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Why The Government is Isn’t a Bigger Version of a Startup

Steve Blank

This article previously appeared in War On The Rocks. Some of the best and brightest wanted to work for defense contractors or corporate research and development labs. Indeed, Silicon Valley was born as a center for weapon systems development and its software and silicon helped end the Cold War.

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Why Companies and Government Do “Innovation Theater” Instead of Actual Innovation

Steve Blank

This article previously appeared in the Harvard Business Review. The type of disruption most companies and government agencies are facing is a once-in-every-few-centuries event. Ultimately, companies and government agencies need to stop doing this or they will fail. Over time as these organizations got large, they built process.

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A Guide to AI Ethics and Governance for Mission-Driven Organizations

Board Effect

However, mission-driven organizations, including nonprofits and those focused on social and environmental causes, face several unique challenges when it comes to AI ethics and governance. What Is AI Governance and Why Does It Matter for Mission-Driven Organizations? AI technology is bound to advance.

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How to Improve Governance for Your Hospital Board

Board Effect

How to Improve Governance for Your Hospital Board. Improving hospital governance is an issue that has come to the forefront in recent years because many who work in the field believe that clinical governance has taken a back seat to other important managerial issues like policy changes, setting target measures, and performance.

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Technology, Innovation, and Great Power Competition  – 2022 Wrap Up

Steve Blank

government agencies, our federal research labs, and government contractors no longer have exclusive access to these advanced technologies. Each week the students had to read 5-10 articles (see class readings here.) Government agencies to provide context and perspective on commercial technologies and national security.

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Cybersecurity Skills Gap: Solutions to Fill the Talent Void

The Startup Magazine

As organizations digitize their operations, they face a higher risk of cyber attacks, ranging from data breaches to ransomware. A World Economic Forum article states that 71% of organizations have unfilled cybersecurity positions. A World Economic Forum article states that 71% of organizations have unfilled cybersecurity positions.

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

Steve Blank

This article first appeared in West Point’s Modern War Institute. 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. Our guest speaker was General John Raymond , Chief of Space Operations. Class 2 focused on China, the U.S.’s