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The next phase of innovation

Start Up Blog

If we can agree on these truths and what innovation is, then we can usher in a long over due, different type of innovation. This can be done through products, services, methods, processes, business models or governance. . But before we explore the next phase of innovation, it’s worth reviewing the phase we are currently in.

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China’s Torch Program – the glow that can light the world (Part 2 of 5)

Steve Blank

This post is about the how the Chinese government engineered technology clusters. Of all the Chinese government programs, the Torch Program is the one program that kick-started Chinese high-tech innovation and startups. It did so by building a national network of a 1,000+ Productivity Promotion Centers. Seed Funding (Innofund).

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China’s Torch Program – the glow that can light the world (Part 2 of 5)

Steve Blank

This post is about the how the Chinese government engineered technology clusters. Of all the Chinese government programs, the Torch Program is the one program that kick-started Chinese high-tech innovation and startups. It did so by building a national network of a 1,000+ Productivity Promotion Centers. Seed Funding (Innofund).

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May Business Angels Spread Their Wings Over Kenya?

Transformify

Having a great idea is just the beginning, the execution, network, funding and the support are key. The venture aims to empower young people with the knowledge, resources and necessary network that will enable them to start, run and grow a business. Hersman also co-founded Ushahidi, an open source software firm.

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In Silicon Valley, Founders Fight for Control

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Uber Needs to Transition from “Pirate” to “Navy”

Reid Hoffman

Dara is a steady, capable, well-respected executive, which will be important as he works to turn around Uber’s woes, including multiple lawsuits, government investigations, a troubled culture, and most recently, simply astonishing board shenanigans. They are willing to break the rules, but remain moral — an ethical pirate.

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The Future of Startups 2013-2017

Scalable Startup

Marc Andreessen: So the computer industry started in 1950 and basically ran for 50 years with the same model, which was a model where all of the new computers, all the new technology, all the new software started out being sold for the highest prices to the biggest organizations. So originally the customer was the Department of Defense.