Fri.Mar 08, 2019

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Venture investors and startup execs say they don’t need Elizabeth Warren to defend them from big tech

TechCrunch LA

Responding to Elizabeth Warren’s call to regulate and break up some of the nation’s largest technology companies, the venture capitalists that invest in technology companies are advising the presidential hopeful to move slowly and not break anything. Warren’s plan called for regulators to be appointed to oversee the unwinding of several acquisitions that were critical to the development of the core technology that make Alphabet’s Google and the social media giant Facebook

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SpaceX Crew Dragon Set For Splashdown Early Friday Morning

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With the first launch of an astronaut-capable spacecraft by Los Angeles-based SpaceX , last weekend, was a success, SpaceX is now attempting to return its Crew Dragon spacecraft to earth this morning. According to NASA and SpaceX, at 2:32 a.m. EST, the Crew Dragon undocked from the International Space Station, and was set to splash down in the Atlantic Ocean around 8:45 a.m.

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Startup Boost Applications Deadline

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Thursday, March 14, 2019 -- Startup Boost Applications Deadline. We are a no fee / no equity 6 week mentorship program.

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ResMed Buys Korea's HB Healthcare

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Carlsbad-based ResMed , which develops patient monitoring and healthcare software for the sleep and respiratory care market, said late Thursday that it has acquired South Korean company HB Healthcare (HBH). According to ResMed, the deal will help millions of South Koreans living with sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other respiratory conditions.

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Can You Ask for Office Rent Relief? How to Manage Your Lease During COVID-19

Office leases are one of companies’ largest expenses, and if your whole team is working from home with no clear end in sight, you may be wondering what to do about your lease.

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San Diego Life Sciences Roundup: ResMed, Alexandria GradLabs & More

Xconomy

Spring has sprung, and it’s shaping up to be another busy season for San Diego’s life sciences community. As we head into the weekend, crossing our fingers that the seemingly endless rain showers will be replaced by our usual sunshine, here’s a quick rundown of some recent news developments. —ResMed (NYSE: RMD ) acquired a South Korea-based medical equipment provider, the company said Friday.

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7 Lessons From Airbnb and Uber On Customer Values

Startup Professionals Musings

Contrary to popular myth, to be a disruptive new businesses, you don’t always need an innovative new technology to win. Many notable recent successes, including Airbnb and Uber, have done it by finding disruptive customers, with essentially no new technology. They seek customers willing to decouple from accepted buying models, or are actively looking for a better total experience.