Some interesting links we found across the web this week:
In Copyright Law, Computers and Robots Don't
Count
We mentioned last week the changing landscape of software patents,
but don't lose sight of developments in copyright law as well.
Until Congress acts on it, federal courts are responsible for
adapting copyright to fit a constantly evolving internet.
Slate takes a look at the thought process behind recent
decisions in this area, which could affect just about any software
company.
Startups Venturing Into Highly Regulated
Industries Can Learn From Fintech's Playbook
With every new startup sub-market comes a new set of regulatory
hurdles, and a few recent lessons from the fintech crowd could make
all the difference for yours. (And if you're actually in
fintech, we found some more great links for you this week! Singapore wants in. Blockchain professionals
are leaving banks for startups. And a nice primer
on blockchain startup fundraising tactics.)
How the biggest bot platforms, startups, and
investors are working on common tech standards
And with new sub-markets and new regulatory hurdles come new
associations between startups with a common mission. That seems to
be taking place in the world of chat platforms and automated chat
bots, as this piece suggests. If you're in that market or
getting on board, be sure to click through to the Botness survey
linked in the article.
5 top blunders life science startups make on the
road to clinical trials
Life science startups are in a league of their own in terms of
compliance questions—the Food and Drug Administration and
other bureaucracies are practically a second set of customers!
Check out a few quick tips and click through to the
"data" link in the article for fundraising advice in a
post-Theranos world.
Understanding VCs
Veteran VC Fred Wilson has a great piece out this week (endorsed by Brad Feld) on the right and wrong
attitude to have about your beloved investors. Spoiler alert:
they're humans, not heroes!
Links compiled by Jared Brenner.
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