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Why 2020 Is Pivotal for Microbiome Drug R&D (Or Maybe 2021, Given COVID-19)

Xconomy

Given the number of late-stage and mid-stage studies expected to report data in 2020—assuming they stay on track amid the COVID-19 pandemic—this could be a pivotal year for the field, said Isabelle de Cremoux, CEO and managing partner of Seventure Partners.

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What Does the Post Crash VC Market Look Like?

Both Sides of the Table

Even then private market investors can paper over valuation changes by investing at the same price but with more structure so it’s hard to understand the “headline valuation.” No blog post about how Tiger is crushing everybody because it’s deploying all its capital in 1-year while “suckers” are investing over 3-years can change this reality.

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Biopharma Execs Remain Optimistic Despite Political Headwinds

Xconomy

Nevertheless, senior figures remain optimistic about the industry’s prospects in 2020. These are among the major findings of a survey of 500 industry leaders and investors conducted by investment bank Jefferies.

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Flagship Adds $1.1B for New Meds, More AI, & “Health Security”

Xconomy

Flagship Pioneering founder and CEO Noubar Afeyan didn’t know a global pandemic was in the cards for 2020 when he and his team laid out three new thematic areas of focus for the company last fall.

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6 Ways To Make You An Entrepreneur Before The Product

Startup Professionals Musings

Many of the entrepreneurs I advise or invest with spend considerable time on the Internet, keeping up with technology, customers, and competitors, but very few feel the need for an early personal presence. Invest your time in networking online, as well as offline. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 02/06/2020.

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Venture capitalists ‘like and subscribe’ to influencers

TechCrunch LA

First it was street-style photography, then came the launch of her popular fashion blog WeWoreWhat. She created and launched an overall brand and a swim collection , then came the book deal ( “This is Not a Fashion Story: Taking Chances, Breaking Rules, and Being a Boss in the Big City” is expected out May 2020).

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5 Steps To A Winning Personal Brand For Entrepreneurs

Startup Professionals Musings

These days, with the pervasive presence of social media, blogs, and online access to information, it’s easy to get your message out there, and engage a following. He used his expertise on rocket ships to sell the future potential in interviews, blogs, and public speaking opportunities, long before he started SpaceX as a company.