Steve Blank

APRIL 11, 2013

This post is about the how the Chinese government engineered technology clusters. – The Torch Program. In size, scale and commercial results China’s Torch Program from MOST (the Ministry of Science and Technology) is the most successful entrepreneurial program in the world. government’s SBIR and STTR programs.

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Board Effect

JUNE 23, 2021

When it comes to developing a responsible compliance program, your board can start by asking, “What makes a good compliance program for nonprofits?”. First, your board needs to consider the 3 purposes of your compliance program: Prevention. Exploring the 3 Purposes of a Nonprofit Compliance Program. Corrective action.

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Board Effect

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Along with that comes the responsibility for managing it appropriately and according to IT governance best practices, which is a relatively new issue for boards to address. This is no small task due the large number of individuals and employees that need to access the organization’s data on a regular basis. Review current IT program.

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Board Effect

MARCH 1, 2021

The growth of nonprofits, along with concern over how they’re being governed has prompted greater scrutiny over charitable organizations in general. Nonprofit boards face plenty of risks when they don’t have a full grasp on what’s required of them in the areas of governance and compliance.

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Steve Blank

DECEMBER 11, 2023

And by 1949, 652 employees and by 1955, 1400. Applicants were told that ERA was doing electronics work for government and industry. Unfortunately for the company they couldn’t tell anyone as their customer was the most secret government agency in the country – the National Security Agency. A year later, 420.

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Board Effect

APRIL 15, 2024

The profound impact of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is a centerpiece of the stewardship of these organizations; sustained and effective social response and problem solving requires diverse and inclusive governance. Far beyond corporate strategy; it’s about fulfilling missions effectively. Luckily that’s what boards do.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 11, 2013

This post is about the how the Chinese government engineered technology clusters. – The Torch Program. In size, scale and commercial results China’s Torch Program from MOST (the Ministry of Science and Technology) is the most successful entrepreneurial program in the world. government’s SBIR and STTR programs.

Programming 170

Programming Technical Review SBIR China 170

Transformify

JUNE 11, 2021

Employee engagement is a designed methodology for the workplace to track and improve employees' job duties, a position with the company culture, and fellow employees. HR and management use employee engagement methods to achieve a number of goals and objectives. Identifying Employee Needs.

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Startup Lessons Learned

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

We took the feedback we gathered in previous years to expand on and improve the program. And, again, you can now see the whole program on our site. Talk descriptions, speakers, workshops, evening events, Ignite, Office Hours…but we’re getting a little ahead of ourselves. Let’s slow down and go over just what we have and for whom.

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Board Effect

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Managing nonprofit organizations with effective governance means running a nonprofit well. Good governance is a huge asset in ensuring that the board is performing at its optimal level, which will lead to good performance by the organization. The Five Keys to Governing and Managing Nonprofit Organizations Effectively.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Before you act, shut up and listen to employees, customers, and futurists. Keep your eyes and mind open to free sources of innovation in every ecosystem, including open-source software, university cooperative programs, and the many incubators and accelerators supported by volunteers and communities.

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David Teten

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

I’ve recently met with several universities, nonprofits, and government employees who’ve all asked the same question: how can we promote entrepreneurship? The first and primary role of a government is to provide basic public goods competently. To the extent that the government fails to do that, it will retard job creation.

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Board Effect

JUNE 28, 2019

Governance is a framework that accounts for all the processes of governing organizations and businesses. A healthcare board of directors and executive management are in charge of all aspects of corporate governance. A healthcare board of directors and executive management are in charge of all aspects of corporate governance.

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Feld Thoughts

MAY 9, 2011

Over the past few years, I’ve spent some time thinking about how the government can help entrepreneurship. It started with my role as the co-chairman of the Colorado Governors Innovation Council which was my first involvement in any formal way with any government initiative. Necessity will drive efficiency.

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Board Effect

APRIL 3, 2019

Ongoing financial pressures and legislative uncertainty are contributing issues to the top governance challenges for hospital boards of directors. Boards must evaluate their risks related to their balance sheets and employee retirement asset pools. Governance Challenges Facing Children’s Hospitals.

Government 45

Government Los Angeles Balance Sheet Technical Review 45

Board Effect

DECEMBER 5, 2023

When used effectively, it can help your board reach wider audiences and enhance your nonprofit’s programs as you work to address complex societal challenges. We’ll also touch on AI ethics and governance, and point out some of the AI challenges and considerations your board should take note of.

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ReadWriteStart

APRIL 5, 2023

In recent months, Silicon Valley has featured quite a bit in the news, as some high-profile household tech companies have been laying off droves of employees. Still, public support for the startup ecosystem has remained steady as the government seeks new interventions to help reboot its startup economy.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Acquiring seed-stage funding is admittedly tough, but a source that I find often overlooked is government grant funding, accessible in the U.S. through Grants.gov , an online directory of more than 1,000 federal grant programs that don’t look for equity or payback. The approval process is long and bureaucratic.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 5, 2020

You can, however, make sure you do your part in keeping your employees and yourself safe from the disease. During this time, it’s also important to safeguard the morale of your employees. Speaking of help, the Federal Government has allotted upwards of $2 trillion to help those struggling in the US economy.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 24, 2020

Some businesses are open, while others are closed but trying to reopen while the remainder are waiting for the government to allow them to reopen. Failure to Access Small Business Administration (SBA) Programs. The majority of businesses owners do not full advantage of the programs the government is offering.

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Small Business Technical Review Southern California SBA 191

Board Effect

MAY 18, 2023

As straightforward as that sounds, nonprofit boards must be aware of the rules and restrictions that govern nonprofits to continue operating legally. The federal government describes the types of nonprofits exempt from federal income tax in the 501(c)(3) section of the United States Internal Revenue Code.

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Board Effect

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

The web developers determined to make the duties of the wonderful people they worked with easier by making a program to help them lead their organizations more efficiently and effectively. Together, they worked on a concept for a software program to ease nonprofit board duties, and BoardEffect was born. When is Giving Tuesday?

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2022

Within your company, one of the most important things you can do is encourage and invest in the development of your employees. A great way to do this is through leadership development programs. But what exactly are these programs, and how can they benefit your company? What Is a Leadership Development Program?

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Up and Running

JULY 28, 2022

The size standards are different for each industry and are defined by the government body established to oversee such matters. Generally, the size is based on the number of employees and annual receipts for a given period. What you need depends on your location, business activities, industry, and government rules.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 28, 2014

He’s helping city government in Philadelphia become more innovative by applying Lean startup methods and Philadelphia University’s innovation curriculum. I asked him to share an update on his work on teaching lean techniques to local governments. Building a Government Innovation Curriculum. Here’s the story of our journey.

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Board Effect

AUGUST 28, 2023

This fosters a positive and supportive work environment where employees feel valued and motivated. Higher Employee Morale and Engagement: When employees feel that their organization operates ethically, they are more likely to feel proud of their work and committed to the organization’s mission.

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Board Effect

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Impact Assessment Evaluating the impact of AI on the organization’s programs, services, and beneficiaries is essential. Elements of an AI Governance Framework An AI governance framework is essential to ensure responsible and ethical use of AI technologies by nonprofit organizations.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 21, 2016

government has gotten in on the act. The idea is to create true partnerships with your employees, to share risks and rewards in a very concrete way—and it’s hard to get more concrete than the numbers on your bonus check. Offer training to make sure employees “get it.” Yet, this is a trend whose time has come.

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Board Effect

JULY 10, 2023

Despite the similarities and differences between for-profit and not-for-profit healthcare organizations, the right governance technology can give not-for-profit organizations a much-needed boost in efficiency. Not using governance technology could cost your board time, energy, and money. What Is a For-Profit Healthcare Organization?

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Board Effect

JUNE 25, 2023

They want to help nonprofits achieve their goals, whether those goals are creating a community feeding program, raising money for scholarships , or cleaning up a local waterway. Doing so will improve the working conditions at your organization, paving the way for better job satisfaction among current employees and attracting future employees.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 7, 2020

The Small Business Paycheck Protection Program provides small businesses with funds to pay up to eight weeks of payroll costs including benefits. The great news about this program is that the loan will be forgiven if it’s used in this manner, so if you’ve already let your employees go, you can bring them back and pay them using this money.

Small Business 147

Small Business SBA Entrepreneur Software Review 147

Board Effect

JULY 14, 2021

Nonprofit board governance serves two very important purposes – fulfilling your nonprofit’s mission and ensuring its sustainability. Separately and together, nonprofit boards and governance play essential roles in the nonprofit sector, and it’s important to note the distinction between them. Basics of Nonprofit Board Governance.

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Board Effect

AUGUST 28, 2023

Reviewing the organization’s cybersecurity program: The board should regularly review the organization’s cybersecurity program to ensure that it is effective in protecting the organization from cyber threats — including insider threats. and that appropriate measures are in place to comply with these regulations.​

Technical Review 52

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VC Cafe

JANUARY 14, 2022

The government set a goal to increase the percentage of people employed in tech t0 15% but it cannot be achieved overnight. Both employees and investors typically have a 6 month lock up period (exceptions apply of course) so this can have devastating effects on liquidity and retruns. K-12 education is where the real challenges are.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2023

As business owners struggled to keep their companies afloat, many turned to business financial aid programs for relief. From government loans and grants to private investment opportunities, there was an abundance of resources available for those who needed it most. . One such program is the Employee Retention Credit (ERC).

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Board Effect

AUGUST 14, 2023

Cyberattacks Are Here and Rising Globally speaking, organizations in the financial services sector suffered the second-largest number of known breaches in 2022, just behind government organizations and ahead of the retail sector, according to threat intelligence firm Flashpoint. Ransomware attacks are rising and becoming increasingly costly.

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Government Security Framework 52

Board Effect

AUGUST 14, 2023

Cyberattacks Are Here and Rising Globally speaking, organizations in the financial services sector suffered the second-largest number of known breaches in 2022, just behind government organizations and ahead of the retail sector, according to threat intelligence firm Flashpoint. Ransomware attacks are rising and becoming increasingly costly.

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