Ask HN: A VC stole my idea. Should I do something about it?

Re:Ask HN: A VC stole my idea. Should I do something about it? by abbasmehdi on Sunday October 02, 2011 @03:14AM (#3062283)

Lucky you! Somebody made mistakes for you, tested your model for you, showed you what not to do, and gave you proof that your idea is awesome - all at their own expense!

On the other hand, why'd they prefer someone else do it but not you, when both parties costed them roughly the same?

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Re:Ask HN: A VC stole my idea. Should I do something about it? by anontrepreneur on Sunday October 02, 2011 @04:23PM (#3063898)

According to a friend who works with them, the MP is the "entrepreneur" who received funding though he brought in others to run it. He earned cuts on both ends, essentially. Yes, very shady.

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Re:Ask HN: A VC stole my idea. Should I do something about it? by abbasmehdi on Monday October 03, 2011 @02:12AM (#3065272)

So why are you refraining from pointing them out? Say on day x I went in with my idea y, and nect thing I know this happens. You have evidence that you had this idea before day x, while they don't (in case a journalist inquires).

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