Donn Rubin may be getting nervous about his bet with Robert Coughlin, although losing this particular wager could be good for entrepreneurs in St. Louis. The two bio tech leaders – CEOs of BioSTL and MassBio respectively – have a friendly bet riding on the outcome of World Series 2013.
If the Red Sox win, Rubin will send a case of local craft beer and some St. Louis barbecue to Coughlin. If the Cardinals win, Coughlin will send Rubin some of Boston’s finest “chowdah” and will introduce him to a few Boston venture capitalists.
“If by some chance the Cardinals squeak by with a World Series win, which I can’t imagine at this point, I’ll be happy to share some of Boston’s best assets – VCs and clam chowder – with Donn,” said Coughlin.
“These two teams and their cities have rich histories and lots to brag about,” said Rubin. “I’d love to share our beer, barbeque, and biotech. But if the World Series ends how I think it will, Bob will have wait to get his beer and BBQ next time he’s in St. Louis!”