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WMed Innovation Center The WMed Innovation Center is a purpose-built incubator and accelerator created to support life science, technology, and engineering ventures of all kinds.

Acquired by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed) in January 2016, the Innovation Center on the medical school’s Parkview Campus is a 69,000-square-foot, purpose-built incubator and accelerator created to support life science, technology, and engineering ventures of all kinds, from the earliest startups to maturing companies. Innovation Center residents benefit from subsidized, low-cost laboratory, office and conference space; high quality scientific equipment and expertise; and a range of support services.

Unchecked growth can actually spell the demise of a startup. Controlled growth is much more sustainable. "The Risks of S...
11/05/2026

Unchecked growth can actually spell the demise of a startup. Controlled growth is much more sustainable. "The Risks of Scaling Too Fast"

For decades, entrepreneurs have been told to prioritize growth above all else. But the authors’ research shows that this β€œgrowth first” logic often undermines long-term success. In their rush to reach scale, founders frequently lock in flawed business models with weak unit economicsβ€”a proble...

Founders' investment is important, but you must understand the rules for putting money into your business. Taking money ...
11/04/2026

Founders' investment is important, but you must understand the rules for putting money into your business. Taking money out of your business is an article for another day. πŸ˜€ "Putting Money into Your Business: Know the Tax Consequences"

Putting Money into Your Business: Know the Tax Consequences - How the advance of funds is treated impacts the tax treatment

11/03/2026
It's time to start looking for holiday gifts for the business people in your life. Here are some ideas. "5 Leadership Bo...
11/02/2026

It's time to start looking for holiday gifts for the business people in your life. Here are some ideas. "5 Leadership Books To Help High Achievers Turn Insight Into Action"

Discover the leadership books for high achievers that can help high performers turn knowledge into actionable steps.

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10/30/2026

Happy Halloween eve! Enjoy a spook-tacular weekend. πŸŽƒ

A capable board of directors can make or break a company. "Building a Board That Fits"
10/29/2026

A capable board of directors can make or break a company. "Building a Board That Fits"

Boards tend to suffer from two design problems: First, they’re set up to reflect the instincts of founders, CEOs, or company owners rather than counterbalance them. Second, even effective boards often fail to evolve as their organizations change. The solution starts with taking into account your f...

It's budget season! "5 Smart Ideas for Building Your Strong 2027 Budget"
10/28/2026

It's budget season! "5 Smart Ideas for Building Your Strong 2027 Budget"

5 Smart Ideas for Building Your Strong 2027 Budget Consider these 5 smart ideas for building your strong 2027 budget

Don't risk building something that no one wants. Dig deep into customer discovery before investing time and money into p...
10/27/2026

Don't risk building something that no one wants. Dig deep into customer discovery before investing time and money into product development. "Stop Looking for Business Ideas. Start Looking for Problems to Solve."

Stop searching for business ideas. Learn how identifying real customer problems can help entrepreneurs discover valuable business opportunities.

AI is everywhere. Now it is helping develop life-saving drugs. "Takeda Pharmaceutical: Reimagining R&D With AI"
10/26/2026

AI is everywhere. Now it is helping develop life-saving drugs. "Takeda Pharmaceutical: Reimagining R&D With AI"

A case study examining how Takeda transformed R&D through AI-driven drug discovery, business-led governance, and cultural change across a global pharmaceutical enterprise.

The occasional all-nighter happens in every company. When it becomes the rule instead of the exception, that's not good....
10/23/2026

The occasional all-nighter happens in every company. When it becomes the rule instead of the exception, that's not good. "Research: Sleep Deprivation Is a Leadership Problem"

Sleep deprivation remains widespread among leaders, and many leaders underestimate how much fatigue affects their performance. A new survey of 1,009 U.S. managers and executives suggests that the problem is less about individual sleep habits than about workplace culture: what leaders allow and what....

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4717 Campus Drive
Kalamazoo, MI
49008

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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