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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. Process Versus Product.

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15 Unexpected Costs of Cutting Your Nonprofit Board Portal Software

Board Effect

One of those decisions might be around discontinuing your board portal software to save money on technology costs. A lack of understanding or being underinformed regarding these duties can result in liabilities for the organization and be considered poor board governance.

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Board Governance Policy Template

Board Effect

Good governance encompasses an array of issues. When corporate and organizational issues are going well, we tend to give credit to good governance practices. On the flip side, we also tend to blame poor governance practices when companies and organizations aren’t doing well. What Is the Purpose of a Governance Committee?

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The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Of Software Patents

Startup Professionals Musings

I always advise software startups to file patents to protect their “secret sauce” from competitors, and to increase their valuation. This patent holding company has charged infringement and demanded royalties from every app developer for the iPhone and Android, for a feature most agree has been in apps for many years.

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Technology, Innovation, and Great Power Competition – Class 4- Semiconductors

Steve Blank

This article first appeared in West Point’s Modern War Institute. . This “whole of government approach” is known by the acronym DIME -FIL. Please watch the video, review the slides and blog posts]. should improve its ability to design and produce semiconductors, and develop and retain relevant talent. In the U.S.,

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10 Tips For A New Venture To Survive The Early Years

Startup Professionals Musings

According to my experience and this Motley Fool article from a few years ago, the challenge is very real, with around half of all new businesses no longer existing after five years. My first advice for new entrepreneurs is to pick a domain that doesn’t have the sky-high up-front development costs, like online web sites and smart phone apps.