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The Semiconductor Ecosystem – Explained

Steve Blank

The last year has seen a ton written about the semiconductor industry: chip shortages, the CHIPS Act , our dependence on Taiwan and TSMC , China, etc. Companies in the semiconductor ecosystem make chips (the triangle on the left) and sell them to companies and government agencies (on the right). Chip Intellectual Property (IP) Cores.

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Technology, Innovation, and Great Power Competition – Class 8 – Cyber

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. Class 2 focused on China, the U.S.’s China’s goal is to challenge and overturn the U.S.-led This is problematic as China claims Taiwan is a province of China.

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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning– Explained

Steve Blank

You succeed in convincing one company and a government to adopt computers and learn to code much faster than their competitors /adversaries. These technologies will transform businesses and government agencies. Which is why large clusters exist in the cloud, or the largest companies/ government agencies.) Carpe Diem.

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Looking Back On Tech, Startups, And VC In 2018

Haystack

China’s growth over the past few decades has been remarkable. Governments blocking acquisitions, the curtailment of company expansion, more scrutiny on overseas operations of U.S. companies, more sensitivity around technology IP and security. And, this goes well beyond the current resident of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

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Consider Emerging Markets for Your Global Expansion

Transformify

Globalization is the most significant challenge facing multinational firms today, especially in the emerging markets of Russia, Brazil, China, and Mexico. Emerging market governments often implement measures that support industrialization and prompt economic expansion. The Bottom Line.

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How Universities Can Help Students and Alumni Work in the Tech Industry

David Teten

Political science, government service, and law — Yale has the #1 rated law school in the US and a long history of alumni serving in government. For example, Yale could launch a center focused on applying political science thinking to the governance of major internet businesses (e.g., the world’s largest country, Facebook).

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Taking stock of the Dutch tech cluster: What The Netherlands needs to win the European startup scene

The Next Web

For example, the city of Amsterdam is currently tendering for a third ’tech’ university in the city together with an investment fund and IP attached. Look out China, we’ll advise you into submission! The Next Web and the Next Women) and several government backed initiatives. An uneasy relationship with ambition.