Thomas Lee
Reporter | Emerging and Growth Companies
Phone: 612-673-7744
E-mail: tlee@startribune.com
Thomas Lee covers Minnesota’s emerging companies, primarily in the medical and technology industries.
Recent content from Thomas Lee
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It's tough to make big bucks with tiny technology
Three firms have licensed nanotechnology from the U of M - with varying results. But the long-term potential remains promising.
Jun 28, 2009 -
Prosecutors seek records in Medtronic fraud probe
The company faces a subpoena in a federal fraud investigation involving surgeon and former consultant Dr. Timothy Kuklo.
Jun 24, 2009 -
A promising niche for nanotech
Applying nanotechnology to existing medical products could profoundly change treatments and products, experts say. Summary.
Jun 21, 2009 -
State's med-tech boom slows to a crawl
Investors are shying away from medical device firms as cost pressures mount.
Jun 21, 2009 -
Project: Honing the Edge
A continuing series on innovation in Minnesota.
Jun 15, 2009 -
UEL still finding its feet
The St. Paul facility is having trouble with its identity amid a recession and a diluted relationship with the U.
Jun 15, 2009 -
Two firms will acquire SoftBrands for $80M
The software company's CEO said the weak economy made it harder to stay independent.
Jun 13, 2009 -
Investment tax credit measure dies
The devil was in the details as the state angel investor measure failed to survive in the Capitol.
Jun 1, 2009 -
Evolutionary ideas shape technological revolutions
Sometimes the most innovative technology already exists. It just means using it in a different way.
May 25, 2009 -
Diagnosing a Minnesota niche in medical marketplace
Though not big in pharmaceuticals, Minnesota is emerging as a center for diagnostics technology that can help speed drugs to market. Experts say the state could be a natural incubator for firms making such technology.
May 18, 2009
