Notes from the East Woods

Category: Acquisitions

Cecropia and Business Growth

September 10, 2010 | Acquisitions, Competition, Life Sciences, Marketing, Strategy | No comments

The other day I came across the most ornery looking creature I have ever seen. It was 4 inches long, green and covered in blue, yellow, and orange knobs with little black spikes sticking out of each one – absolutely bizarre like some sci-fi genetics experiment gone wrong. This cecropia caterpillar is, however, a [...]

Owls, Voles and Acquisitions

March 4, 2009 | Acquisitions, Life Sciences, Marketing |

As the barred owl flew over my head with an unfortunate vole in its talons, it made me think about some of the current dynamics in the life science marketplace.  Companies are under increasing pressure as sales slow, cash reserves decline, and actions become more urgent.  Some companies will consume others as they all try [...]