tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997105406412017838.post4777103030192346368..comments2007-05-07T16:10:55.361-04:00Sarah Tavelhttps://profiles.google.com/108254512958707569058noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997105406412017838.post-73176824176569236882007-05-07T16:09:00.000-04:002007-05-07T16:09:00.000-04:00Charlie -<BR/>It was on the advice of counsel (and for one entrepreneur in particular) that a blanket NDA policy was instituted for Hatchery’s first Gauntlet event. We felt that for germinating ideas a minimum level of proprietary protection was needed. While every person/company who approaches the Hatchery should file basic copyright and patent applications, some don’t. In light of several media inquiries we are in the process of reevaluating this procedure for future events. <BR/><BR/>The Gauntlet is a semi-public vetting venue for both nascent and developing companies to get unbiased feedback and support from a diverse group of business experts including Angels/VCs. Entrepreneurs frequently approach us wondering how to obtain strategic services and/or financing for their company and after a few questions I realize that they have no idea what is involved. Their ‘revolutionary’ business to make millions on the web is often a half-baked idea. We’ve already heard from several audience members who felt that the Gauntlet provided a reality check about their efforts and has refocused them in the process.<BR/><BR/>The better we are at guiding entrepreneurs toward sustained success, the more we all benefit.<BR/>-Andrea Madho<BR/>Chief Rainmaker<BR/>Gigapixel Creative and the HatcheryAndrea Madhonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997105406412017838.post-85641545691094741572007-05-06T12:01:00.000-04:002007-05-06T12:01:00.000-04:00Monthly meetings.<BR/><BR/>You must bring the signed NDA for entry.<BR/><BR/>Yeah, that pretty much makes me not want to go. We never signed NDAs at USV and if you're an entrepreneur that thinks you're the only one that has a smart idea and that your idea is what your advantage is, then we pretty much didn't want to talk to you. I'd much rather talk to people who can't wait to tell everyone what their idea is and has the confidence that they can execute better than anyone else. Too bad, sounds like an interesting group, but I don't like being muzzled at the door.Charliewww.thisisgoingtobig.comnoreply@blogger.com