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Post by doodyfree on Dec 6, 2015 2:02:13 GMT -5
That was amazing, I needed that boost. Thank you! Reminded me of my first few days of DD on Al and MNKD, and why I invested in the first place.
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Post by hammer on Dec 6, 2015 9:05:20 GMT -5
Does any one know the date of this gala. Is this after Hakan stepped down?
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Post by liane on Dec 6, 2015 9:18:14 GMT -5
It's from June 2015 (I know - I was thinking the same as you hammer). It would have been more telling if it was from the past week. But even though it's months old, there does seem to be a genuine respect and admiration between Al and Hakan that bodes against acrimonious firing.
I just got done watching the whole thing ~ an hour ago (have been visiting with family). I gotta say - Al still has that sparkle and determination. He just lit up as the event went on. Go Al Mann!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2015 13:43:34 GMT -5
Also, between the story shared by the SNY guy and listening to Al speak, it's evident that Afrezza is Al's baby. He is so passionate about it that he talks everywhere he goes about it- even at a gala whose purpose was meant to congratulate and thank he and his wife. He turns the topic off of himself and directs it back to Afrezza. Yes, his eyes just light up. He loves Afrezza!!! Hakan gave a great speech I thought. And SNY and so many others were there to thank him. I hope everyone watches! What else does anyone need to know? This man will not give up! Wow, talk about inspirational! Sanofi's North American Diabetes executive praising Alfred and Afrezza; guess Jay Olsen from GS missed this video.
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Post by mnkdorbust on Dec 6, 2015 14:57:36 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing Liane! This is why i have an continue to bet on Al. Especially from the 34 min on point.
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Post by longinvstr on Dec 6, 2015 21:03:55 GMT -5
Thank you, I needed that
Some travel thru life to get Others travel thru life to give Some invent so that the invention my serve them Al invents so that the invention may serve others
(I bet he has a wallet sized Afrezza pk graph)
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Post by bloodrootfc on Dec 6, 2015 21:25:04 GMT -5
I got the impression that the Sanofi guy was insincere and so was Al. They are NOT buds. Sanofi views this as...we feel really stupid that we have to do business with someone outside of our wheelhouse in our primary market but we do so because we know the value of Afrezza. Al views this as...I don't have the resources to take this to market and this guy really hates my guts for making him come to the table but eventually he will cave because he wants my baby.
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Post by fedakd on Dec 6, 2015 21:42:14 GMT -5
I didn't get that impression at all bloodrootfc.
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Post by jeremg on Dec 6, 2015 22:00:19 GMT -5
I got the impression that the Sanofi guy was insincere and so was Al. They are NOT buds. Sanofi views this as...we feel really stupid that we have to do business with someone outside of our wheelhouse in our primary market but we do so because we know the value of Afrezza. Al views this as...I don't have the resources to take this to market and this guy really hates my guts for making him come to the table but eventually he will cave because he wants my baby. Keep in mind this was from a few months ago, June 2015.
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Post by lynn on Dec 6, 2015 23:48:25 GMT -5
I finally got around to listening to it , grant it I'm tired after 2 long shifts , but it validated for me what I've felt all along . This is Al's baby & Afrezza will succeed ! Will it pan out exactly how we want & hope ? Only time will tell , but I have a feeling that I'll always be proud that I was a part of this journey & after several months , I finally feel like buying more shares I know this is from June , but I don't care . I am confident , that with the Mann back at the Helm , much is happening behind closed doors & I'm going to trust him Happy Holidays to all Longs Lynn
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Post by bradleysbest on Dec 7, 2015 11:34:21 GMT -5
Agree that is was a great tribute for Al. It does make me more frustrated that 6 months later we are still languishing in knowledge, DTC, scripts etc.... Come on SNY get your act together!
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Post by kbrion77 on Jan 9, 2016 10:27:20 GMT -5
I got the impression that the Sanofi guy was insincere and so was Al. They are NOT buds. Sanofi views this as...we feel really stupid that we have to do business with someone outside of our wheelhouse in our primary market but we do so because we know the value of Afrezza. Al views this as...I don't have the resources to take this to market and this guy really hates my guts for making him come to the table but eventually he will cave because he wants my baby. I wanted to rewatch the video but it says it is private. But interesting comment back then paired with what has happened the last week or so.
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Post by harryx1 on Jan 9, 2016 10:37:29 GMT -5
I thought Mr. Purcell could use some fun Saturday morning reading...
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