On October 12, 2012, Safeguard Scientifics' EVP and Managing Director, Jim Datin presented a case study at the RBC Biotech Conference, which focused on “Biotech Success Stories of the [Philadelphia] Region”. Jim Datin presented a case study on Avid Radiopharmaceuticals, a Safeguard partner company from 2007-2010, when it was acquired by Eli Lilly. The presentation, entitled "“The Success of Avid Pharmaceuticals from an Investor's Point of View" highlights the critical factors to building a great company, "The 5 Ms" -- Management, Market, Model, Momentum and Moat.