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Valeant Pharmaceuticals Buys Obagi Medical For $360M

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Long Beach-based Obagi Medical Products , the developer of aesthetic medicine products, is being acquired by Valeant Pharmaceuticals , in a deal worth approximately $360M, Obagi said this morning. per share in cash, a 42 percent premium to Obagi's closing share price on Thursday, March 14th. READ MORE>>.

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Despite Low Crop Prices, Corporate and VC Agtech Investments Soar

Xconomy

Prices for agricultural commodities such as corn, soy, and wheat are at their lowest levels in years, but investment in agricultural technology has never been better. The increase in dollars flowing to agtech comes despite commodity prices that are down 65 percent from their 2013 peak, the report says.

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What Mattered in 2012: Howard Marks, StartEngine

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I think that the biggest news for StartEngine this year is our productivity. 12 major acquisitions this year putting it over 100 since 05. What are the technologies, companies, or things we ought to watch in 2013? We are going to see a real explosion in companies offering software for a subscription price. That's huge.

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As Populist as it May Feel, 98% of VCs Aren’t Dumb

Both Sides of the Table

In 2013 it is expected to be around $35 billion. Compare the state of play in 2013 versus 15 years ago. 2013 = $25 billion of which Apples stage is more than $8 billion at > 90% gross margin. And I’ll know in 18 months whether we have product / market fit. This happens at acquisition time, too.

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How Much Traction is Enough for Investors?

Startup Professionals Musings

Traction is evidence that your product or service has started that “hockey- stick” adoption rate which implies a large market, a valid business model, and sustainable growth. Free and freemium products need a solid base. Free and freemium products need a solid base. Customer acquisition cost. First of all, a definition.

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With Biogen at a Crossroads, CEO Scangos to Step Down

Xconomy

After a year in which Biogen’s share price has fallen by more than a third and one of its top drug prospects failed, Scangos, who has led the company since 2010, has announced plans to step down. It’s currently Biogen’s top-selling product, generating close to $2 billion in sales during the first half of 2016. [ Updated, 9:20 a.m.

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CreatorUp Links You With Top Filmakers & YouTube Creators To Make Awesome Web Series

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CreatorUp was launched online in Beta in January of 2013 and our startup team is based in Los Angeles. Mike Tringe earned his BA in History and Science from Harvard, and his MFA in Film Production from USC. Sara Akhteh received her BA in Film Theory from UCSC and her MFA from USC in Production. Who are its founders?

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