By definition, startups are inherently resource-constrained. Given such limits, it is critical that founders focus on their core strengths, while leveraging the talents of others.

We work with consultants and partners across several lines of business. Services contracted through affiliates include:

» Marketing, including PR, communications, branding, direct mail, advertising, promotions, interactive
   media and copywriting. Kick-Start Marketing is one of our favorites.

» For Sales and business development strategy, we recommend SK Murphy. They also hold several    ongoing events such as Bootstrapper's Breakfast.

» Legal, including patent searches and filing, trademarks, service marks, copyright work, LLC, LLP, and
   incorporation services, non-disclosure, incentive, and employee contract creation, and legal due
   diligence work. We have startup-hungry contacts at major Silicon Valley law firms including    WilsonSonsini, KL Gates, and Greenburg Traurig, Silicon Legal, among others.

» Accounting, including business and stock option valuation services, tax advice, and implementation of
   accounting systems. We have relationships with several major firms.

» Technical: software and technology systems consulting, including Web design. For advanced
    technology due diligence and IP planning services, we partner with Tiger Venture Analysis.

In addition, we frequently team with other strategic partners for venture capital advisory services.

We offer clients significant value by facilitating relationships with trusted marketing, legal, tax, and IT professional affiliates. In addition, if desired, we will manage the relationship with third-party service providers, making for a seamless, single point of contact-- allowing you to concentrate on running your business.

If you are a marketing, legal, IT or venture services provider and would like to discuss a business referral relationship, please contact us.