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The Pros and Cons of Joining a Life Science Startup
01/22/2024 | 4 MIN READ

The Pros and Cons of Joining a Life Science Startup

In the dynamic realm of biotech careers, biotech startups are at the forefront of pioneeri...

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Top Pitch Competitions for Life Science Startups
11/08/2023 | 5 MIN READ

Top Pitch Competitions for Life Science Startups

The best pitch competitions that provide life science startups with a platform to showcase...

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Top Aesthetics Conferences in SoCal for 2024
11/03/2023 | 2 MIN READ

Top Aesthetics Conferences in SoCal for 2024

If you're passionate about aesthetics and eager to stay at the forefront of the latest tre...

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Strategic Negotiation Basics You Need to Know
09/08/2023 | 6 MIN READ

Strategic Negotiation Basics You Need to Know

This article highlights two basic rules of negotiations as well as how to create a plan. M...

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Know Before You Apply: SBIR / STTR Program
08/01/2023 | 6 MIN READ

Know Before You Apply: SBIR / STTR Program

This article will give a general overview of the SBIR funding program, its advantages, its...

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Marketing Your Startup Business for Explosive Growth
08/01/2023 | 7 MIN READ

Marketing Your Startup Business for Explosive Growth

Growing a startup is a lengthy process that requires hard work and determination. It's als...

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Building a Successful Advisory Board and Management Team
08/29/2022 | 5 MIN READ

Building a Successful Advisory Board and Management Team

Learn what to focus on when putting together an advisory board to reassure investors and h...

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ULP Announces 2nd Annual Pitch. Launch. Grow. Competition
06/17/2022 | 1 MIN READ

ULP Announces 2nd Annual Pitch. Launch. Grow. Competition

University Lab Partners announces the 2nd annual launch of Orange County’s pitch competiti...

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Common Startup Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
05/02/2022 | 4 MIN READ

Common Startup Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Review the most dangerous mistakes entrepreneurs make and how to avoid them. The Reasons S...

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Six Common Mistakes in Biotech Pitch Decks
02/14/2022 | 6 MIN READ

Six Common Mistakes in Biotech Pitch Decks

Learn how to avoid these common mistakes in biotech pitch decks. For biotech startups that...

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Premarket Approval for Medical Devices
01/18/2022 | 6 MIN READ

Premarket Approval for Medical Devices

Premarket approval is the most stringent regulatory pathway for medical devices and thus c...

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A Deeper Dive into Market Segmentation
12/13/2021 | 4 MIN READ

A Deeper Dive into Market Segmentation

Learn more about what market segmentation is, how to implement it, and its benefits. What ...

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How to Choose a Co-Founder for a Biotech or Medtech Startup
11/01/2021 | 6 MIN READ

How to Choose a Co-Founder for a Biotech or Medtech Startup

When it comes to choosing a biotech co-founder, there are many schools of thought regardin...

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Getting Your Tech Out of the Lab & Onto the Market
10/25/2021 | 5 MIN READ

Getting Your Tech Out of the Lab & Onto the Market

Learn about how to take your product into the market using 5 basic steps. The Leap The Lea...

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Business Resources for Biotech Startups
09/30/2021 | 6 MIN READ

Business Resources for Biotech Startups

Even for biotech startups, business resources are essential tools for organizing the non-s...

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Biocom - How Industry Organizations Benefit Biotech Startups
01/29/2021 | 5 MIN READ

Biocom - How Industry Organizations Benefit Biotech Startups

Industry organizations provide resources that help answer the many questions that arise. S...

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How to Find Lab Space for Biotechnology Companies
01/15/2021 | 7 MIN READ

How to Find Lab Space for Biotechnology Companies

Biotechnology companies require specialized facilities, specifically laboratory space. Thi...

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The Importance of Market Research in Biotech and Medtech Startups
12/11/2020 | 7 MIN READ

The Importance of Market Research in Biotech and Medtech Startups

Market research can be split into two categories: primary and secondary. Market research i...

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Business Development Basics
12/07/2020 | 6 MIN READ

Business Development Basics

Learn the basics of business development and a breakdown of some important principles. For...

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Customer Discovery: Understanding Problem - Solution Fit
12/03/2020 | 5 MIN READ

Customer Discovery: Understanding Problem - Solution Fit

Learn about Problem-Solution Fit and how to create a plan to benefit your new business. Ho...

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Tax Incentives for Biotech and Medtech Startups
11/20/2020 | 6 MIN READ

Tax Incentives for Biotech and Medtech Startups

Federal & state tax incentives that biotech & medtech startups can take advantage ...

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Hiring Best Practices in the Life Sciences
11/13/2020 | 8 MIN READ

Hiring Best Practices in the Life Sciences

For life sciences startups, hiring is one of the most important steps they will take. Howe...

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The R&D Tax Incentive Program in Australia
11/13/2020 | 9 MIN READ

The R&D Tax Incentive Program in Australia

Exploring the advantages of doing research and development in Australia. The Australian Fe...

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Business Services Every Life Sciences Startup Needs
10/26/2020 | 7 MIN READ

Business Services Every Life Sciences Startup Needs

This post lists vetted service providers at different price points. Biotechnology and medt...

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How to Negotiate Effectively
10/23/2020 | 7 MIN READ

How to Negotiate Effectively

4-step process to become more effective at negotiating and engaging with the other party. ...

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How to Create a Business Plan
10/19/2020 | 8 MIN READ

How to Create a Business Plan

It’s easy for researchers to get invested in the research portion of what may potentially ...

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Tips for Partnering with Big Pharma
10/19/2020 | 7 MIN READ

Tips for Partnering with Big Pharma

The choice to partner with big pharma must be considered carefully. Early stage biotech re...

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Unconventional Funding Sources for Biotech and Medtech Startups
10/12/2020 | 7 MIN READ

Unconventional Funding Sources for Biotech and Medtech Startups

These alternative funding sources can even be a better fit for some startups. Most biotech...

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HealthTech-Focused Customer Discovery
10/02/2020 | 7 MIN READ

HealthTech-Focused Customer Discovery

This article will detail what customer discovery is and how to do it. Customer discovery i...

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SWOT Analysis: A Business and Personal Success Tool
08/25/2020 | 8 MIN READ

SWOT Analysis: A Business and Personal Success Tool

No one sets out to have a business fail and yet many entrepreneurs skip essential steps in...

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Implementing Voice of Customer (VOC) in Your Business
07/15/2020 | 7 MIN READ

Implementing Voice of Customer (VOC) in Your Business

Learn more about how VOC can benefit your business. Many companies, both large and small, ...

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What is a Lifestyle Entrepreneur and How to Become One?
04/13/2020 | 6 MIN READ

What is a Lifestyle Entrepreneur and How to Become One?

Discover what makes a lifestyle entrepreneur and how to become one. A lifestyle entreprene...

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What Is the Lean Startup Methodology?
03/23/2020 | 6 MIN READ

What Is the Lean Startup Methodology?

The lean startup methodology and when it can be beneficial to take this approach. The lean...

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4 Key Types of Market Segmentation: Everything You Need to Know
12/16/2019 | 6 MIN READ

4 Key Types of Market Segmentation: Everything You Need to Know

The four primary types of market segmentation that you can use with your life science star...

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Entrepreneur vs. Intrapreneur: What's the Difference?
12/09/2019 | 7 MIN READ

Entrepreneur vs. Intrapreneur: What's the Difference?

Entrepreneurs & intrapreneurs have similar but also different traits, objectives, &...

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Start-up Services in Orange County
11/22/2019 | 3 MIN READ

Start-up Services in Orange County

Start-up services in OC are available for motivated life science entrepreneurs. Connecting...

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7 Angel Websites to Find Investors for Your Startup
11/18/2019 | 5 MIN READ

7 Angel Websites to Find Investors for Your Startup

Angel investors are highly beneficial for biotech startups who need access to early-stage ...

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Where to Find Life Science Events in Orange County
11/15/2019 | 2 MIN READ

Where to Find Life Science Events in Orange County

For a startup company, time and funds are undeniably limited. Networking effectively and c...

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What's the Difference Between an Inventor, Entrepreneur and Innovator?
10/07/2019 | 9 MIN READ

What's the Difference Between an Inventor, Entrepreneur and Innovator?

Learn the key differences between inventor, entrepreneur, and innovator. How we define our...

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Top 6 Medtech and Bioscience Socal Startup Conferences 2019
09/30/2019 | 6 MIN READ

Top 6 Medtech and Bioscience Socal Startup Conferences 2019

Attending conferences provides an opportunity to make connections with professionals. If y...

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The Top 10 Reasons Startups Fail to Find Success
09/23/2019 | 7 MIN READ

The Top 10 Reasons Startups Fail to Find Success

An extensive look at why startups fail to find success to help you avoid these issues. Run...

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A Guide To Risk Management For Startups
08/21/2019 | 3 MIN READ

A Guide To Risk Management For Startups

Learn to manage risks that your startup encounters. In today’s tech-savvy world, businesse...

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Startup Sourcebook: How to Jump Unforeseen Hurdles to Biotech Success
07/26/2019 | 1 MIN READ

Startup Sourcebook: How to Jump Unforeseen Hurdles to Biotech Success

This e-book also provides a list of valuable resources for budding Biotech entrepreneurs. ...

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11 Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs & Brilliant Innovators
07/22/2019 | 8 MIN READ

11 Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs & Brilliant Innovators

The 11 characteristics that are held by brilliant innovators and successful entrepreneurs....

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7 Ways to Improve your Professional Network for Startup Success
06/03/2019 | 7 MIN READ

7 Ways to Improve your Professional Network for Startup Success

If you want your startup be successful, it's important that you use all tools available. G...

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11 Reasons Why Networking is Essential for Any Startup
04/29/2019 | 7 MIN READ

11 Reasons Why Networking is Essential for Any Startup

Building your network is a key component to the ongoing success of your startup. Starting ...

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What is a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)?
04/15/2019 | 7 MIN READ

What is a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)?

MVP is a version of a product with just enough features to be usable by early customers. A...

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Incubator vs Accelerator: What's the difference?
04/08/2019 | 7 MIN READ

Incubator vs Accelerator: What's the difference?

Learn about the difference between incubator and accelerator and which one fits you. Incub...

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The UCI Wayfinder Incubator Program
04/01/2019 | 6 MIN READ

The UCI Wayfinder Incubator Program

UCI provides resources that helps entrepreneurs and local startups. The University of Cali...

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The Cove at UCI: Fostering Innovation & Entrepreneurship in OC
03/25/2019 | 6 MIN READ

The Cove at UCI: Fostering Innovation & Entrepreneurship in OC

The Cove aims to bring the Orange County business community together. Over a relatively sh...

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UCI Applied Innovation: Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Businesses
03/04/2019 | 6 MIN READ

UCI Applied Innovation: Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Businesses

The main goal is to support economic growth and job creation in the local community.UCI Ap...

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9 Reasons Why Startups Need Incubators
02/25/2019 | 7 MIN READ

9 Reasons Why Startups Need Incubators

Many highly successful and well known companies began as startups that used incubators. In...

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