteria for a Memorable Name for Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Patent Office for Trademarks. This means avoiding geographic locations or product categories to your business name. Sample potential customers. Favor common suffixes. Everyone will assume that your company name is your domain name minus the suffix “.com” com” or the standard suffix for your country.

Startup 104
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10 Rules For Picking a Company Name That Sticks

Startup Professionals Musings

Patent Office for Trademarks. This means avoiding geographic locations or product categories to your business name. Sample potential customers. Favor common suffixes. Everyone will assume that your company name is your domain name minus the suffix “.com” com” or the standard suffix for your country.

Company 108