September 8, 2010 | No Comments

The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) has formed the Medical Innovation and Competitiveness (MedIC) Coalition, a new alliance comprised of both venture capital firms and their life sciences portfolio companies.

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FDA Overhauls 510(k) Process
August 4, 2010 – 4:25 pm | No Comment

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued two comprehensive evaluations containing recommendations that address three key objectives of the agency’s public health mission as it relates to medical devices – foster device innovation, create a more predictable regulatory environment, and enhance device safety.

What Drives Great Entrepreneurs… Passion.
August 3, 2010 – 2:28 pm | No Comment

Recently, David Skok, a five time serial entrepreneur turned VC at Matrix Partners, wrote an article on what he believe drives great entrepreneurs. Skok attributes his success and the success of companies that he has been a part of to passion for the work.

99% Conference: 10 Ways to Be Your Own Boss
August 3, 2010 – 10:59 am | No Comment

Fred Wilson, managing partner of Union Square Ventures, breaks down 10 alternative approaches to running your own business.

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RISE: Spilling the Beans on Raising Money
July 26, 2010 – 2:25 pm | 2 Comments

The RISE to the Top: David Siteman Garland interviews Mark Suster, general partner at GRP Partners.
In this interview, they discuss:

The ins and outs of raising money
The basics of venture capital
Mistakes startups make
How entrepreneurship has changed …