OK, I need to weigh in on this whole Battle of the Tech Bands thing. In case you didn’t know, it’s this Thursday night at the Middle East in Cambridge, MA. It has a major new twist this year: Seattle versus Boston. The battle is on. And I’m torn. I’m from Boston, after all, but … Continue reading “Previewing Xconomy’s Battle of the Tech Bands (Seattle Vs. Boston) with Dave Dederer from Melodeo and The Presidents of the USA”
NxStage Medical Rebounds on Wall Street, Looks to Grow Home Dialysis Biz
For a while last year, it looked like investors had lost faith in NxStage Medical. But the Lawrence, MA-based company (NASDAQ:[[ticker:NXTM]]), which makes portable dialysis machines for kidney failure patients, found its stride last May when it struck a financing and partnership deal with Japanese medical supplies firm Asahi Kasei Kuraray Medical. The Asahi deal … Continue reading “NxStage Medical Rebounds on Wall Street, Looks to Grow Home Dialysis Biz”
From Social Media to the 3-D Internet: Companies Need to Change Up, Says Former RealNetworks Exec Kelly Jo MacArthur
Every once in a while, I sit down with a businessperson who brings a unique perspective to a huge global trend—and helps me see things in a profound new light. In this case, that person is Kelly Jo MacArthur, and the global trend is the explosion of social media and its broader impact on corporations. … Continue reading “From Social Media to the 3-D Internet: Companies Need to Change Up, Says Former RealNetworks Exec Kelly Jo MacArthur”
BrainCells Inc. Maps Out Next Steps for Novel Depression Drug
San Diego-based BrainCells Inc. surprised the field of psychiatry last August, when a clinical trial showed that it could relieve symptoms of depression with an odd combination of an anxiety drug and a common dietary supplement. Six months later, the company is in the thick of plotting the next steps to turn this into a … Continue reading “BrainCells Inc. Maps Out Next Steps for Novel Depression Drug”
Online Voice Provider Vivox Raises Another $6.8 Million to Support “Explosive Growth”
Vivox, the Natick, MA, startup best known for voice software that allows inhabitants of virtual worlds such as Second Life, EVE Online, and EverQuest to talk with each other over the Internet, has completed a third round of venture funding totaling $6.8 million. New investor IDG Ventures SF of San Francisco led the round, with … Continue reading “Online Voice Provider Vivox Raises Another $6.8 Million to Support “Explosive Growth””
XL Hybrids Lands $850,000 New Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=264c9b7e-4a2a-47c7-a63d-1df536abbeb9&Preview=1 Date 2/2/2010 Company Name XL Hybrids Mailing Address 47 Webster Avenue Somerville, MA 02143 Company Description Headquartered in Massachusetts, XL Hybrids provides hybrid vehicle solutions for commercial fleet owners. XL Hybrids delivers value to our customers by improving fleet fuel economy, reducing maintenance costs and significantly lowering emissions. Website http://www.xlhybrids.com Transaction … Continue reading “XL Hybrids Lands $850,000 New Funding Round”
Vivox Lands $6,800,000 Series C Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=2e0dab72-c2b7-4c82-9f5a-b92694043c53&Preview=1 Date 2/2/2010 Company Name Vivox Mailing Address 2 Mercer Rd Natick, MA 01760 Company Description Vivox managed services generate natural and engaging online interactions that reflect the intelligence, power and nuance of the physical world. Website http://www.vivox.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $6,800,000 Transaction Round Series C Proceeds Purposes Proceeds … Continue reading “Vivox Lands $6,800,000 Series C Financing Round”
PGP Corporation Acquires ChosenSecurity for Undisclosed Sum
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=deda6f4c-f3db-4602-8d47-a01f89a51ff0&Preview=1 Date 2/2/2010 Company Name ChosenSecurity Mailing Address 57 Wells Avenue Newton, MA 02459 Company Description Chosen Security, Inc. is a leading specialist for identity verification and security services, ensuring safe and secure online communication and transactions. Since 1997, the company, previously a subsidiary of GeoTrust, has offered certificates and security solutions … Continue reading “PGP Corporation Acquires ChosenSecurity for Undisclosed Sum”
Vulcan Power Obtains $108,000,000 New Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=1f6c568b-14f0-4cc5-8db4-97709b31913b&Preview=1 Date 2/2/2010 Company Name Vulcan Power Mailing Address 775 SW Bonnett Way Bend, OR 97702 Company Description Vulcan Power Company (“Vulcan”) is a privately owned developer of clean, renewable power projects headquartered in Bend, Oregon. Founded in 1991, the primary focus of Vulcan is the development and operation of clean, renewable, … Continue reading “Vulcan Power Obtains $108,000,000 New Financing”
Ustream.TV Lands $75,000,000 Series B Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=80257e68-398a-4cc8-a18a-4233e3c55b1f&Preview=1 Date 2/2/2010 Company Name Ustream.TV Mailing Address 274 Castro Street Mountain View, CA 94041 Company Description Ustream.TV is a platform for live online interactive video broadcasts that lets people everywhere connect, interact and engage with one another more deeply. Ustream.TV allows anyone with a camera, computer, and Internet connection to broadcast … Continue reading “Ustream.TV Lands $75,000,000 Series B Financing Round”
Medco Acquires DNA Direct for Undisclosed Sum
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=55e41532-8366-4296-bf82-2f5d470af4b0&Preview=1 Date 2/2/2010 Company Name DNA Direct Mailing Address Pier 9 San Francisco, CA 94111 Company Description To bring the power of personalized medicine to patients, providers and payors — reducing health risks, preventing disease, and better targeting therapies. Website http://www.dnadirect.com Transaction Type M&A Transaction Amount Undisclosed Transaction Round Proceeds Purposes M&A … Continue reading “Medco Acquires DNA Direct for Undisclosed Sum”
Synopsys Acquires Vast Systems Technology for Undisclosed Sum
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=6fba8d70-b7da-49da-aca8-fc07d99318be&Preview=1 Date 2/2/2010 Company Name Vast Systems Technology Mailing Address 1250 Oakmead Parkway Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Company Description VaST’s advanced simulation and modeling technology has enabled it to assume a world leadership position in virtual system prototyping, a critical technology and methodology for the development of complex embedded systems. Website http://www.vastsystems.com Transaction … Continue reading “Synopsys Acquires Vast Systems Technology for Undisclosed Sum”
ScanBuy Receives New Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=9ea64185-9cbb-4743-8203-39877ff17fee&Preview=1 Date 2/2/2010 Company Name ScanBuy Mailing Address 54 West 39th Street 4th Floor New York, NY 10018 Company Description SCANBUY enables camera phones to capture and immediately decode printed or electronically displayed barcodes. One scan to stream music, watch trailers, download ringtones, access information, and shop with your cell phone. Website … Continue reading “ScanBuy Receives New Financing”
Voyager Capital Makes Cleantech Investment
Seattle-based venture firm Voyager Capital has co-led a $14 million Series B investment in Coulomb Technologies, a Campbell, CA-based startup focused on electric vehicle infrastructure. Voyager and Rho Ventures co-led the financing for Coulomb, which makes technologies for vehicle charging stations. Daniel Ahn, a Voyager managing director based in Silicon Valley, is joining the Coulomb … Continue reading “Voyager Capital Makes Cleantech Investment”
PRX Launches This American Life App
Ira Glass groupies, rejoice. The Public Radio Exchange (PRX), the Cambridge, MA-based clearinghouse for public radio programming, said today that it has created an iPhone app for This American Life, the popular weekly radio show from Chicago Public Radio. The $2.99 app, available starting today at Apple’s iTunes App Store, offers access to the complete … Continue reading “PRX Launches This American Life App”
BlueKai Pulls in $21M Series C Round to Enable Targeted Web Ads
BlueKai, a Bellevue, WA-based Internet data exchange company that connects companies with information on the behavior of their customers, has wrapped up a $21 million Series C funding round, the company announced today. New investor GGV Capital (formerly Granite Global Ventures) led the round, which also included previous BlueKai investors Battery Ventures and Redpoint Ventures. … Continue reading “BlueKai Pulls in $21M Series C Round to Enable Targeted Web Ads”
Concerro Acquires RES-Q
San Diego-based Concerro, a venture-backed provider of software-as-a-service-based systems for hospital shift and emergency workforce management, says today it acquired RES-Q Healthcare Systems of Calabasas, CA, for an undisclosed amount. RES-Q provides similar software applications for healthcare management and scheduling. RES-Q president Michael Meisel is joining the combined business as vice president of product management … Continue reading “Concerro Acquires RES-Q”
BioBehavioral Nabs $10M
BioBehavioral Diagnostics, the Westford, MA-based maker of a tool for diagnosing attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, said today it has raised $10 million in a Series B financing. Sevin Rosen Funds and Tullis Dickerson led the round, according to the company. BioBehavioral plans to use the cash to expand its sales and marketing efforts, and do more … Continue reading “BioBehavioral Nabs $10M”
What Lies Ahead for San Diego Life Sciences
We’re at the end of one of the most challenging years in recent memory for life sciences companies. However, a broad transformation is under way in the industry, and profitable new opportunities are on the near-term horizon. From my perspective, there are three major trends worth considering and focusing on as the new year unfolds. … Continue reading “What Lies Ahead for San Diego Life Sciences”
Hemaquest Snaps Up $6M To Treat Sickle Cell, Other Blood Disorders
Hemaquest Pharmaceuticals, the Seattle-based company developing a new treatment for sickle cell anemia, has pocketed a $6 million equity financing, according to a regulatory filing. The financing could eventually total as much as $12.7 million. The filing doesn’t say who participated in the deal, but it lists some familiar biotech names as members of the … Continue reading “Hemaquest Snaps Up $6M To Treat Sickle Cell, Other Blood Disorders”
In-Person Insights on Virtual Biotechs at Xconomy Dinner
Don’t underestimate those brainy types riveted to their laptops at coffee shops in Harvard Square, because they could be managing the development of a potential breakthrough drug. That’s what I was thinking last week during a dinner hosted by Xconomy at a Harvard Square venue, where we discussed the virtues and limitations of virtual business … Continue reading “In-Person Insights on Virtual Biotechs at Xconomy Dinner”
Science Commons Symposium—Pacific Northwest
Science Commons is hosting a symposium on open science, or what’s sometimes called “Science 2.0,” on Saturday, February 20 on the Microsoft campus in Redmond. Stephen Friend, the founder of Sage Bionetworks and John Wilbanks of the Creative Commons will be among the speakers at this daylong symposium. For more information on how to register, … Continue reading “Science Commons Symposium—Pacific Northwest”
Boston Scientific to Pay Johnson & Johnson $1.7 Billion in Stent Settlements
Pushing to get past a raft of pending patent infringement lawsuits, Boston Scientific (NYSE: [[ticker:BSX]]) said today that it will pay Johnson & Johnson $1.725 billion to settle three suits related to cardiac stent technology. The Natick, MA-based medical devices giant said it will pay Johnson & Johnson $1 billion today, and the remaining $725 … Continue reading “Boston Scientific to Pay Johnson & Johnson $1.7 Billion in Stent Settlements”
Prism’s Will Kohler to Join Summerhill Venture Partners, Doubling Firm’s Boston Headcount
Prism VentureWorks principal Will Kohler will join Summerhill Venture Partners as a general partner later this month, doubling the Toronto-headquartered firm’s Boston-area headcount as part of an effort to expand its investments in the Northeast, according to Summerhill managing partner Gary Rubinoff. “We’re doing a lot of deals in the Northeast it makes sense to … Continue reading “Prism’s Will Kohler to Join Summerhill Venture Partners, Doubling Firm’s Boston Headcount”
SEOmoz Hands Off Consulting Biz to U.K. Firm, Doubles Down on Software and Tools
Don’t think of Seattle-based SEOmoz as a consulting firm. It’s all about software and tools now—and pretty much has been for a couple of years. That’s the message from founder and CEO Rand Fishkin, who spoke with me last week about the search engine optimization company’s strategy. SEOmoz announced today it is officially handing over … Continue reading “SEOmoz Hands Off Consulting Biz to U.K. Firm, Doubles Down on Software and Tools”
Verari Founder Tells Death and Life Story, IPO Activity Increasing, Aptera Looks to Sell Through Best Buy Stores, & More San Diego BizTech News
Was there any BizTech news besides Apple iPad news last week? The answer is yes, but not a lot. We’ve got it here, plus a little speculation about San Diego’s iPad connection. —Diego-based V-Vehicle raised $62.3 million in venture capital in 2009, enough for the stealthy startup automaker to rank No. 2 in Southern California … Continue reading “Verari Founder Tells Death and Life Story, IPO Activity Increasing, Aptera Looks to Sell Through Best Buy Stores, & More San Diego BizTech News”
AVI Biopharma Eagerly Awaits Data on Muscular Dystrophy Drug
AVI Biopharma doled out an interesting little morsel of news on its muscular dystrophy drug right before Christmas that showed encouraging results in three boys. This year, the Bothell, WA-based biotech company is eagerly awaiting more meaningful follow-up data that could show it is on track with what could be the first treatment to fix … Continue reading “AVI Biopharma Eagerly Awaits Data on Muscular Dystrophy Drug”
Ironwood Gears Up for Biotech’s Biggest IPO in Years, Sending Ripple Effect Through Industry
Everybody with a financial stake in biotechnology will be watching Ironwood Pharmaceuticals this week, as it attempts to pull off the biggest initial public offering the industry has seen in years. The Cambridge, MA-based company, which filed its original IPO prospectus on Nov. 20, is now primed to go ahead and start selling its first … Continue reading “Ironwood Gears Up for Biotech’s Biggest IPO in Years, Sending Ripple Effect Through Industry”
Illumina Bets Again on Oxford Nanopore, Joins $28M Investment in Cheaper Gene Sequencing
San Diego-based Illumina has made its second big bet in the past two years on U.K.-based Oxford Nanopore Technologies. The investment is another show of confidence in a startup that boldly promises to sequence entire human genomes far faster and cheaper than anything on the market today, possibly for as little as $1,000 per genome. … Continue reading “Illumina Bets Again on Oxford Nanopore, Joins $28M Investment in Cheaper Gene Sequencing”
Synchronicity is Not Just an Album by The Police. Nor is Serendipity Just a John Cusack movie.
The most incredible things happen when scientists with a common interest have an opportunity to simply talk with one another. On a bone-chilling December night, 50 Seattle researchers from more than 10 different institutions with dramatically different backgrounds gathered to share drinks and conversation about their work. They discovered surprising connections, initiated new collaborations and … Continue reading “Synchronicity is Not Just an Album by The Police. Nor is Serendipity Just a John Cusack movie.”
At Quick Hit, Players Can Now Draft NFL Legends for Virtual Currency
Just in time for fans facing the prospect of pigskin withdrawal after this weekend’s Saints vs. Colts Superbowl matchup, Foxborough, MA-based Quick Hit has added an intriguing, and potentially lucrative, new feature to its online football strategy game. For the first time, it’s giving players the chance to add past NFL greats of their choice … Continue reading “At Quick Hit, Players Can Now Draft NFL Legends for Virtual Currency”
BioBehavioral Diagnostics Lands $10,000,000 Series B Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=5b93d7b3-26f2-4b52-8919-7b550287daac&Preview=1 Date 2/1/2010 Company Name BioBehavioral Diagnostics Mailing Address 239 Littleton Road Westford, MA 01886 Company Description BioBehavioral Diagnostics Company (BioBDx) is a privately held company whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and market proprietary diagnostic systems for the quantitative assessment of behavioral disorders, including the measurement of medication response and the … Continue reading “BioBehavioral Diagnostics Lands $10,000,000 Series B Funding”
Blue Kai Garners $21,000,000 Series C Funding
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=dbcd8a0a-2aa9-49a3-af4d-6f936ec44e47&Preview=1 Date 2/1/2010 Company Name Blue Kai Mailing Address 170 120th Ave Bellevue, WA 98005 Company Description Blue Kai is developing an online marketplace based on relevant marketing. Website http://www.bluekai.com Transaction Type Venture Equity Transaction Amount $21,000,000 Transaction Round Series C Proceeds Purposes Proceeds purposes were not disclosed. M&A Terms Venture Investor … Continue reading “Blue Kai Garners $21,000,000 Series C Funding”
Concerro Acquires RES-Q Healthcare for Undisclosed Sum
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=8592482d-62ef-47c0-9ef2-c428c13f7431&Preview=1 Date 2/1/2010 Company Name RES-Q Healthcare Mailing Address 26500 W Agoura Road Calabasas, CA 91302 Company Description RES-Q Healthcare Systems is a proven provider of resource management software for hospitals. The RES-Q software includes applications for personnel management, enterprise-wide employee scheduling and staffing, open shift, surgery department management and case scheduling, … Continue reading “Concerro Acquires RES-Q Healthcare for Undisclosed Sum”
Pearl Therapeutics Garners $15,000,000 Series C Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=e8763377-5eb4-46f9-a181-9de3677a5fc6&Preview=1 Date 2/1/2010 Company Name Pearl Therapeutics Mailing Address 200 Saginaw Drive Redwood City, CA 94063 Company Description Pearl Therapeutics is focused on developing a pipeline of novel and superior products for chronic respiratory disorders, providing patients with advanced therapeutic options in familiar and well accepted dosage forms. The company has licensed … Continue reading “Pearl Therapeutics Garners $15,000,000 Series C Round”
SpiderCloud Wireless Secures $25,000,000 Series B Financing
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=b719f962-8c49-4f16-a0f2-e858c119170c&Preview=1 Date 2/1/2010 Company Name SpiderCloud Wireless Mailing Address 2500 Augustine Drive Santa Clara, CA 95054 Company Description SpiderCloud Wireless, Inc. is a privately funded company comprised of executives with proven successes at companies such as Cisco Systems (Aironet Wireless), Flarion Technologies, Juniper Networks, Qualcomm, Shasta Networks, Stoke, and Trapeze Networks. This … Continue reading “SpiderCloud Wireless Secures $25,000,000 Series B Financing”
Coulomb Technologies Lands $14,000,000 Series B Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=a8114534-094b-407e-a350-e97e3372b6f4&Preview=1 Date 2/1/2010 Company Name Coulomb Technologies Mailing Address 1692 Dell Ave Campbell, CA 95008-6901 Company Description Coulomb delivers networked charging stations and provides a service that meets the needs of drivers, municipalities, electric utilities and government entities by providing: * A secure, safe, reliable way for consumers to charge their electric … Continue reading “Coulomb Technologies Lands $14,000,000 Series B Round”
Fynanz Receives $6,500,000 Series A Financing Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=6e495e07-3779-4f49-abfc-5cdba6b249c0&Preview=1 Date 2/1/2010 Company Name Fynanz Mailing Address 104 W. 27th St. 4th Floor New York, NY 10001 Company Description Fynanz Inc. was founded in 2007 by a team of proven student loan industry veterans with over 100 combined years of finance and technology expertise. We are committed to developing unique, affordable, … Continue reading “Fynanz Receives $6,500,000 Series A Financing Round”
Yodle Garners $10,000,000 Series D Funding Round
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=9479f33a-7fb4-4fe0-9714-99f4ddb29006&Preview=1 Date 2/1/2010 Company Name Yodle Mailing Address 50 West 23rd Street 4th Floor New York, NY 10010 Company Description As a leading provider of local online advertising services, Yodle helps you get found – offering the expertise and tools you need to reach these prospects, and convert them into customers. Website … Continue reading “Yodle Garners $10,000,000 Series D Funding Round”
Marlin Equity Partners Acquires CompassLearning for Undisclosed Sum
Feed Type Link http://www.venturedeal.com/Search/SearchResultTransactionDetail.aspx?TransactionId=776960c2-4c00-401c-9dd9-bba317bfeed5&Preview=1 Date 2/1/2010 Company Name CompassLearning Mailing Address 203 Colorado Street Austin, TX 78701 Company Description CompassLearning creates curriculum and assessment solutions that motivate today’s students to engage, think & learn. Website http://www.compasslearning.com Transaction Type M&A Transaction Amount Undisclosed Transaction Round Proceeds Purposes M&A Terms Financial terms of the transaction were not … Continue reading “Marlin Equity Partners Acquires CompassLearning for Undisclosed Sum”
Follow That Slime: Using Drifting Robots to Track Oil Spills
UC San Diego Jorge Cortes and his team at the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering recently won a nearly $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to develop control systems for “swarms” of miniature robots that could one day help predict where ocean currents will carry oil spills. The engineers are leading … Continue reading “Follow That Slime: Using Drifting Robots to Track Oil Spills”
Wind Power: Leading a Renaissance in Renewable Energy
Cleantech San Diego has organized this showcase, which includes a keynote presentation by Jim McDermott of the U.S. Renewables Group and a panel discussion featuring regional wind developers and technology companies. The program will explore the opportunities and challenges of wind in powering the nation’s economic recovery, and in meeting renewable energy goals. Online registration … Continue reading “Wind Power: Leading a Renaissance in Renewable Energy”
SPAWAR Focus on Electronic Medical Records and Wireless Health
SPAWAR, The Navy’s Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, and Connect, San Diego’s non-profit group for technology and entrepreneurship, have organized a half-day session on electronic medical records and wireless health. The event is being held during the annual Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association conference at the San Diego Convention Center. For more information, … Continue reading “SPAWAR Focus on Electronic Medical Records and Wireless Health”
Ernst & Young Counts More IPO Filings as Sign of Increasing Activity
A study released today by Ernst & Young shows that 53 companies submitted the necessary paperwork during the fourth quarter of 2009 to hold initial public offerings—the highest number of new registrants in a quarter since 2007. At of the end of December, Ernst & Young counted 54 companies in the U.S. that were ready … Continue reading “Ernst & Young Counts More IPO Filings as Sign of Increasing Activity”
Allylix, Specialty Chemical Maker, Nails Down $6M Financing
Allylix, the San Diego-based company that uses genetically engineered yeast to make specialty chemicals, has raised $6 million in new equity capital, according to a regulatory filing. The document doesn’t say who invested, although it does list CEO Carolyn Fritz, Simon Barnes of Tate & Lyle Ventures in London, Stephen Block of Tech Coast Angels, … Continue reading “Allylix, Specialty Chemical Maker, Nails Down $6M Financing”
NSTC Breakfast: “The Eye of the Storm?” – 2010 Could Bring Additional Economic Turbulence
There’s talk of the economy being on the rebound, but we’re not in the clear yet, maintains economist Dr. Robert Gough, who will present at this North Shore Technology Council breakfast. Gough, president and CEO of global growth strategies firm G-enovation, will explain the economic problems that still plague us and how businesses can react … Continue reading “NSTC Breakfast: “The Eye of the Storm?” – 2010 Could Bring Additional Economic Turbulence”
Why the Apple iPad Is a Kindle Killer, or Not—and How Amazon Must Step Up
Almost everyone in the consumer tech industry has been thinking about how the Apple iPad, unveiled on Wednesday, affects their line of business—whether it’s gaming, video, mobile content and advertising, mobile interfaces, or digital books. Especially digital books. Yesterday, Ben Elowitz, the CEO and co-founder of Seattle-based Wetpaint, argued in TechCrunch that the iPad will … Continue reading “Why the Apple iPad Is a Kindle Killer, or Not—and How Amazon Must Step Up”
Student “Tech Treks” Lend Reality to B-School Case Studies
Earlier this month, we wrapped up two consecutive weeks of treks—business school jargon for trips that combine company visits and cohort-building activities—organized by MBA students at MIT’s Sloan School of Management in the bicoastal innovation hubs of Greater Boston and Silicon Valley. Ninety MIT Sloan MBAs enjoyed sun and mild weather while visiting companies in … Continue reading “Student “Tech Treks” Lend Reality to B-School Case Studies”
BG Medicine Taking Second Shot at Public Market, Proposes $86.3M IPO
BG Medicine has matured since it pulled its previous plans for an initial public offering in January 2008. The Waltham, MA-based developer of molecular diagnostics revealed a new proposal this morning to raise $86.3 million in an initial public offering to bring its first test, for heart failure, to patients in the U.S. and Europe. … Continue reading “BG Medicine Taking Second Shot at Public Market, Proposes $86.3M IPO”
Who Should You Start a Company With? As Seattle Evolves, FounderDating Has an Answer
Bill Gates and Paul Allen. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. Larry Page and Sergey Brin. Before they were the co-founders of billion-dollar technology companies—Microsoft, Apple, Google—they were friends, classmates, lab mates. But most people aren’t lucky enough to meet their ideal co-founder before it’s time to start a company. Is there a more systematic way … Continue reading “Who Should You Start a Company With? As Seattle Evolves, FounderDating Has an Answer”