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@FlagshipPioneer shared
On Aug 9, 2021
Curious about Flagship's creation process? Our Founder and CEO @NoubarAfeyan shares the Darwinian-like method and founder mindset that allows us to take gigantic leaps and create breakthrough bioplatform companies. https://t.co/6ntopn6SI2 @AndrewE_Dunn
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Gigantic leaps, bad ideas, and bold bets: Venture legend Noubar Afeyan lays out the process he uses to create superstar biotechs like Moderna

Gigantic leaps, bad ideas, and bold bets: Venture legend Noubar Afeyan lays out the process he uses to create superstar biotechs like Moderna

The biotech billionaire told Insider how his venture-creation firm Flagship Pioneering uses a four-step process to create businesses like Moderna.

@WIRED shared
On Aug 6, 2021
London’s startups have not only weathered a year that combined Brexit and a global pandemic, they also attracted more investment than ever before. Here are Europe’s hottest startups in 2021: https://t.co/65dMbTmHha Via @WIREDUK
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The hottest startups in London

The hottest startups in London

Despite the challenges of Brexit and a global pandemic, London’s startups have lost none of their appeal for investors

@BusinessInsider shared
On Aug 5, 2021
VCs reveal the long-overlooked part of biotech that's primed to explode with new companies and investments https://t.co/3gVKOlUdzc
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VCs reveal the long-overlooked part of biotech that's primed to explode with new companies and investments

VCs reveal the long-overlooked part of biotech that's primed to explode with new companies and investments

As more biotechs develop more complex drugs, the need for better ways to mass-produce these medicines has opened up.

@WIRED shared
On Aug 7, 2021
The world desperately needs new Covid vaccines, but trials are still taking too long. Enter: correlates of protection https://t.co/Oy6MawFtwo Via @WIREDUK
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This number could help end the pandemic

This number could help end the pandemic

The world desperately needs new Covid vaccines, but trials are still taking too long. Enter: correlates of protection

@IAmBiotech shared
On Aug 5, 2021
RT @RichMasters: EXCELLENT piece by @jmaxlevin Sage words, let's hope @SpeakerPelosi @POTUS @JoeBiden have their listening ears on: Biotechnology leadership is too valuable to throw away — RApport https://t.co/Khv1gmFrad
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Biotechnology leadership is too valuable to throw away

Biotechnology leadership is too valuable to throw away

The U.S. biotechnology sector is an indispensable, strategic national asset. But what if we’re taking it for granted? Recent attempts to weaken IP protections for Covid-19 vaccines and to ...

@BentheFidler shared
On Aug 10, 2021
RT @realJacobBell: Excited to unveil our new #biopharma M&A tracker. It covers deals valued at $50M or more since 2018. Give it a spin, and let us know what you think and how we can improve it! #deals #biotech #mergersandacquisitions https://t.co/pnwicmFeu4
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Biotech M&A tracker: After hitting new heights, deals have slowed down. Here are the latest.

Biotech M&A tracker: After hitting new heights, deals have slowed down. Here are the latest.

Deals were few and far between last quarter. But the recent history of biopharma M&A suggests they'll return. Keep track of them as as they happen with BioPharma Dive's new database. 

@Forbes shared
On Aug 10, 2021
From underwater drones to satellite propulsion systems and everything in between, the inaugural Forbes Asia 100 to Watch list spotlights notable small companies and startups on the rise across the Asia-Pacific region https://t.co/WklgroNqFj
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Forbes Asia 100 To Watch

Forbes Asia 100 To Watch

From underwater drones to satellite propulsion systems and everything in between, the inaugural Forbes Asia 100 to Watch list spotlights notable small companies and startups on the rise ...

@WIRED shared
On Aug 10, 2021
In the first three months of 2021, nine Israeli startups reached unicorn status – more than any country in Europe – compared to 15 in all of 2020, and 12 in 2019. https://t.co/1WBIbxn0my Via @WIREDUK
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The hottest startups in Tel Aviv

The hottest startups in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv founders are increasingly growing startups in deep tech