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Hacking for Defense @ Stanford 2020 Lesson Learned Presentations

Steve Blank

And the trick is we use the same Lean LaunchPad / I-Corps curriculum — and kept the same class structure – experiential, hands-on, driven this time by a mission -model not a business model. Hacking for Defense has its origins in the Lean LaunchPad class I first taught at Stanford in 2011. Goals for the Hacking for Defense Class.

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A Conversation with 2020 Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang

View from Seed

We sat down with Andrew Yang , current 2020 Presidential Candidate, who’s whole platform is based on reimagining the American economy with Universal Basic Income, to chat about the benefits of making this a national policy. Then the government says ‘hey, great news! That’s below the poverty line.

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Technology, Innovation, and Great Power Competition – Class 7 – Space

Steve Blank

These instruments of national power employed in a “whole of government approach” to advance a state’s interests are known by the acronym DIME -FIL. Raymond said a focus for the Space Force is being lean and fast, innovative and unified. Class 2 focused on China, the U.S.’s s primary great power competitor. America’s Space Forces.

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The Educators Summit: Adapting to the COVID Economy

Steve Blank

In July 2020, 400+ educators gathered online to discuss and share best practices for Lean education in the virtual environment. Join me, Jerry Engel, Pete Newell, and Steve Weinstein for the 3rd edition of Lean Innovation Educators Summit on December 16th, 1 – 4pm EST , 6 – 9pm UTC. We learned a ton. Register here.

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8 Small Business Management Strategies for 2020

The Startup Magazine

Is your small business equipped to weather the storm of 2020? The government-induced lockdown in response to COVID-19 has created conditions where the economy is now the softest we’ve seen since the Great Depression. The post 8 Small Business Management Strategies for 2020 appeared first on The Startup Magazine.

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Leading With Purpose: Connect and Inspire Your Team With Ellen Glasgow

Board Effect

After the volatile year in 2020, changes related to the pandemic and other external forces pushed her team to work together and rise to the occasion, resulting in 100% of her team members hitting their goals. Technology promotes good governance by eliminating hurdles and roadblocks to achieving the mission.

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Action Today for CFO’s

Steve Blank

He teaches the Lean LaunchPad class at Stanford with me. If appropriate, offer to sign a longer agreement in exchange for lower cash payments in 2020 and 2021. Some companies, and perhaps some governments, may default. And the minute he talks about financing I shut up and take notes. Review all marketing programs.

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