…the enduring competitive advantages in a global economy lie increasingly in local things – knowledge, relationships, motivation – that distant rivals cannot match. When Michael Porter wrote this in 1998,…
Of course we are being facetious when we use the word “scam.”But it nevertheless reflects the opinion of a major portion of the US population that have, shall we say,…
Is this 2020?Consider the following scenario…It is the beginning of the calendar year.A heretofore new and unknown virus is circulating the globe, causing significant morbidity and mortality.Half-way through the year,…
Many thanks to every one who participated in our recent survey on virtual / digital partnering. On the day this survey launched, the US had ~394,000 cases of COVID-19, with…
What will our industry and economy look like in the post-COVID-19 era?First of all, we would never recommend paying too much attention to anyone who knows precisely what the answer…
As our current situation continues to evolve, it is critical that your out-licensing and/or financing business plans and presentations account for COVID-19. This should be communicated to prospective investors and…
Empty spaces. What are we living for? Abandoned places. I guess we know the score... Over the past few months, our industry has been thrust in a variety of different…
Will the current coronavirus situation affect biotech and pharma business development?Yes...and No. As with most things, the answer depends on your point of view, the market you happen to be in,…
Are virtual or digital partnering conferences the wave of the future? Or will we revert back to face to face conferences once the current crisis is over?We are conducting a…
It is an interesting question. With so much information and mis-information coming at us, it is difficult to tackle this issue in a meaningful and insightful way. For those of you who are statistically…