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Pharma’s Productivity Problem: Finding More Blockbuster Drugs

Xconomy

A recent Wall Street Journal article that raised the possibility of Biogen as the target of another huge pharma buyout cited the lack of productivity as a major driver of M&A in the pharmaceutical industry. With a limited supply of new firms coming into the business, venture’s ability to expand to meet demand is inherently constrained.

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Why Startups Should Raise Money at the Top End of Normal

Both Sides of the Table

This article originally appeared on TechCrunch. I acknowledged this in the article. I said both in the article but felt compelled to provide a statement up front for the skimmers. 2007, 2011) and for the hottest of companies and in bad markets for fund raising (2003, 2008) prices test the bottom end of the range.

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Selling Online In 2016 For The First Time – What Works When You Have A Blank Slate?

InfoChachkie

A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! Founded in 2011, Z Supply, LLC has created five women’s fashion brands with a sixth brand and extension into Men’s, launching Spring 2017.

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US Economic Risks (Sept 2010): Impact on Investors & Entrepreneurs

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Otherwise, grab a cup ‘o coffee … Clicking on any graph below will take you to that article. High unemployment, wage stagnation, lowering real estate prices and the lowering of demand for products may lead to deflation (where prices of goods & services decrease each month – i.e. the opposite of inflation).

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Huddlewoo Wants To Connect You To Mentors You Admire Through Online Video

Tech Zulu Event

Will Zell (CEO) is based in Columbus, OH, and is an Empact100 entrepreneur who was honored at The White House in 2011. A graduate of Ohio Northern University , Ferres built a digital marketing agency called BounceFire , which was acquired in May 2011 by a company in Phoenix, AZ. Who are the founders/ background? What Inspired You?

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Should Startups Focus on Profitability or Not?

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I find it amusing when a journalist writes an article about a prominent startup (either privately held or preparing for an IPO) and decries that, “They’re not even profitable!” If there was strong market demand for their product then this investment might pay off handsomely. One of them is profitability.

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Aaron Swartz | A Stranger in a Strange Land

Tech Zulu Event

This article is not just another report on the case of Aaron Swartz but serves to be a tribute to the life and awe inspiring personality of a complicated, principled, and brilliant man. Finally, Swartz founded Demand Progress , a group focused on advocating civil liberties and government reform. He allegedly broke into M.I.T.’s

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