Posts tagged business
Smart inhaler teaches users how to improve their technique
Miniature sensors have already been used in inhalers to inform physicians of usage patterns in theSpiroscout by Asthmapolis. Now Cambridge Consultants has developed the T-Haler, which uses wireless technology to gamify the procedure and help those with asthma get the optimum dose of the drug. READ MORE…
Crowdfunding Should Not Affect VC Funding Decision
Crowdfunding seems to be a good source for seed investment in start ups. There are new platforms that are gaining momentum, and it is exciting to see that people who were not involved in this field before, can now participate in building new successful innovations.
For those who are not yet convinced about the fit of crowdfunding and VC, Bijan Sabet makes a point by going back to basics and emphasizing the always true questions about the the validity and promise of the company. Not about the source of seed funding.
Bijan Sabet: “To me, asking (and caring) about who backed your startup during the seed stage is a bit like asking which college did you graduate from or what was your GPA in undergrad.
It won’t impact future financing. “
Speeding up negotiations to get funding finalized
I have learned that I need to take into account that the time frame for finalizing funding can and will be longer than I would like it to be. It is important to be aware in every stage of delay causes, and be available to push and help the parties.
Mark Suster in Both Sides of the Table talks about this and his experience.
Strategic Acquisition: A CEO's View - Pharmaceutical Executive
Richard Pops, Chief Executive Officer of Alkermes, explains how the company has established itself as a global, Irish-based firm.
Source: PharmExec
Perspective on Biotech: John Carroll of FierceBiotech
Insight about the biotech business: coping with the current economic climate, biotech activity in emerging markets, exciting biotech companies to watch and the future of the biotech industry.
Source: PharmaPhorum
Infographycs: The Startup Ecosystem. Predator vs. Prey
Source: Cool Infographics. Randy Krum
Amazing fact: According to the UN, Asia Pacific has already reached the Millennium Development Goal of halving poverty by 2015
Source: the Economist, Focus: Development in Asia | The Economist
The Stats About Pharmaceutical companies
Study the psychology of how we all react to color
Blue is the most used color in offices. People are more productive in blue rooms.
