HACKER Q&A
📣 Jimmc414

How to present an idea to potential investors without having it stolen?


I've had experiences where it was a disservice to myself to run an idea off of everyone I could find before implementing it myself. Wondering if anyone had any advice on how to not repeat that process.


  👤 PaulHoule Accepted Answer ✓
File a provisional patent application. Costs $65 but gives powerful protection for many kinds of commercial dispute.

Scares away people you don’t want to be around, opens doors with those who see it as a sign you’re serious.