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A necessary component to maintaining a strong innovation economy in the United States is insuring the widgets and intellectual property (IP) developed by entrepreneurs is protected with patents.  The US patent system is complex, but the following study found that C-suite executives believe patents are the the blueprints of future technologies. A recent survey collected Continue Reading…

In January, we wrote about quarterly venture capital investment in Midwest, South and Texas-based companies — regions in which Chrysalis invests.  We discussed these regions often overlooked by institutional investors as  a hub for startups and innovation.  Recently, the MoneyTree Report updated their quarterly venture capital investment data, releasing 1Q 2013 numbers.  1Q data is Continue Reading…

Recently, the following article by Venture Partner Alan Ying was published in his Inc Magazine “Growth Factor” column.  Alan discusses why lowly product management is key to any startup and why “hard marketing” with worth the blood, sweat & tears. Why Product Management Is Everything Many companies think they’re doing product management, but they’re not. Continue Reading…

Above is a video of David Jones discussing how America’s healthcare system will improve only if we fix the root of the problem….our health.  Without change, the combined effects of increasing costs, an aging population, epidemic obesity and provider shortages will bring the system to the breaking point.  Change is happening! Clearly, from the data Continue Reading…

Andrew Shatté, Ph.D. is the chief science officer at meQuilibrium — a Boston-based Chrysalis portfolio company that offers an online, stress management tool.  Dr. Shatté has been researching resilience and stress for over two decades and has developed effective programs for children, college students, and corporations. In the article below he discusses whether it is Continue Reading…

We all know what we want healthcare to be:  affordable, accessible, transparent and focused on proactive care instead of reactive care.  We’re delusional to think that integrating technology into the healthcare equation will be the silver bullet that solves all the industry’s challenges.  Don’t get me wrong, it will help and we’re making significant strides Continue Reading…

Below is a recent article written by Liz Griggs, Chairman & CEO of Next Image Medical (NIM), a Chrysalis portfolio company based in San Diego.  NIM offers the next generation of radiology services management. Leveraging cutting edge technology, NIM offers high-quality, low-cost health care diagnostic solutions — focusing on the worker’s compensation industry. “Ninety-plus percent Continue Reading…

Now more than ever, patients are become discerning consumers of their own healthcare.  They have mounds of data available at their fingertips and they are taking charge of their health.  The National eHealth Collaborative (NeHC) conducted its annual Stakeholder Survey, collecting feedback from over 200 healthIT stakeholders.  Below are some of their findings. The respondents Continue Reading…

Monday meetings are part of every venture capital firm’s DNA.  Partners gather around the table to discuss the firm’s operations.  Chrysalis Venture Partner Alan Ying discusses five tips management should consider when holding a company meeting.  Don’t fall into the “have a meeting for the sake of a meeting” trap. How to Hold Productive, Tolerable Continue Reading…

For the 80% of those non-active Americans who say they choose not to exercise because it bores them; well you’re in luck, exercise has been “game-ified”.  The phenomenon became mainstream when Nintendo launched the Wii in 2006.  The video game console got kids off the couch and active while gaming — simulating the game of Continue Reading…