Posts by ericg
SVB and First Republic lost deposits in Mass. New data suggests how much.
Both Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic may have lost a significant amount of Mass. deposits during the fallout following their failures, according to new data released by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Read More
Read MoreBattery company warns it will cut Mass. jobs unless new funding comes in
The company at this crossroad is Ambri, which since its founding in 2010 became one of the representatives of Massachusetts’s battery tech cluster. Read More
Read MoreWEX Venture Capital bets $100M on electric vehicle innovation for commercial fleets
One of Maine’s largest publicly traded companies is betting $100 million that electric vehicles will be a key part not only of consumer mobility but also commercial mobility. Read More
Read MoreSurvey finds Logan’s improvements aren’t enough to boost satisfaction ratings
Recent improvements at Logan aren’t enough to yet make a considerable difference a in J.D. Power airport satisfaction survey. Read More
Read MoreProposed restrictions on electricity competition spark debate
Advocates for a competitive energy market say electric customers prefer a choice of where they can purchase electricity, pushing back against proposed legislation aimed to protect them against what a recent state report found were significantly higher prices. Read More
Read MorePoint32Health’s new Social Inequality Index is aimed at shrinking health disparities
The parent company of Tufts Health Plan and Harvard Pilgrim HealthCare is hoping to help reduce disparities between different racial, geographic and other populations. Read More
Read MoreMorphic Therapeutic stock nosedives on disappointing trial data
With two Big Pharmas abandoning partnerships and its only clinical-stage drug posting less-than-encouraging data, Waltham’s Morphic Therapeutic has had a rough couple of years. Read More
Read MoreMassachusetts State House: spotlight on Latino leadership
This Hispanic Heritage Month, El Planeta took the opportunity to converse with several Latinos working at the Massachusetts State House, highlighting their contributions and experiences. Read More
Read MoreValo Health enters $2.7B pact with Novo Nordisk to develop heart drugs
The Denmark drug giant will use Valo’s platform that uses real-world patient data and AI computation to speed up the delivery and development process. Read More
Read MoreInno on the Road: New startups entering Maine ecosystem already have an impact
Organizations like Northeastern University and EforAll are expanding into Maine. There are already early signs of success, including a rise of VC funding in the state and the praise of local founders. Read More
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