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How to Ask for Help, Favors, Intros (Both Sides of the Table blog - Mark Suster Aug. 11)
 
Biotechs have big appeal for drug makers (Boston Globe)
 
Where Will the New Disease Treatments Come From a Decade From Now? (Mark W. Schwartz 7/15/10)
 
Prepare to meet your partner (Nature Biotechnology Bioentrepreneur)

 

 
A New Year, a New Strategy (Entrepreneur Magazine, Dec. 2009)
 
The Public Markets and Venture Capital (Venture Chronicles, Jeff Nolan)
 
New Smaller Fund at Venrock (New York Times - Business Day/Technology July 6, 2010)
 
Biotechnology's new frontier -- The field's next 30 years could revolutionize how we combat disease, aging (Christopher Westphal via Boston Globe)
 
7 Ways to Avoid Brand-Damaging Quotes
 
Key employee attributes for startups
 
Start-Ups Get Free Chance to Pitch to Angel Investors (WSJ online/Money Hunt)
 
How To Define A Drug's Value? Consider The Cost. (Pharmalot blog)
 
Top 50 Biotechnology Blogs (The BioBlogging Project)
 
EY& Report: Biotech industry showing resilience despite challenging conditions
 
"Advise from BioAdvance's Entrepreneur OnRamp" (Philadelphia Business Journal Article)
 
Lessons from a Biotech VC (Blog)
 
Entrepreneur OnRamp Program Application Opens
 
NIH Funding Compliance: What Small Biotech Companies Often Forget
 
2010 VC market outlook: No cash for clunkers
 
Biotechs Continue IPO March, Without Banging The Drums (WSJ Blogs)

 

 
Locust Walk Blog for Entrepreneurs

Locust Walk's blog discusses venture investing, exit strategies, business development compensation and more.

 
Small and Medium Biopharmaceutical Enterprises in North America and Europe - Funding/Regulatory
 
Biotech Times, They Are a Changin' - The Big Red Biotech Blog
 
Venture Capital Engine for Job Creation (VC News)
 
Top 10 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make When Writing a Business Plan
 
Greater Philadelphia Life Science Resource Guide

The Greater Philadelphia Life Science Guide (GPLSG) is available at www.gplsg.com or www.look4science.com. The guide is a compilation of regional resources such as industry-supporting Associations, Companies, Service Providers, Investment Sources/Funds, and Economic Development Agencies. Visit the guide or click on the link above to add your regional life science company or organizaiton - it's free!

 
Device Approval 101

From MedicalDeviceLink.com -- "It’s never too late to learn the basic steps of getting a medical device to market. The regulatory pathway may have some undesired twists and turns if OEMs aren’t careful..."

 
A Dozen Don'ts for Entrepreneurs

By Guy Kawasaki - "Most advice to entrepreneurs focuses on what they should do: build a great product, assemble a great team, provide great service. All are “duhisms.” Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs don’t realize that there are things they should specifically avoid doing too..."

 
What to Be When I Grow Up

Entrepreneur Richard Caruso ponders the question  of personal fulfillment a lot. Caruso, 65, is the founder of the Uncommon Individual Foundation, a nonprofit organization devoted to helping people realize their dreams, thereby "releasing the uncommon individual" within.

 
Blog: More reasons to watch your burn (Ed Sim, Beyond VC)

Blogpost of Ed Sim founding member and Managing Director of early stage VC firm Dawntreader Ventures (mainly focused on IT and which was established in 1998). The blog on cash burn is relevant to any business.

 
Other Resources: Pennsylvania Business Assistance Programs

Summary:
PA offers more than 100 programs aimed at helping businesses start, grow, locate, and prosper. This tool will help you narrow the search for financial assistance programs that are applicable to your company, so you can find the appropriate funding with ease.  
Other Resources: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development

Summary:
Funding (see program finder)  for grants, loans and initiatives offered to businesses.  
Blog: http://blogs.wsj.com/health/2008/03/14/ -- Wall Street Journal Blog on Health and the Business of Health

Summary:
From WSJ – summaries of relevant news articles, opinion and analysis  
Articles: Entrepreneur-Focused Articles From VC Firm iNCUBiC

Summary:
A variety of articles for entrepreneurs including:  "How to Start Your Own Business", "Prepare Yourself to Become an Entrepreneur" and "Developing a Business Plan"  
Articles/Blogs: Entrepreneurial Success According to Paul Grahm and Madeline Albright, by David Hornik via Venture Blog

Summary:
Follow link to read David's posting on Venture Blog on the critical difference between a confident vs. a certain CEO.  David works with August Capital, Menlo Park, CA.  
Presentation: Merck & Co., Inc. - Areas of Interest

Summary: 
This presentation details initiatives that Merck & Co., Inc. describes as potential areas of investment.  
Report: The Kauffman Foundation on Entrepreneurial Compensation
 
The Milken Institute: Greater Philadelphia Life Sciences Report

Summary: 
 Published in 2005, this Milken Institute study discusses Greater Philadelphia's place as a premiere national hub for life sciences.  
Supporting and Enhancing Your Growth Initiatives

Summary: Supporting and Enhancing your Growth Initiatives Growth Topic: Barriers to Adoption (c) Business Development Resources, Inc.