Posts by ericg
Former Palantir engineer launches AI platform to help small businesses win gov’t contracts
Alumni from major defense tech companies such as Palantir and Lockheed Martin have launched their own startup in Boston. Read More
Read MoreBoston Scientific pays $188 million for newly built Minn. facility
Boston Scientific has been expanding its already sizable presence in metro Minneapolis. Read More
Read MoreMBTA Green Line shutdown: Here’s what you need to know
Today is the second day of the shutdown of key MBTA routes through downtown Boston, as commuters battle frigid weather and navigate an extensive disruption to the transit system. Read More
Read MoreFormer MassChallenge leader takes helm at NEVCA to broaden New England reach
Hope Hopkins is taking over leadership of the New England Venture Capital Association with plans to expand its reach, and she shared her thoughts on everything from the organization’s commitment to inclusivity to where she would invest money if she had half a million dollars to put into a single sector. Read More
Read MoreBusiness tax changes in 2026 bring back old deductions
Business owners will need to stay on top of a number of new credits and deductions in 2026. Here’s what’s changing and how companies can capitalize. Read More
Read MoreThe National Observer: How airline execs are navigating turbulence
As a challenging 2025 for the airline industry comes to a close, executives reflect on the decisions made and share their expectations for the future. We share those insights, and we spotlight leaders making moves in real estate and finance, in this week’s coverage from The National Observer. Read More
Read MoreFrench tech giant locks in 320,000-square-foot Waltham headquarters lease
French software maker Dassault Systèmes renews its massive Waltham headquarters lease, marking Greater Boston’s largest suburban deal since the pandemic. Read More
Read MoreMIT launches quantum initiative to tackle challenges in science, health care, national security
MIT’s quantum initiative comes as Massachusetts has already committed tens of millions of dollars to build up related technology sectors, and officials say partnerships like this one are exactly what the state wants to support. Read More
Read MoreEmployers have a new point of emphasis in their benefits strategies for 2026
Talent retention is no longer the top priority for companies. Read More
Read MoreState investigations into convention center authority spark leadership crisis
Legislative committees are launching separate probes into alleged racial discrimination and the destruction of devices during previous investigations at the convention center authority, creating a leadership crisis at the publicly funded agency. Read More
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