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Blasting Biofilms with Viruses

Specially tailored viruses could eradicate chronic bacterial infections.

Entrepreneurs should network on several levels

The need to network on several levels on a continuing basis is a requirement, not an option.

Startup 101: Getting Funded

First time entrepreneurs often do not understand the process, or think that they are above it, which leads to a lot of frustration, and in the end, no venture financing.

The Gentrification Of Rural America

"This land belongs to you and me." Somehow, I don’t think it was meant to be sung by a chorus of hedge fund operators.

For CEOs, admitting uncertainty can be the key to success

Facing up to uncertainty is a skill that’s in short supply in a business world that rewards conviction. But it’s becoming a core competency for companies planning a long and prosperous run.

McLaughlin Research Institute of Great Falls, Montana announces upgrades with a $6-million price tag

"When we sought a partner to see whether stem cells would work in treating the brain, when we looked for people capable of studying these disorders, there was only one place to go: McLaughlin," said Dr. Irv Weissman, director of the Institute of Stem Cell Biology at Stanford University in California.

The Banff Venture Forum, 10/4-5, Banff Alberta

The Banff Venture Forum matches Energy and Technology Entrepreneurs with Investors from around North America.

The Challenge and Opportunity of Innovation: How smaller companies work in a new globalized world

Since smaller companies are also more available to supply chains worldwide, and their “competence” is indeed “distributed”, the prospect for new combinations and permutations of such companies in serving the needs of particular supply chains or particular markets is great.

The Trouble with Tech Transfer

"Unfortunately, the vast majority of tech transfer employees are amateurs," says Williams. "Too often, they’re looking for the big score to make them a ton of money, but what winds up happening is they lose money for their offices, and the poor professor (who invented some technology) is left gnashing his teeth. This behavior has limited the number of universities we will work with."

Tapping the value of entrepreneurial advisors

An effective team of advisors can help an entrepreneur make a high-growth company successful and realize its full potential.

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