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BIOSPRING BARCELONA has a remarkable energy. Despite The Crisis, there is optimism and a definite buzz. Figures (more to report later) all trend upwards for biopharma financing, after the last five years of misery. The old VC dominated financing landscape is facing radical changes with new models and vehicles. The number of new Bioclusters is increasing from Finland to Wales. Governments are responding under pain to develop new initiatives. Very exciting landscape. A big change from even two years ago. View in LinkedIn

NEW YORK'S MAYOR BLOOMBERG SEEKS TO LIMIT SIZE OF SODAS, in an effort to curb obesity. Some UK schools are limiting or banning junk food sales in schools. Great initiatives. The junk food industry has cynically exploited our ancient lust for high caloric, salty and sugary foods. With a sedentary Western lifestyle, this leads to obesity. It's time to dump the junk! http://lnkd.in/vvTDYh View in LinkedIn

ENTREPRENEURS, BEWARE OF UNSOLICITED OFFERS OF CAPITAL. I receive 1-2 solicitations a month from 'investors' offering large sums of capital, quite often from the middle east, with a diversification story, although they vary a lot. THEY ARE 419 SCAMS. Please do not be tempted, as they are very seductive and clever and thousands of people fall prey to them annually. They always ask for some fee processing payments upfront. Contact me if you have questions, as I have an x-Scotland Yard friend who is an expert on the subject. Avoid at all costs! View in LinkedIn

VIETNAMESE VENTURE FUNDS ARE SEEKING COMPANIES, and join the growing list of countries pouring money into young tech companies to stimulate their economies and create jobs. Most of these investments require in-country facilities. This is true for Taiwan, Singapore, Japan, UAE, the UK, many US states, and others. This hurdle is often a negative factor for a foreign company because of the demands of earlier investors. If this requirement was relaxed, in the form of enabling a research facility, or a subsidiary to be formed in the new country, it could be more attractive for emerging companies. http://yourviet.blogspot.com View in LinkedIn

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GENERIC DRUGS DRIVE DOWN BRAND PRICES ONLY WHEN THE IP EXPIRES, OR IS OVERTURNED. This data is hardly new. When the innovator IP has expired on a drug, the first to file generic drug typically enter the market, with 190 day exclusivity and drives down the innovator price, and gaining market share. When that exclusivity is over, several generics launch and the price erodes considerably. This is the life cycle of the Pharma industry, and its two segments: brand and generic. Today, as soon as a new drug is launched, generic companies start preparing formulations to be first to file. http://lnkd.in/zKDD8q View in LinkedIn

'STARTUP AMERICA' AND 'NYSE BIG STARTUP' programs are programs using local champions to organize bootcamps and mentoring, and linking SMEs to big companies, respectively. Since 66% of new jobs come from small business in the US, and they are hotbeds of innovation, fostering startups has become the economic passion of America, and it is spreading worldwide. http://lnkd.in/Y4DjcC View in LinkedIn