David BaxleyMay 24, 20212 minOut of Office AnglersThe sun had just risen as we gathered at the boat ramp in Bourne, Massachusetts. There were five of us from LabShares, and everyone's...
David BaxleyApr 23, 20212 minCardboard in the LaboratoryCleanliness is critical in any laboratory, but especially so in an incubator space where organization and proper labeling are key. With...
David BaxleyMar 31, 20212 minWhat the Heck is a Steam Integrator?Everyone knows that one of the first rules to successful biology is sterility. How many times have you used media that was not properly...
David BaxleyMar 5, 20213 minThe Care and Keeping of -80C FreezersHow many times have you gone to the Minus 80 freezer and been unable to find a sample you are sure you stored in there? You know it’s...
Jeff BehrensJun 22, 20202 minWe’re Growing! LabShares Newton Expands Office Space Due to Increased Member DemandNew Office Space Available Immediately for the Scientific Community-at-Large LabShares Newton is excited to announce that we have...
-Feb 13, 20203 minIn Biotech, Not All Roads Lead to Kendall Square...A couple of weeks ago, the Boston Globe ran an article by Scott Kirsner, “The suburbs are cheaper, but they don’t have what Kendall...
-Dec 2, 20195 minDealmaking 102 – Know Thyself (and Your Partner and Deal Team)Getting a pharma deal done is a critical growth step for any biopharmaceutical startup. In a previous post, I discussed a number of the...
-Oct 4, 20197 minPharma Partnering 101: Dealmaking Basics for Scrappy Scientific StartupsThe end customer for many biotech firms is often a larger biopharmaceutical company looking to build their pipeline or technology...
-Aug 13, 20197 minBiotech Conferences: How to Survive JPM, BIO and the Speed-Dating Madness The conference business is alive and well – biotech entrepreneurs can easily spend significant time and money on scientific and business...
-Jul 15, 20194 min Managing the Semi-Virtual Biotech Firm: IT to the Rescue Many scientific and technological innovations over the past decade have enabled a new type of biotech startup to operate successfully –...
-Jun 7, 20194 minCEO Groups: A Uniquely Valuable ResourceSome of the most impactful experiences I have had as CEO of two different companies occurred through my participation in confidential CEO...
-Apr 23, 20195 minGrants and the Scrappy Science StartupFor thinly funded startups, grants can be an excellent source of early funding, leverage for an angel round, and a significant...
Jeff BehrensMar 22, 20195 minAngel Financing in Life SciencesAngel investors are significant players in the startup ecosystem who, through syndication with other angels, can invest amounts on par...
Jeff BehrensMar 6, 20193 minWhy Lean Lab Startups?Today, science-based startups can take advantage of a growing ecosystem that supports the efficient capital launch and operation of these...