What Every Engineer Should Know About Starting a High-Tech Business Venture
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| Rating | : | 4.84 (835 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1420076973 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 610 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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Cooley Godward Kronish LLP, Seattle, Washington, USA The Pennsylvania State University, Malvern, USA
About the Author Cooley Godward Kronish LLP, Seattle, Washington, USA The Pennsylvania State University, Malvern, USA
Although there have been periodic slowdowns in the economy, if you believe in a future, high-tech is the future in which to believe. It offers key analysis on how to leave a current employer, gain access to technologies and potential talent, and considers other issues that can reduce problems down the road. To assist in the fundraising process, this resource explores all the available options to capitalize a business – from self-funding, to bootstrapping, to angel investors, to venture capital to government grants, to bank loans, to joint ventures. It also looks at the best ways to form a company so as to take advantage of various tax and business strategies, discusses compensation of employees with stock options or restricted stock plans, explains how an emerging company can expand internationally, and covers some key exit strategies such as an IPO or a merger/acquisition. This one will also help you make that path your own.. Written by an experienced business lawyer in the technology, scientific and engineering community, this publication is for the engineer with an innovative high-tech idea or concept who needs those crucial business insights and strategies to move that idea forward. It even includes a step-by-step guide for accessing and protecting intellectual prop
Excellent book It is rare to find good books written from authors on similar subject which have also a current practice. The author is from top law company and knows how the things works from inside. I find the book very well written and useful to me and opened my eyes to many problems only an experienced attorney can know.. "Amazing!!" according to Mark T. Soliman. As a recently laid off engineer, this book gave me insights into starting my company that I didn't think possible. The author's perspective couples deep provacative thoughts with pragmatic real world suggestions that are easy to implement. I highly, highly recommend this book for anyone thinking of changing careers during these tough times and find the next big thing!!. fine said contains exactly what the title says. the books could become a must for computer scientists wishing to start a silicon valley startup. it is clearly written in following an informative and HOW TO approach