Archive for March 2024
Citizens CEO sees compensation drop for third straight year
Bruce Van Saun, CEO of Citizens Bank, saw his compensation drop slightly to $11.1 million in 2023, according to the bank’s most recent proxy statement. Read More
Read MoreThe National Beat: Bickering billionaires, flying cars and startup IPOs
This week’s edition of The National Beat looks at the next wave of potential IPOs for startups, some bickering billionaires and flying cars that could fit in your garage. Read More
Read MoreMIT, Stanford researchers raise seed funding for a new type of operating system
The researchers claim their new operating system will make users all but immune to ransomware attacks. Read More
Read MoreModerna CEO’s compensation dropped in 2023
Moderna Inc. CEO Stephane Bancel’s total compensation was down about 12% in 2023 compared to the year prior as the company experienced what its chief executive previously called a “difficult year.” Read More
Read MoreU.S. awards $335M for I-90 fix that could unlock Harvard development
The $1.9 billion project would create a West Station and unlock dozens of acres of Allston property for Harvard University to develop. But even as boosters cheer the new grant, the project still faces hurdles. Read More
Read MoreFive things: Tech layoffs, tipped worker wages and the ‘crazy FOIA lady’
Here are the five things you need to know in Boston business news to start your Tuesday. Read More
Read MoreMass. restaurant group highlights minimum wage poll ahead of hearing
As a state legislative committee prepares to discuss the potential to raise the minimum wage for tipped restaurant workers, an industry group is highlighting a poll that shows little appetite for change. Read More
Read MoreVacant RI biotech space, once owned by Rubius Therapeutics, offered at ‘deeply discounted price’
The 135,000 square-foot facility on 19 acres in North Smithfield was purchased by Boston’s The Davis Companies 13 months ago. It remains vacant. Read More
Read MoreBoston Speaks Up with Nick Cicero, media entrepreneur and analyst
Nick Cicero is an analyst, entrepreneur and growth expert operating at the intersection of digital media and advertising. He made a name for himself in the 2010s when he founded Delmondo, a social video analytics company. Read More
Read MorePerch to lay off 94 workers from Boston HQ in four stages
Perch’s CEO, Chris Bell, shared the news last week that the Boston-based Amazon aggregator was cutting jobs in connection with its deal with Razor Group. It is now clear how many positions are being cut and when. Read More
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