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Economics

Prescription Drugs: Access, Affordability and the Human Cost

Few aspects of the American healthcare system provoke more frustration than prescription drug pricing. When patients skip doses of insulin to save money or pay $500 for a medication that costs a fraction overseas, it raises a fundamental question: how can something essential be so unaffordable in one of the richest countries in the world? […]

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Career Advice

College Athletes: Trained for the Game, Built for Business

When I think of my favorite colleagues throughout my career, it stands out that they are disproportionately former college athletes. I have seen the advantages of athletics really translate into the professional business setting – grit, teamwork, time management, and more. It is also no secret that super competitive roles (e.g. investment banking or consulting) […]

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Marketing Startups

Pitching Is a Journey: Take Them Somewhere Wonderful

So far, we have discussed how to map your ecosystem’s network to identify and research key stakeholders, and how senior allies can help your ideas reach the right ears. The next step is ensuring you arrive at each meeting well prepared, so you don’t squander the unique opportunities ahead. It is not just about having […]