Category Archives: Innovation

Venture Funding of Biotech is VERY Concentrated… and Very Limited

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Alexander Szewczak

Fierce Biotech has released their latest analysis of venture capital funding of biotech in the U.S. last year, broken down by metropolitan area: Source: http://www.fiercebiotech.com/story/top-15-cities-biotech-venture-funding/2014-03-06 San Francisco is back out in front, edging out Boston-Cambridge.  After San Diego and Washington, funding … Continue reading →

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Why build a house when you can print it?

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Alexander Szewczak

Extrapolating the 3D printer trend one step further, researchers are working on systems that can “print” large scale structures made of concrete.  Like a house, for example –printed in only 24 hours.

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Did You Know? 2013 – Technology Impact on Society and Business

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Alexander Szewczak
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To Infinity… and Back!

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Alexander Szewczak

Yesterday SpaceX launched its first satellite payload into geosynchronous orbit, at a price 75% lower than currently charged by other commercial launch providers.  Even more impressive is the fact that SpaceX has been steadily developing the required technology to slow down and … Continue reading →

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Windows virtual computing services for the masses

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Alexander Szewczak

Well, it’s not quite free software, but Amazon has just announced “WorkSpaces“, a $35 per month complete Windows virtual computing service for your phone, tablet, or laptop. While the price may have to come down some more for widespread adoption, … Continue reading →

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The Age of Free Software is Upon Us

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Alexander Szewczak

Apple just announced that their latest version of OS X, “Mavericks” is available now, for free.  Both Apple and Google now offer free operating software, subsidized by hardware, advertising, or other software sales.  Can Microsoft continue to charge for Windows? … Continue reading →

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Boston-Cambridge is THE Life Sciences Hub

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Alexander Szewczak

Luke Timmerman from Xconomy has published an analysis of where the major Life Sciences companies are located. Using the criteria of having $100 million in cash and short term assets as the definition of a major firm, his analysis highlights … Continue reading →

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Not your father’s yacht racing…

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Alexander Szewczak

Congratulations to Oracle Team USA on winning their America’s Cup defense. When you think of the America’s Cup, if you think of this: …think again!

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3D Design for Everyone

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Alexander Szewczak

Last Sunday night I finally taught myself how to use the free 3D design software, SketchUp.  It’s pretty cool.  It took me about 30 min to watch a few video tutorials and get the hang of it, and another hour and … Continue reading →

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iOS 7 after 48 hours. I’m still left flat.

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Alexander Szewczak

So I also updated my iPad 2 and spent the weekend playing with iOS 7 on both phone and tablet, and the experience reinforced my initial impressions.  For the phone form factor, the new OS is definitely harder to read … Continue reading →

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