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Open Innovation in DC

Startup Lessons Learned

Something interesting is happening in Washington, DC right now. The Federal government is being transformed - initially, in small ways - by people I think should be recognized as entrepreneurs. Right now, all three are present in DC. I don't control any government contracts. I have no budget," he said. "I Start small.

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6 Stories of Successful New Entrepreneurs to Inspire Your Business

Up and Running

In addition, those funds enabled the company to open a DC field office. Rather than seeking private funding, the company’s owners obtained funds through DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency), committing them to building products for government use. Since its inception, iRobot has sold over 30 million robots globally.

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University of Michigan Joins the Global EIR Network

Feld Thoughts

After a decade, it’s clear that our federal government has broadly failed us on this front. In 2015, I announced the Global EIR initiative to try something different. Today, I’m happy to welcome the University of Michigan to the Global EIR network.

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Looking Back On Tech, Startups, And VC In 2018

Haystack

Technology is, like water, flowing and seeping into nearly every sector and eventually into most of the global economy. 4/ Global Trade Wars Are For Real. Governments blocking acquisitions, the curtailment of company expansion, more scrutiny on overseas operations of U.S. 6/ Venture Capital In Expansion Phase.

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Visit to Case Foundation and Startup America

David Teten

On February 16, I visited Washington, DC, where I attended an HBS Club of DC lunch on the Case Foundation and Startup America. Although they focus on initiatives that leverage technology, they engage in a wide spectrum of cross-sector collaborations with for-profit, government, and non-profit institutions. Promoting innovation.

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Presidential Innovation Fellows, round two

Startup Lessons Learned

Yes, there are Lean Startups even in the United States federal government. For my take on how this is possible, you can see my previous post on Lean Government here. MyUSA Simplifying the process of finding and accessing information and government services that are right for you. Take a look and judge for yourself.

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Out of the Crisis #3, Jen Pahlka and Raylene Yung on creating the U.S. Digital Response

Startup Lessons Learned

Deputy Chief Technology Officers Cori Zarek and Ryan Panchadsaram to help all levels of government with COVID-19 response and delivery of services. Highlights from the show Jen describes her background in government-tech partnerships. (2:52) 12:44) A look at the three waves of requests coming from government. (14:06)