The CombineA Diligence Answers a Myriad of QuestionsIn my previous post, I walked through what “diligence” means to various roles in the business world. Each purpose of a diligence is…Apr 28, 2017Apr 28, 2017
The CombineDig Deep to Do Due DiligenceWhen you engage in any new project, you have to do some diligence. Buying a house? Do your diligence. Investing in a startup? Do your…Apr 26, 2017Apr 26, 2017
The CombineThe Case for Entrepreneurial Experience in Healthcare InnovationExperience matters: Why it is a good idea to partner with an seasoned entrepreneur when it is time to take your healthcare concept to…Mar 14, 2017Mar 14, 2017
The CombineWhy Corporations Struggle to Monetize Disruptive Innovation“Corporate Innovation” is an often-maligned buzzword. Raise the topic and you’ll quickly hear a lot of incorrect talk about how “big…Feb 7, 2017Feb 7, 2017
The CombineWhat Value Story Does Your Company Tell?No self-respecting buyer or major investor will take your word that your financial health (and your perceived valuation) is what you say it…Feb 1, 2017Feb 1, 2017
The CombineHow corporate need trumps intrinsic valueWe see it all the time: “BigCo Acquires 3-Year-Old Startup NewCo for $X Billion!” Sometimes, we say “WOW! What a great strategic move, even…Jan 26, 2017Jan 26, 2017
The Combine9 Reasons $100M Isn’t Worth ItA recent article in the Harvard Business Review puts forth the argument that big companies are better at entrepreneurship than startups…Jan 9, 2017Jan 9, 2017