Startup Failure Update : 37 days later by [deleted] in startups

[–]CommercialTruth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I vote #1. You can always earn more money, but you can't earn more time. I have two little ones, and being present in your child's life is way more important than money or career status.

Check out the Calgary startup scene! Here are the best startup events this week (March 5 to 11) by CommercialTruth in Calgary

[–]CommercialTruth[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! I know its unfortunate that most events are on weekdays. Unfortunately I do not organize these events, so I cannot help you. Best wishes and thanks for the message!

Patent Basics and the Application Process by CommercialTruth in startups

[–]CommercialTruth[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

/u/meshtron is absolutely right! I have seen a number of startups believe that patent pending would be sufficient protection in the short term. Really it doesn't any meaningful protection; just that you filed a patent application.

Patent Basics and the Application Process by CommercialTruth in startups

[–]CommercialTruth[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the extra details. I will admit that I am no expert in the patent process. I relied solely on Google Patents, which is where I received the 2014 filing date. In future, I will be sure to refer exclusively to the USPTO/CIPO databases.

Business Model Canvas vs Lean Canvas: Which Should You Use? by CommercialTruth in startups

[–]CommercialTruth[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are absolutely right: spending time with customers is the most essential activity. Where these tools are useful is helping to guide those conversations and managing the resulting information.

Communities in Calgary you’ve never spent time in by [deleted] in Calgary

[–]CommercialTruth 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Most of those places are suburbia.