article thumbnail

6 Stories of Successful New Entrepreneurs to Inspire Your Business

Up and Running

Thanks to assistance from SBIR-funded research, iRobot was able to conquer the thorny challenge of moving a project from the demonstration stage to a marketable and profitable product. Since its inception, iRobot has sold over 30 million robots globally. iRobot — From robots to riches. Black Diamond — Skiing to success.

Columbus 134
article thumbnail

How to Build a Healthcare Startup

Up and Running

The global healthcare industry is in flux like never before. Not only that, but global equity funding to digital health companies reached $3.67 Your health startup business plan should be a tool to guide your growth. At first, you need to focus on developing your business model and validating it. Wrapping up.

SBIR 73