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Cleantech; Life Science; Startups; Technology
January 17, 2013 Posted by
Knowing the significance of innovation startups on the prospects for growth in the US economy overall, we starting asking leaders of startup companies about four years ago how their businesses are performing, whether they are hiring and which policies will continue to enable their growth.
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Public Policy
December 14, 2012 Posted by

The U.S. has traditionally led the world in medical device innovation.  That's good - good for patients, good for our health care system, good for U.S. jobs, and good for the balance of trade.  

 

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Public Policy
November 28, 2012 Posted by
By this time next week, along with a contingent of our clients who run medical device companies, we'll be on Capitol Hill sharing the perspective of innovative life science startups that are facing increasing headwinds in starting, funding and growing their businesses.
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Cleantech; Life Science; Startups; Technology
November 01, 2012 Posted by
The 2012 Startup Outlook Survey captures a U.S. economy in transition. The technology sector continues to lead the broader economy out of the downturn, posting strong returns even as the overall economy strains to rebound. Dynamicnew sectors are growing rapidly, businesses are hiring and startup executives are bullish on the U.S. market. Optimism and confidence remain high.
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Public Policy
June 29, 2012 Posted by
The JOBS Act is designed to help growing companies get the capital they need by removing barriers, giving them more options, and eliminating or deferring costly legal and accounting hurdles. In approving the legislation, Congress and the President recognized the power of the innovation economy to create jobs and invent new products and services that improve our quality of life.
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Public Policy; Startups
April 19, 2012 Posted by
Today, I testified before a key subcommittee of the House Committee on Small Business: The Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax and Capital Access about the opportunities and challenges that high-growth small businesses face in the arena of capital formation.
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Public Policy
January 13, 2012 Posted by
Section 619 of the Dodd-Frank Act, commonly referred to as the "Volcker Rule," strictly limits banking entities' ability to sponsor and invest in hedge funds and private equity funds.
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Public Policy
January 09, 2012 Posted by
For nearly 30 years, Silicon Valley Bank has dedicated itself to supporting the individuals and companies who create disruptive new technologies. We believe that strong IP rights are essential for innovation.
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