Category: Intellectual Property
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How to Handle Startup Idea Theft
Have you ever been jacked? The only time I recall being a victim of theft was during undergrad at USC. Someone broke into my car while it was parked in the garage of my downtown L.A. apartment complex and the bandit(s) made off with my CD collection. While I was relatively unscathed by the theft…
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You’re Nobody Till Somebody Steals Your Startup Idea
Many entrepreneurs worry that someone, whether a potential partner, a VC, or a boogeyman will steal their startup idea. If you are worried about having your startup idea “jacked,” I recommend you take a deep breath and relax a bit–your startup idea isn’t worth that much. Paul Graham, in an essay derived from a talk…
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Do You Own Your Website?
Most–if not all–entrepreneurs know that their website plays a vital role in the marketing and branding of their startup company. But do most entrepreneurs understand what they are really paying for when they hire someone to design and/or host their website? (OK, if you are a tech startup you can skip to my next post.)