Posts by ericg
Autodesk wants your construction tech, says top exec Jim Lynch
Head of Autodesk’s construction unit Jim Lynch has seen "tremendous adoption" of tech in construction. "That’s primarily driven by the fact that construction is unpredictable, very low margin … and not very sustainable," he said. Read More
Read MoreThe National Beat: Female Founders to Watch, YouTube co-founder’s new venture and more
This week’s National Beat includes our inaugural Female Founders to Watch, a startup from the co-founder of YouTube and more. Read More
Read MoreCountry clubs are at a crossroads. Some are closing. Some see a big opportunity.
Thin margins and elevated operating costs are forcing some country clubs to close. But with the industry at a crossroads, some are taking a big swing at growth. Here’s a look at our special report on the state of country clubs — and what the future holds. Read More
Read MoreMerck to dish out up to $610M for Cambridge startup
Merck & Co. Inc. will spend up to $610 million to acquire a five-year-old biotech startup out of Cambridge. Read More
Read MoreChallenges for cannabis businesses are causing contraction across the industry
Since the first cannabis companies opened in Massachusetts in 2018, owners have been talking about the unique struggles of the state-regulated industry. But only recently have the full effects of those challenges come into focus. Read More
Read MoreSidley Austin LLP’s local headcount has doubled in 7 years
Ten years ago, law firm Sidley Austin LLP opened its doors in Boston. Three years after that, the firm had yet to grow very much, with only 13 attorneys. Read More
Read MoreEuropean patent office declares Moderna’s Covid vaccine patent invalid
The decision is a win for rival vaccine makers BioNTech SE and Pfizer Inc. Read More
Read MoreGibbons out as Mass. Convention Center Authority leader
His resignation, effective next week, comes shortly after a clash over a real estate development proposal and the release of a report critical of the MCCA’s diversity and inclusion efforts. Read More
Read MoreNew England Aquarium has a plan to create more bluetech angel investors
The aquarium’s new program aims to educate venture capitalists and angel investors about the scientific, environmental and business aspects of blue technology. Read More
Read MoreSturdy Health breaks ground on new $50M cancer facility in Attleboro
The new facility will be over 60,000 square feet and cost $50 million. Read More
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