There are Unique Economic Opportunities to Improve Healthcare

There are Unique Economic Opportunities to Improve Healthcare

In “Unscaling the Healthcare Economy”, Hemant Taneja makes some excellent points with regards to unique economic opportunities within the healthcare system that will also improve patient outcomes.

Read More

The State of The Physician Entrepreneurial Economy: Who Knows?

The State of The Physician Entrepreneurial Economy: Who Knows?

I his 1984 article, Peter Drucker outlined the structural transformation from an industrial economy to an entrepreneurial economy and articulated the drivers:

Read More

China's Turmoil Eases as Investors Refocus on the U.S. Economy

China's Turmoil Eases as Investors Refocus on the U.S. Economy

Investors in U.S. stocks and bonds have refocused their attention on the U.S. economy, as it continues to strengthen. The improvement in the economy may be a sign of the Federal Reserve increasing interest rates as soon as next month. People are starting to worry less about the effects of China’s currency devaluation.

Read More

How and Why Goldman Sachs quietly Became an Influential Tech Investor

How and Why Goldman Sachs quietly Became an Influential Tech Investor

Goldman Sachs, arguably the most powerful bank in the world, is quietly becoming one of the most influential investors in technology startups. According to research from CB Insights, Goldman has participated in 132 fund-raising rounds in private technology companies since 2009. Goldman has backed Uber, Pinterest, Dropbox, and 12 other so-called unicorns, that once-rare group of startups valued at over $1 billion. At last count, there were 119 startups valued at more than $1 billion, almost all created within the past few years. Goldman ranks in the top 10 of CB Insights’ unicorn backers.

Read More