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No Sugar-Coating: Vertex Pharma Founder Shares 8 ‘Rules’ for Startup Success

by Quincy Preston | Jul 26, 2023

From an old car parts garage, Vertex Founder Joshua Boger launched the Boston-based biotech giant in 1989, running it for two decades as CEO. Boger "unretired" in June to join fast-moving Alkeus Pharmaceuticals as executive chairman.

In Dallas, he shared the "mistakes" that led to his success with innovators at Pegasus Park. Here's his no-holds-barred dose of truth for all entrepreneurs.

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Nastia Liukin on Why Becoming an Entrepreneur is Just Like Training for the Olympics

by Alex Edwards | Sep 10, 2020

"Whether you're starting your own business, you're part of a startup, or you're raising a round of funding, you have to have the blood, sweat, and tears just like I did training for the Olympics," Liukin says. "That's how you have to feel every single day."

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Plano-Based Purpose Tea Among Stacy’s Rise Project $10,000 Grant Winners

by Chantal Canales | Jul 29, 2020

Purpose Tea Founder Chi Nguyen is one of 15 female founders taking part in the 2020 Stacy’s Rise Project, an initiative by Plano-headquartered Frito-Lay to support women and their food and beverage businesses.

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Scout & Cellar Founder Sarah Shadonix [Photo: Courtesy Scout & Cellar]

DFW’s ‘Clean-Crafted’ Wine Pioneer Launches New MIXABLE Brand

by Sandra Engelland | Jul 23, 2020

Founder Sarah Shadonix—recently named an EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist—says 2020 is a "roller-coaster year" loaded with opportunities for e-commerce. The company's latest offering is a light, lower-alcohol option for mixed drinks.

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