IP theft is usually (but not always) a needless worry - at least it comes way behind proving a product:market fit. Being the best (aligned to your customer) sou

IP theft is usually (but not always) a needless worry - at least it comes way behind proving a product:market fit. Being the best (aligned to your customer) source of a solution normally trumps being the only source. That said, some investors or specific highly competitive marketplaces may favour an IP-protected solution.