What can I patent in my software startup? Can you actually patent software? Welcome to episode II of my patent 101 trilogy. Episode I was all about why to file a patent, or not. Now it’s time for a deep…
Why would you file a patent application as a startup? Go through the hoops and expenses and actually publish all your secrets? To patent or not to patent? I often get this question from startup founders. Let’s break it down.…
How do you best describe your technology to an investor, and make sure you stand out? The usual feature table with checks and crosses in the pitch deck or investor memorandum does not give much insight. This post gives you…
In modern-day startup jargon, every startup needs to have a Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG). Yes, this sounds like another Dilbert corporate word in the same light as "facilitate empowerment" or "implement visioning", but that does not mean your startup…
At some point you want to make sure you cover the legal side of your startup. Set up the legal entities, split the equity over the team, sign that big customer or investment deal, and go conquer the world. A…
A good mentor can make all the difference for your startup. This goes so far that investors assess startup teams by their ability to surround them with the right pool of mentors and coaches. Previously, I wrote about how to…
The general view of an entrepreneur goes something like this: you have a revolutionary idea and are confident enough to pursue it despite the whole world telling you you'll never make it. Along with that comes the general thought that…
This post is not about software but hardware. Well, companies that create software to generate hardware that is programmed with software...and why. And how they evolve back to just hardware over the lifetime of the company. The clear vision is…
If your startup creates truly disruptive technology, the first reaction of potential customers and investors is often: "Forget it. It's snake oil!" Disbelief. It sounds too good to be true. In case of Vector Fabrics, we created tools to parallelize…
Sure, you are running continuous integration with loads of tests, at least every night. But what if a build or test fails? How long does it take your team to get back into ready-to-release mode? Enter the red and green…
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