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Stakeholder Management Startups

Before the Pitch: The Art of Knowing Who Matters

In the previous article, we discussed how to balance the dynamics between a young founder with a vision and a senior stakeholder. Now that we understand how to establish our vision, the next question becomes: who should you talk to first? Every university has a range of internal funding mechanisms across real estate, operations, and […]

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Economics

Who Pays? Who Profits? Inside America’s Healthcare Machine

The U.S. healthcare system is a complex mix of public and private financing, with government programs playing a crucial role in funding care, regulating markets, and shaping health policy. While the private sector delivers a significant portion of medical services, nearly half of all healthcare spending comes from government sources. Programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and […]

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Healthcare

Mission-Profit Paradox: Non-Profit vs For-Profit Healthcare

In the U.S., healthcare operates within a dual framework of non-profit and for-profit providers. Both models serve as pillars of the healthcare system, yet they diverge in purpose and financial strategies. Non-profit organizations prioritize community service and reinvestment, while for-profits focus on shareholder returns and profitability. Despite key differences, both models face a common imperative to […]