Questions

We was discussing the vesting agreement with one of our investors and we proposed a time-based solution. he said that vesting shouldn't be time-based but should depend on KPIs instead. so each...

Founders Vesting

asked May 28 '13 at 09:36

Shreef
21 points

Since I am on H1 visa and I am not supposed to work/ contribute directly to my own company, what would be the best way to manage company proceedings. If I plan to hire a manager, who would get...

Getting Started USA

asked Jul 6 '13 at 04:22

User596374
116 points

We have developed a product offered as SaaS, that helps businesses to manage their entire business online (details at www.trakeze.com). We have been running a nice long (more than 6 months)...

Software Saas Beta

asked Jan 24 '10 at 04:45

Puneet Gangal
281 points

My small business gets a lot of LinkedIn recommendations to my personal LinkedIn account. How can I use these recommendations to my best advantage whilst maintaining the credibility of the nice...

Linkedin

asked Feb 4 '10 at 09:31

Scraster
36 points

I am a non-IT/techie professional and have created a website through a web designing firm. Although, I have learned about various aspects of designing and running a website through reading, I am no...

Co-Founder Partner Development Technical Non Technical

asked Mar 19 '10 at 01:18

Joydeep
185 points

Ive been employeed by an Advertising agency for coming up on 3 years now as a web developer. Prior to my employment I was a subcontractor hired by this same agency for about 3 years. I have had...

Legal Employees Intellectual Property

asked Aug 27 '11 at 13:00

Patrick
18 points

Based on the success of my previous question and the fantastic answers from the startup community, here is the next question. I think the top 10 VC blogs will include Rick Segal, Feld Thoughts,...

Venture Capital

asked Oct 12 '09 at 22:09

Anup
547 points

A client of ours recently asked us to sign their standard NDA. We also deal with many of their competitors. We have not signed any NDA's before. They want us to sign the NDA so that they can share...

Legal

asked Nov 23 '09 at 01:59

Todd
18 points

I've heard that only algorithms that are "non-obvious" can be patented. What does this mean? Can someone give me examples of software that is patentable and software that is not?

Software Patent

asked Apr 25 '11 at 06:29

Abe Miessler
264 points

I'm building a web app that will require API integration with numerous platforms like Flickr, Tumblr, etc. It's relatively straight forward stuff--I just need to allow users to import their various...

Outsourcing Developers Web App

asked Dec 21 '12 at 07:24

Richard
357 points

I am developing an Android app which would be competing with a few different apps in the same space and I see a few bad comments on the competitors' apps. I am seeking advice and insight on what...

Customer Feedback Review Mobile Apps Validation

asked Sep 23 '13 at 19:46

Ayrton Senna
124 points

I'm forming a software/web development company where we develop products and also help other business develop theirs. Microsoft offered us BizSpark membership. Is Microsoft now a partner to us or...

Partnerships Bizspark

asked Oct 18 '10 at 14:14

Shawn Mclean
220 points

In my head, I see the entry to the hardware business very difficult due to all the patents. Is this true or is it just me? Say I want to create a simple mobile phone with touch capabilities. What...

Legal Patent Hardware

asked Feb 6 '11 at 07:46

Matt
141 points

Scenario: A one-man, self-funding software developer with a software-licensing business model. Startup is self funding with no revenue anticipated for at least 1.5 years. My query relates mainly...

UK Tax Intellectual Property

asked May 26 '11 at 08:29

Paperjam
394 points

I do web development and graphic design as a hobby; I'm an enthusiast that's been immersed in these communities for more than 5 years. Recently I've been doing more serious work in these fields....

Branding

asked Aug 10 '11 at 14:14

Trey K
118 points

I'm going to soon submit an application for YC for this summer with a co-founder. I'm confused about whether all founders should submit applications, or just one. The issue is this one question,...

Application

asked Feb 4 '10 at 10:19

Ehsanul
118 points

We have an excellent Business Plan, for some fantastic mobile ideas. The down side, we need funding to get these ideas developed and to market. What is the best way to meet with potential...

Funding Angel Business Investors Plan

asked Jul 21 '10 at 11:31

Gulu Apps
41 points

We're getting close to launching a new product, and I'm trying to decide the right timing for press. We plan to run an invite only beta for a week or two, followed by a larger beta group before...

Launch Blog

asked Oct 26 '09 at 13:45

Justyn
892 points

I'm currently starting up a small business with two other partners who are very trustful friends. The business is mostly software, along with one small piece of hardware. We've talked about the...

Getting Started Bootstrapped Equity

asked Nov 17 '09 at 12:58

Brianz
223 points

I have two investors that appear interested in my concept. I am going to speak to one tomorrow. I intend to disclose to him that I will also be speaking with another investor very soon. If possible...

Funding Investment Investors Seed Funding

asked Dec 14 '10 at 13:20

John Berryman
388 points