Risk Questions


3 Votes
3 Answers
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How do freemium services/open source softwares etc. make ends meet?

From a long time, I have been wondering how do services which are free or based on freemium models operate? Open source free softwares like Firefox, VLC player (if you are aware of it) or other...

asked Oct 27 '09 at 05:32
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Himanshu
56 points

5 Votes
9 Answers
3.35K Views
Startups for the Risk-Averse

I have been involved in a few startups here and there and I absolutely love the excitement, the hard work, and the opportunity to create something. Fast forward from my younger years and I'm now...

asked Nov 6 '09 at 02:29
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Dave
126 points

5 Votes
1 Answers
2.37K Views
Would you do business in China on this basis?

I have recently received an inquiry from a Chinese company; they would like to buy our product, which is sold on a per-usage licence basis in addition to the cost of the machine itself. The...

asked Oct 12 '09 at 08:27
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Allan Mertner
186 points

2 Votes
5 Answers
3.03K Views
Enjoy patent pending status, or file for an early reivew?

My start up is getting ready to launch a retail product, for which we have filed (and expect to be granted) a patent application. The typical time for a patent to be reviewed is about 2-3 years,...

asked Oct 13 '09 at 06:51
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Michael
250 points

1 Votes
5 Answers
3.36K Views
How do you manage risk in a venture?

What are the types of risk that one can encounter in a startup? How can you manage or cope with uncertainty? How can you minimize risk?

asked Oct 10 '09 at 13:33
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Van Nguyen
482 points