What health conferences can learn from SXSW

As any techie who’s been to one, two or ten SXSWs can tell you, time has only made it flashier, more crowded and more over the top. Between parties, panels, flash mobs, keynotes, themed buses, and serendipitous run ins with celebrities (of the tech and Hollywood...

Crafting the perfect VC pitch

By Gus Tai of Trinity Ventures   Getting a VC to commit to invest is more complicated (but usually briefer) than a marriage proposal. It requires that investor to make a highly personal commitment, and also recruit the other members of the firm. Every venture...

Take a tour of our SXSW zenden

If you are at SXSW you are probably wet, tired, and dare we say a bit hung over? We have the perfect cure. Check out the zenden — just follow the signs to Be Yoga at 43 Rainy Street (next to Google Village). Take your shoes off at the door. De-stress and get a...

Workshop: Building an advisory board that doesn’t suck

By Rock Health intern Jess Hershfield Watch the full presentation below, or read below for a full recap. All successful entrepreneurs have one thing in common: they are able to network their butts off. Surrounding yourself with appropriate advisors is vital to growing...

Roundup of the Future of Genomic Medicine Conference

Over 450 people registered for last week’s Future of Genomic Medicine V Conference, held on March 1st and 2nd and hosted by the Scripps Translational Science Institute in San Diego, California. Held at the picturesque Scripps Seaside Forum, the meeting addressed...