Startup Strategy
Microsoft Finally Got It Right! They Now Have a Plain English End-User License Agreement

Microsoft drafted their new Windows 8 end-user license agreement in plain English and in a way that has never been done before.

by Jeremy Aber
Finance & Operations
Instagram’s Insta-fail: 3 Tips for Avoiding a Terms of Service Nightmare

Instagram’s gift to software companies this holiday season was a lesson in exactly how NOT to handle privacy policy and terms of service updates. Here are three tips for getting it right.

by Jeremy Aber
Startup Strategy
Why You Need an NDA with Your Customers

Every expansion stage company should read this, as there are a few good nuggets on why you need an NDA with your customers.

by Jeremy Aber
Startup Strategy
What Does Your SaaS Agreement Risk Model Look Like?

Every expansion-stage company should give thought to its SaaS agreement risk model and understand what it looks like. Here are three different models to get a sense of how they work.

by Jeremy Aber
Startup Strategy
Negotiation & Your Business Growth Strategy: Did You Know that Price and Terms Are Linked?

As part of your business growth strategy, every software company needs to know how to negotiate price and terms.

by Jeremy Aber
Finance & Operations
I Have Seen the Future, and It Is "Privacy by Design"

With Google and Facebook consistently in the hot seat for their privacy policies, what does the future look like from a legal standpoint for SaaS companies? Several leading companies are already building privacy into their software design, effectively making privacy the default setting.

by Jeremy Aber
Startup Strategy
Growth Capital: 2 Things to Learn from the Carrier IQ Legal Mess
OK, this Carrier IQ situation is really crazy, but there are some things for every company seeking growth capital should...
by Jeremy Aber
Startup Strategy
Organizational Management: Do You Know How to Say No?
Saying no. This is a pretty fundamental concept in your organizational management, and therefore something you have to master. One...
by Jeremy Aber
Startup Strategy
A Software Attorney's Take on Kevin Mitnick's New Book
OK, if you have not heard of Kevin Mitnick and you are seeking corporate venture capital, then he is someone...
by Jeremy Aber