This article first appeared on Biotech Likemind’s blog, and is republished with permission. The search for the right partner During the fundraising process, the first thing on an entrepreneur’s mind is making sure that one gets the best deal possible,…
The VC method for valuation of an early stage company
This article first appeared on Biotech Likemind’s blog, and is republished with permission. Valuation of early stage companies It can be very challenging to put a dollar value on early stage companies, because there are many qualitative factors that play…
5 Lessons from music on the success mindset
One of the earliest memories I have in life, is that of me first learning how to play the piano at around age 3 or 4. Music has accompanied me my entire life, and even today, I still apply the…
How to ace the elevator pitch
In 2014, I had the opportunity to observe dozens of intake and discussion panels for Springboard, CONNECT’s flagship program, which is a free accelerator program for San Diego companies. One of the main focuses of Springboard is to hone the…
The secret to a successful graduate career: Be Proactive
Let’s face it – Graduate school (and I would include post-doctoral stints here too) is an intense educational phase when expectations are heaped on the students to do cutting-edge research, to publish, to have a social life, to gain professional development, to find…
Networking Basics: How to Network For Success
This article is republished with permission, courtesy of Oxbridge Biotech Roundtable Review. The act of networking is nothing more than getting to know people. It is like going for a first date – you follow the same basic rules of…