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Benchmark Journal Investing and Global Finance News Home About Economy International Company Focus The Best Of… Who Said It The Daily Take Español Deutsch How Anu Saad Propelled a Cancer Testing Startup to the Forefront of Patient Care Posted on April 26, 2024 by Tom Sanderson • 0 Comments This article was originally published on June 19, 2014. Based on the March 2002 article in IndUS Business Journal entitled Anu Saad – Making her mark” . Anu Saad has led a remarkable transition from academia to spearheading impressive growth of a cancer testing startup she took over as CEO. With no prior business experience, Saad grew the company from a small private firm to a major public corporation generating $189 million in annual revenue over nine years under her leadership. Saad’s journey began in India before her family immigrated to America when she was 11. Though no one in her family had a science background, Saad developed a lifelong passion for biology and medicine from a young age. She earned multiple science degrees including a PhD in developmental biology and taught at Cornell University. However, Saad grew dissatisfied with the narrow academic focus and was intrigued by the societal impact created in industry. In 1990, two academics founding a cancer testing startup recruited Saad as their Scientific Director. Saad recognized an opportunity to apply her expertise to directly improve patient lives. Within three years as CEO, she oversaw explosive growth – from 15 to 1,100 employees currently. Under Saad’s leadership, the startup has stayed rigorously focused on a mission of bridging scientific discovery with practical cancer care for community hospitals lacking access to academic centers. The firm offers specialized testing and biopharma research services and has amassed a database of over 700,000 diagnostic profiles, tracking outcomes on 1.7 million patients. While some analysts have recently questioned the startup’s stock performance and cash collection challenges, it remains an undisputed leader in quality cancer diagnostic services. Saad also continues an aggressive growth strategy, including a recent acquisition to enhance analytics offerings. Colleagues credit Saad’s unique blend of scientific and business talent for the startup’s emergence as an informatics powerhouse in the cancer space. Saad notes her proudest accomplishments are accelerating research and making a direct difference for over 200,000 patients last year alone. Filed Under: Uncategorized At Your Bleisure:” Combining Business and Leisure Travel Posted on April 11, 2024 by Tom Sanderson • 0 Comments As we adjust to post-pandemic work and life, the blend of business and leisure travel—dubbed bleisure—has grown, extending its allure beyond the realm of digital nomads to a broader spectrum of professionals. Spurred by the flexibility that remote work enables, employees are able to work a bit of vacation into business trips. Allied Market Research’s… Continue Reading Filed Under: Uncategorized Robust Growth Projected for the Health and Wellness Industry, 2023-2027 Posted on April 8, 2024 by Tom Sanderson • 0 Comments According to Technavio, the Health and Wellness Food Market is on a trajectory of robust growth, anticipated to expand by USD 452.93 million from 2023 to 2027, flourishing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. This market spans a broad spectrum of food alternatives tailored for health-conscious consumers, including immune-boosting selections, plant-based meat… Continue Reading Filed Under: Uncategorized Pretzels – Knot” Just a Snack Posted on April 1, 2024 by Tom Sanderson • 0 Comments The simple pretzel, a savory and reliable snack option, has experienced a recent innovative shakeup. This phenomenon has led to a large projected growth of 1.59 billion USD from 2023-2028, according to Technavio. With companies like Campbell Soup Company introducing flavors like Beer Cheese Pretzel Pieces, melding rich, creamy tastes with the classic crunch of… Continue Reading Filed Under: Economy Record High Gold Prices Posted on March 5, 2024 by Tom Sanderson • 0 Comments Gold prices hit a record high on Monday, reaching the highest level since gold futures began trading in 1974. Traders are hopeful that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates later this year. The price for April delivery of gold jumped up $30.60, closing at $2,126.30 per ounce. This marks the second day in a… Continue Reading Filed Under: Uncategorized Founder of Bob’s Red Mill Passes Away at Age 94 Posted on February 11, 2024 by Tom Sanderson • 0 Comments Bob Moore, the esteemed founder of Bob’s Red Mill and a prominent figure in the natural foods industry, has died at the age of 94. Moore, who passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 10, 2024, is celebrated for his indelible impact on the health food sector and his unwavering commitment to whole… Continue Reading Filed Under: Company Focus , Economy , Entrepreneurs , Environment Afternoon Tea Makes a Quiet Comeback Posted on January 18, 2024 by Tom Sanderson • 0 Comments A new trend has emerged in our increasingly fast-paced world, specifically in New York and Los Angeles: elaborate afternoon tea. Teahouses are a sanctuary from the outside world, an escape from social media and digital devices, and customers are drawn to the nostalgic quiet over the hustle and bustle found in coffee houses. Across both… Continue Reading Filed Under: Arts , Entrepreneurs World Travel Awards Names Miami Beach as 2023’s World’s Leading Lifestyle Destination.” Posted on January 4, 2024 by Tom Sanderson • 0 Comments The World Travel Awards named Miami Beach the World’s Leading Lifestyle Destination 2023,” marking another achievement for the city in a year filled with accolades. Over the past year, the renowned destination had secured the titles: North America’s Leading Beach Destination” and North America’s Leading City Destination.” Grisette Marcos, Executive Director of the Miami Beach… Continue Reading Filed Under: Uncategorized Concerns about Holiday Spending Posted on November 22, 2023 by Margaret Montevedeo • 0 Comments The upcoming holiday season poses challenges for U.S. retailers in apparel, electronics, and home improvement sectors. Businesses are unsure if increased discounts will drive anticipated consumer spending. October’s sales figures indicated a slowdown in economic demand, leading to a mixed holiday outlook as retailers gear up for Christmas shopping. To entice consumers during Thanksgiving, retailers… Continue Reading Filed Under: Economy , News , Personal Finance Flying Taxis on the Horizon Posted on July 24, 2023 by Tom Sanderson • 0 Comments While flying taxis may seem like the wave of the far off future, the F.A.A recently published a report delineating a plan for an air taxi market by 2028. Though there are many obstacles to overcome in order to create a market for air taxis, the FAA is confident about their 2028 start date. 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