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5 Rules for Avoiding Worthless Startup Patents

5 Rules for Avoiding Worthless Startup Patents

The vast majority of patents today are worthless for creating business value, but by following the 5 Rules for Avoiding Worthless Startup Patents in this post, entrepreneurs can improve their odds of generating patent rights that create value for them. 1. Know the Difference Between a Protecting Your Innovation and

Beware of "Good" Legal Advice

Beware of "Good" Legal Advice

Entrepreneurs must recognize that good legal advice can often be bad for business. Indeed, taking the advice of your lawyers can mean that your company is so well-protected from risks that business failure results. It is axiomatic to say that “business success requires risk taking,” but lawyers see their jobs

ATL Angel in Forbes "Will Atlanta Become A Hotbed For Startups?"

Yesterday in Forbes Bijan Khosravi shared his thoughts on the strengths and weakness of Atlanta's startup ecosystem. The local angel investor highlighted the availability of tech talent, the low cost of living & our strong gaming, medical and security industries. The main (and arguably the most important) takeaway

Great execution is the difference between those who fly & those who fall

Great execution is the difference between those who fly & those who fall

“The way to start is to quit talking and begin doing.” This quote, by Walt Disney, is plastered on the walls of the Startup House. Every time I pass the poster, I am reminded of how lucky I am. About 10 months ago, I first sat down in the class

'99 vs. '14 | An on the Field Perspective

'99 vs. '14 | An on the Field Perspective

For every fledgling startup I come across is another that has just secured venture funding, expanded their workforce exponentially, or landed a major partner. Amid the chest bumps and high fives there has been rumblings of "this seems is too good to last" and "are we headed

GA Businesses Don’t Have to Wait for SEC Clarity on Crowdfunding; Invest GA Exemption Offers Funding Opportunities

GA Businesses Don’t Have to Wait for SEC Clarity on Crowdfunding; Invest GA Exemption Offers Funding Opportunities

Crowdfunding involves the sale of stock by a privately-held company to the general public through crowdfunding portals, and this process has become particularly popular in recent years. Traditionally, companies could only sell stock to the general public if the sale was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), but

SparkMarket's Adventure in the Points of Light Accelerator

SparkMarket's Adventure in the Points of Light Accelerator

“Whew”, as defined by dictionary.com is a “whistling exclamation or sound expressing astonishment, dismay, relief, etc.” It’s pretty safe to say that no one word better sums up Week 1 of my experience with the Fall 2014 Points of Light Civic Accelerator. Astonishment As I reflect on the