What’s New in Entrepreneurship?
“Comparable Worth” Law Rectifies Gender Discrimination
The concept of “Comparable Worth” as a way to equalize gender pay under Title VII has been discarded by US courts as too murky to implement. Meanwhile, in New Zealand, a woman-led government is finally making it law. It is about time that so-called “women’s work” is recognized and compensated for its skillful value-add.
Read MoreOpening The Digital Front Door in Telehealth
The “Digital Front Door” is a new integrated digital experience that empowers people to take an active role in managing their health. It is based on the use of personalized mobile and web platforms, many of them created by start-ups. Spurred by COVID-19, established healthcare systems have forged relationships with these start-ups, opening the door to enhanced care.
Read MoreEnjoyed talking shop with Social Impact Entrepreneurs
Thanks so much to the 15 start-ups that joined the Zoom Fireside Chat to discuss how to take their start-ups to the next level!
Read MoreTelehealth, Mobile health and AI Q3’20 Results
For those interested in a comprehensive yet concise survey of the various digital health sectors, unicorns, investors, trends and more, check out CB Insight’s State of Healthcare Q3’20 Report. Lots of infographics and charts, and lots of promising up and coming companies, including a focus on Women’s Health.
Read MoreVenture Debt is a Growing Option for Start-ups
Venture Debt is a growing option for start-ups to access growth capital, while maintaining founder equity. The terms of Venture Debt include fixed repayment with interest secured by company assets, with a mild equity twist. This is a welcome trend, although piggy-backing on the prior infusion and support of Venture Capital.
Read MoreHybrid Independent Contractor Model Emerges
Uber, Lyft and DoorDash have successfully obtained the CA vote to retain their workers as independent contractors, but they conceded to providing some “employee” benefits to obtain this milestone vote. This may be the beginning of a new model for independent contractor talent hiring in the growing gig ecosystem.
Read MoreSEC to Expand Crowdfunding Investment Pool
The SEC recently voted to expand its mission to help small business fundraise in private markets by increasing the threshold crowdfunding amount to $5M and the amounts that the non-accredited can invest. This new access is expected to boost entrepreneurship, now ever more present in our new normal of COVID-19.
Read MoreThe Catch 22 in Crowdfunding Campaigns
A recent study shows that crowdfunding psychology requires a unique fundraising strategy. An abundance of early donations is viewed as originating from friends and family who have not scrutinized the deal, while the opposite is inferred from a lean start. Balancing this perception from day 1 is key to a successful campaign.
Read MorePPP Recipients can Self-Certify for Small Loan Forgiveness
Thankfully, the SBA has issued new guidelines for PPP loan forgiveness with the following changes. Recipients of $50,000 or less can self-certify that the money was used for covered expenses, the new application is one page short, and the requirement to maintain employee and salary numbers has been eliminated. This is a great step toward accomplishment of…
Read MoreHow Intrapreneurship is playing out in the race toward a COVID-19 vaccine
Wearing my digital health professor hat, I am sharing this article about the legal, social and political dynamics involved in forging a licensing deal between Oxford scientist inventor-founders of start-up Vaccitech, academia and big pharma AstraZeneca with the twin goal of profit and global access for a COVID-19 vaccine.
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