Blog Posts
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The US Food and Drug Administration approved a treatment last week for a genetic disease called spinal muscular atrophy that causes infants’ muscles to waste away, potentially killing them before age of two. The price tag: $2.125 million for a one-time treatment. The list price immediately reignited controversy around the rising costs of drugs and how to…
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Today would have been my brothers 71st birthday. I’m thinking of you today mate. When we were in San Francisco a couple of weeks ago, we couldn’t help but notice people sitting at desks in the street where you would normally see cars parked. And the extraordinary thing is that it is almost impossible to find…
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In Mexico for a couple of speeches on disruption. If you haven’t been to Mexico City, definitely put it on your bucket list. It is fabulous. Tej Tadi is a neuroscientist, engineer and entrepreneur and his innovative approach to stroke rehabilitation has earned him numerous accolades. After years working in hospitals, Tadi realized traditional treatments…
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Tonight on the Bob Pritchard Radio Show live from Mexico City, is a great interview with Genevieve Morrill, the CEO of West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce who is an extraordinary community leader. If you believe in supporting your local community, this is one interview you should not miss. I’m in Mexico to give a couple…
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While speaking of New York, great news for those of us who love live theater. Theater tickets on Broadway last year outsold ticket sales of all 10 New York and New Jersey professional sports teams combined. WOW! The common wisdom is that ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft are crushing the yellow cab industry in New…