Archive for September 2020
Mass. jobless claims, still historically high, hit a new normal
For the past eight weeks, the number of unemployment claims has bounced between 14,000 and 20,000 a week, according to new data. Read More
Read MoreBiotech plans first drug trial, C-suite hiring push after $91M round
Korro Bio has more than $90 million in the bank and a lead drug candidate. What else does it need? A CEO. Read More
Read MoreFirst Person: Learning the limits of virtual reality
If my kids ever wished in the past for more attention from me, these last few months have eliminated that desire forever. Going into fall, we are all wondering: Which version of mom will prevail? Read More
Read MoreMassachusetts to let arcades reopen next week
Facing lawsuits from arcade owners, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced he is signing an executive order to allow indoor and outdoor arcades to resume operations. Read More
Read MoreSomEV’s electric mopeds and kick scooters are hitting roads this fall [PHOTOS]
Powered by batteries developed by SomEV at cleantech incubator Greentown Labs, the vehicles have a classic look and feel. The SomEV moped has a retro scooter design and is currently only available in white; the S1 electric scooter is reminiscent of the shared kick scooters that have taken over cities over the last few years.…
Read MoreFive things you need to know today, and radio on
Good morning, folks. Here are the five things you need to know to get your busy day started, plus why it’s good Boston is a multi-outlet town. Read More
Read MoreHere’s why the CEO of Harrington Hospital is ranked among the highest-paid in Mass.
Executives at large, Boston-based hospitals typically get the largest paychecks and the largest increases in compensation. But in the most recent year for which compensation data is available, they were joined by the chief executive of a much smaller entity. Read More
Read MoreFlagship’s newest biotech designed dozens of potential Covid drugs in 17 days
The startup emerged from Flagship’s laboratory this week with $50 million to rapidly create new treatments using machine learning. Read More
Read MoreBoston Children’s Hospital CEO to retire
Sandra Fenwick, the CEO of Boston Children’s Hospital since 2013, plans to retire in 2021. Read More
Read MoreAfter raising $200M, Boston unicorn CEO eyes IPO
With no set timeframe for Snyk’s IPO right now, CEO Peter McKay says he doesn’t exclude other forms of exits such as an acquisition or a listing via a special-purpose acquisition company, an expedited process that has become popular this year. However, "our view is probably more towards the traditional (IPO)," he said. The provider…
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