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.

Quick advice on finding start-up capital

When it comes to starting and building a life science company, founders and early employees are often focused exclusively on research and development and the next round of funding. They have a firm understanding of their product vision, what that product will do, who it will help and the market they are trying to reach. Unfortunately, few understand the importance, effort and costs associated with commercialization, or getting a finished product to market. All too often, they approach the commercialization process with a false sense of confidence, taking the Field of Dreams approach, “If I build it, they will come.”

In mid-November, the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) and job board StartUpHire published data showing job openings at venture-backed companies in every continental U.S. state.