A Quick Guide to Understanding the Problems with Financial Metrics in Biotech and Pharma
If you’re short on time and need to grasp the core issues with traditional financial metrics in biotech and
The “Visionary” Delusion: Self-Appointed Prophets of the Obvious
In Greek mythology, King Midas wished that everything he touched would turn to gold. In corporate life, many have developed
The Venture Capital Carousel: A Founder’s Tale of Money, Strings, and Shrinking Control
If venture capital were a relationship, it would be the kind of marriage arranged by a matchmaker who only gets
The problem with IRR
The Internal Rate of Return (IRR) is beloved by private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) firms, often regarded as
The Trouble with TVPI, DPI, and RVPI
Imagine this you’re an investor sitting in a polished conference room. The General Partner (GP) of a biotech-focused private
Identifying Red Flags: Detailed Insights into Statistical Anomalies in Clinical Trial Data
Clinical trials serve as the cornerstone of evidence-based medicine, providing critical data to evaluate the safety and efficacy of therapeutic
The VC Home Bias Problem: Why European Investors Refuse to Cross the Street
Venture capital, in theory, is about finding the best startups, wherever they may be. In practice? Many European VCs barely
The Corporate Award Industrial Complex: A Trophy for Everyone
There are few things as vague yet self-important as the phrase “award-winning”. It’s a flex, a flourish, a signal
The Boutique Consultancy Mirage
Few phrases carry as much self-importance and ambiguity as “boutique consultancy”. It appears on websites, LinkedIn bios, and PowerPoint decks
The Conference Conundrum: Pay-to-Play, Ego Panels, and Networking Woes
Let’s talk about a topic that doesn’t get enough attention but is painfully familiar to anyone in the
