Posts by ericg
Biogen vet’s new startup raises nine-figure round, moves to Watertown
The startup led by former Biogen Inc. and Amgen Inc. executive Jo Viney is pushing into autoimmune diseases with the help of $121 million in new funds. Read More
Read MoreGoulston & Storrs names first female co-managing director as Fantozzi steps down
Boston-based Goulston & Storrs will soon have a new co-managing director when Martin M. Fantozzi steps down after 15 years in that role. Read More
Read MoreVC funding update: Which Boston-area startups raised money in November?
It was a slow month for venture capital funding in November, with Boston-area companies raising around $280 million by our count. Read More
Read MoreMass. November business confidence remains flat
Massachusetts employer confidence held steady in November, continuing the trend of hovering between the line of optimistic and pessimistic territory. Read More
Read MoreNational Beat: ‘Death parties’ and more ways founders handle startup failure
A techie gift guide, ‘death parties’ for shuttered startups, and more startups to watch in our latest National Beat. Read More
Read MoreCannabis chair O’Brien was suspended after accusations of racism, court docs reveal
Shannon O’Brien rebutted the claims of racism in the court documents, saying that none of them have "any merit." Read More
Read MoreWS names a familiar innovation leader to run District Hall
Emails shared with BostInno show that WS is moving forward with its plan to operate District Hall as an innovation center for another decade. Read More
Read MoreIn life sciences, people of color are still ‘terribly’ underrepresented, MassBio report says
Non-Asian people of color currently make up just 14% of the Massachusetts biopharma workforce, according to a new report on diversity, equity and inclusion from the trade group MassBio. Read More
Read MoreDowntown Boston dining bucks national trend, and more retail news
Downtown Boston’s dining scene is bucking a national trend since the pandemic, thanks in part to growth in the Seaport. Here’s the latest on that and other retail and hospitality news. Read More
Read MoreFirst Citizens — the new SVB — expands in Boston with key hires
First Citizens Bank — the new SVB — is expanding its team in Boston with two key local hires for its middle market banking business. Read More
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