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Part 2 - Sources for Dilutive FundingWe see a historic level of investor interest in startups, so dilutive funding deals are making the news every day. The investor community uses many unfamiliar words and acronyms, making the process unclear. As with all ways to...

Part 1 - How Dilutive Funding WorksWe see a historic level of investor interest in startups, so dilutive funding deals are making the news every day. The investor community uses many unfamiliar words and acronyms, making the process unclear. As with all ways to...

Part 2 - Funding Through GrantsWe receive lots of questions about how to start a company to commercialize a new therapy. Many of those questions are about money. Props to #JessieJ, but most of us will need some money to make the world dance with our great idea. Now...

Part 1 - The Early Days – Bootstrapping & Friends and Family SupportWe receive lots of questions about how to start a company to commercialize a new therapy. Many of those questions are about money. Props to #JessieJ, but most of us will need some money to make...

This week we’ll be attending Life Science Innovation Northwest (LSINW), a virtual two-day meeting of investors, public and private life science organizations, research institutions, scientists, entrepreneurs devoted to the life science ecosystem in the upper left...

Part 1 - The Role of Microbes in Human HealthMicrobes (microscopic, single-celled organisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and archaea) are a persistent and pervasive part of our globe. They play significant roles in various biological systems and offer excellent...

Part 1 - What Is A Rare Disease?In February, researchers, patients, families, and friends recognize the struggle of living with a rare disease and the progress towards treatments and cures for the more than 6,000 identified rare diseases. Rare Disease Day is the last...

Part 1 – Create Your StrategyThe beginning of a year (calendar or fiscal) is a natural point to create and implement a strategic plan. This month we’ll look at creating the plan, selecting actions for results, motivating others for support, and reviewing your progress...