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Insights and Opinions: You Want a Job?

socalTECH

Attach a Cover Letter: Far too many people simply email you their resumes and there is nothing in the body of the email, just a Word doc attachment. Do Your Research: A company wants to see that you have researched their website, studied their business model, and know what they are all about. Flattery does get you far; just (More.).

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Why you should never have a data room — the most counter-intuitive fund-raising advice you’ll ever…

Both Sides of the Table

You are going to “study” the details before making a decision. Sending the docs via email is less friction than making people come to a data room. Asking too early for a the data room access is the equivalent of going into a store to look at clothes, watches, cars, electronics, etc. and then asking to take a brochure home with you.

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Bio Roundup: BIO Diversity, Allogene IPO, CRISPR In Utero & More

Xconomy

Nearly four years after investors snapped up new shares of Juno Therapeutics in a $265 million IPO, cancer immunotherapy remains a hot ticket. Like Juno, Allogene Therapeutics just pulled in a massive IPO haul, nearly $300 million.

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How to Make Sense of the PPP Loan Program for VC-Backed Startups

Both Sides of the Table

You need to: study the rules, make sure that you don’t violate the “affiliate rule” (more later), consult with your Company Counsel, consult with your board and investors and then make your own determination.

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How to Know if You Have ADD and What to Do About It

Both Sides of the Table

I study for tests last minute. And I studied every statistic on the back of every baseball card and memorized batting averages, ERA and even birthdates and such. If I’ve said I’ll review your legal doc or Excel spreadsheet I will – even if you have to chase me. I rush the last 20%. I have ADD.

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