Tomio Geron

Corporate investors and acquirers are showing more interest in potential deals after a difficult economic downturn, but start-ups can improve their chances of a favorable exit by taking some steps of their own.

Nokia Corp. faces fierce competition from Apple Inc.’s iPhone and Google’s Android operating system, but the Finland-based mobile phone giant is competing through investing in start-ups and acquiring key technology, a company executive said.

What is the best way to launch an Internet start-up?