Posted by Barry @ MaRS, August 30th, 2010
Giving a boost to life sciences in Ontario
We’ve got $7-million for Ontario life sciences firms.
Got your attention? Since joining the Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF) in July, the most common question I’ve had from my contacts in the venture capital and angel investing world is: “Is the IAF going to be making new investments?” The answer I want everyone to hear is: “Yes!”
And now we’re in an even better position to boost Ontario-based private life sciences companies with this newly-announced fund.
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Posted by Adam Spence, August 25th, 2010
Social Venture Exchange: Investing in a better world
A new initiative has just moved into the building under the SiG@MaRS banner: the Social Venture Exchange (SVX), which hopes to drive good investments for a better world.
Over the next few years, we’ll develop and pilot an exchange that will assess and attract sustainable financing for ventures with a social mission, from enterprising non-profits to social purpose businesses. We want to drive financial capital towards improved social and environmental outcomes. In short, we are trying to attract more money to drive a more just society.
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Posted by Allison Fisher, July 12th, 2010
Ready, set, pitch!
Presenting yourself effectively is an essential tool in the business arena and can spell the difference between success and missed opportunities. This is the premise for TechAlliance’s annual 60-Second Pitch Contest. This unique three-step program ensures that our member organizations are shown the road to success and are given the opportunity to compete for over $30,000 in business acceleration resources, products and services.
We are pleased to announce the 2010 winners!
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Posted by John McCulloch @ MaRS, May 17th, 2010
BIO: A close-up on the biotech industry
Just got back from the 2010 BIO International Convention in Chicago – the Superbowl of the biotech industry.
Last year’s BIO was a decidedly gloomy affair as investment dropped to levels not seen since the mid-90s, but this year there was a cautiously optimistic tone as the industry adapts to the “new normal” of capital constraints.
Here are some take home messages from the event.
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Posted by Keri @ MaRS, April 26th, 2010
Building an Effective Pitch
Need to create a pitch deck that packs a punch? Whatever you do, don’t create it last minute (i.e. creating your pitch on the plane to your meeting is a definite no-no). Pitch decks that are effective take more time and energy than most people realize. Anyone can create slides within minutes of starting to use PowerPoint, but creating really impactful slides takes time and thought. Fortunately, there are some useful tips that can help guide you.
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