Finance & Operations
Subscription Services Agreement vs. EULA. Which Agreement Do I Need?
When working with the OpenView portfolio of expansion stage companies, I sometimes run into the issue of "Do I need...
by Jeremy Aber
Startup Strategy
The 5 Most Important Software Revenue Recognition Issues (a Lawyer's Perspective)
From the perspective of an attorney working with a Boston venture capital firm, here are the 5 most important revenue...
by Jeremy Aber
Startup Strategy
You Lose Nothing When Showing Respect in Negotiations!
Here is something that costs nothing but can really help when selling software or other IT products or services. This...
by Jeremy Aber
Startup Strategy
Have Contracts Become Commoditized?
As an advisor to a Boston Venture Capital firm, I actually think about these issues. My short answer is in...
by Jeremy Aber
Finance & Operations
Define License?
Any company looking for expansion capital or growth venture capital should understand the term 'license' (in the software world at...
by Jeremy Aber
Startup Strategy
Do You Want to Inspire Your Lawyers?
It is not easy to inspire your lawyers, but it is worth a try (I can say this as I...
by Jeremy Aber
Startup Strategy
Is Your EULA Airtight?
I find that most clients and probably most companies seeking business venture capital believe that if they have an airtight...
by Jeremy Aber
Startup Strategy
Contracts vs. Copyrights
While this is a complex legal issue, let me try to simplify it so it can be useful for a...
by Jeremy Aber
Startup Strategy
The Only Two Negotiation Books to Read
One of the most important skills of any good software licensing attorney (or venture capital advisors), is their ability to...
by Jeremy Aber