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How entrepreneurs can validate their business model by studying other sectors: How a software company for science researchers learned about business model validation by studying OpenTable's model.
[More]; Posted by: Christina Hernandez Sherwood; on June 18, 2013; Comments (0); Category: Creation Ideation
How networking with corporate attorneys can help your startup: If you're just starting out, it's important to connect with "super networkers" in your field who can help you make more contacts, said Chandra Duggirala, founder and CEO of Novobionics.
[More]; Posted by: Christina Hernandez Sherwood; on June 11, 2013; Comments (0); Category: Execution Creation
Why the first customer matters most: advice from a tech entrepreneur: A technology entrepreneur and health researcher, Ian Eslick considered how to tap unusual revenue sources to build and sustain projects that would have value in the healthcare system. He came up with a solution in Vital Reactor, which keeps track of profit shares for people who contributed to a startup.
[More]; Posted by: Christina Hernandez Sherwood; on June 04, 2013; Comments (0); Category: Execution
Biotech CEO on how cash-strapped entrepreneurs can barter for what they need: STC Biologics is a Cambridge-based biotechnology company focused on the development of biologic drugs. Magdalena Leszczyniecka, the company's president and CEO, launched the business just as the market crashed. After several years in the field, Leszczyniecka shared her experiences with bartering, negotiating, and asking for help.
[More]; Posted by: Christina Hernandez Sherwood; on May 28, 2013; Comments (0); Category: Execution
How entrepreneurs can make the most of tight finances, even when hiring: Anatomage, which launched in 2004 in San Jose, is an anatomy image software company specializing in 3D medical technology. In the almost-decade since starting the venture, CEO Jack Choi said he's learned much about managing tight finances and knowing when to jump in and when to throw in the towel.
[More]; Posted by: Christina Hernandez Sherwood; on May 21, 2013; Comments (0); Category: Growth
The secret to FDA approval, and other insights, from a med tech CEO: Lisa Earnhardt, president and CEO of Intersect ENT, shares tips on finding your customer, working with physicians, and collaborating with the FDA.
[More]; Posted by: Christina Hernandez Sherwood; on May 14, 2013; Comments (0); Category: Ideation
How life science companies can find – and exploit – the needs of the marketplace: Dinu Sen, CEO of Amplyx Pharmaceuticals, offers tips on finding need in the sector, hiring, and determining whether working with an accelerator is right for your company.
[More]; Posted by: Christina Hernandez Sherwood; on May 07, 2013; Comments (0); Category: Growth
eMed's 6 to follow in entrepreneurship: Get helpful startup tips from this week's eMed's 6 to follow in entrepreneurship.
[More]; Posted by: Chris Seper; on May 03, 2013; Comments (0); Category: Ideation
Ginger.io: Co-founder offers insights on partnerships and building momentum: Described as a "check engine light" for health, the Ginger.io platform culls smartphone data, such as movement patterns and screen time, to develop health insights. After the co-founders met in 2010, the team participated in the TechStars accelerator in Boston.
[More]; Posted by: Christina Hernandez Sherwood; on April 30, 2013; Comments (0); Category: Growth
eMed's 6 to follow in entrepreneurship: Learn about eMed's 6 to follow in entrepreneurship this week.

[More]; Posted by: Chris Seper; on April 26, 2013; Comments (0); Category: Growth