ReadWriteStart

APRIL 5, 2023

Europe Tallinn For decades Estonia has been at the forefront of technological and business innovation in the Baltic region. As of 2020, the country was ranked as the second most innovative globally. The city has produced some of the region’s most notable startups, including Lazada, Capillary Technologies, and Dignify, among others.

South Africa 136

South Africa New York City San Francisco Technical Review 136

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

We just completed the eighth week of our new national security class at Stanford – Technology, Innovation and Great Power Competition. Joe Felter , Raj Shah and I designed the class to cover how technology will shape the character and employment of all instruments of national power. Class 2 focused on China, the U.S.’s

Technology 318

Technology Russia Artificial Inteligence United States 318

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 18, 2019

Act II was “revenge of the luddites” in which some local governments banned them and some annoyed citizens stole them or broke them. Scooters are now seen by the local government as an important long-term solution to both congestion and to reducing pollution. Springtime is Here: A New Watermark Yes, there was seasonality.

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South America Global New York City Software Review 250

Board Effect

OCTOBER 20, 2023

This blog post explores the digital transformation of healthcare governance, showing how software can empower board members, streamline processes, and, ultimately, enhance patient care. The term data governance was established to describe how organizations collect and utilize data.

Software Review 52

Software Review Software Technical Review Management 52

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 31, 2022

The technology sector in the United Kingdom is upbeat for 2022, with the majority of tech companies surveyed by industry organisation TechUK expecting revenue, investment, and staff to rise this year. Digital technology and labour skills will be the critical areas of investment. Global Talent Visa. StartUp Visa.

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Board Effect

AUGUST 23, 2023

Huge changes are all around us – technology, the economy, climate change, the future of work and more. Keeping pace with trends affecting governance requires change even in the best of times. Are we using technology ethically? What areas of change should your board focus on? What areas of change should your board focus on?

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Software Review Minnesota Government 52

NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

A new study considers whether it is better to “go global” from day one, or to grow locally first. With talent in sales, marketing, and technology, Niesh was still missing some critical processes and systems – including elements of finance and human resources – to support their growth.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 22, 2023

We've also seen extensive use of technology and increased remote working. As a result, businesses in this field should leverage technology to provide interactive, easy-to-understand educational content that can help customers make health-related decisions and maintain healthy habits. Thanks to Erik Pham, Health Canal ! #2-

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Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Entrepreneur Social Media 124

ReadWriteStart

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Investment in research and development, in turn, means allocating and using finances to support this process with technology solutions, scientific and tech talents, equipment, etc. Total global private-sector R&D investment, by industry. Direct government funding and tax support for business R&D.

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Offshore Demand Germany Global 140

The Startup Magazine

MAY 2, 2022

Bitcoin is often thought of as an American invention, but it’s actually a global phenomenon. This is due to a number of factors, including the continent’s status as a financial hub, its regulatory environment, and its history of embracing new technologies. Role of Bitcoin in Denmark.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 7, 2011

. —— I was invited to Finland as part of Stanford’s Engineering Technology Venture Program partnership with Aalto University. a government that’s trying to help, but gets in the way. Government Funding: Tekes , Sitra , Finnvera , Finnish Investment Industry. 9-to-5 Venture Capital.

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Finland Venture Capital Government Russia 325

ReadWriteStart

MARCH 31, 2020

In the same vein, various technological innovations such as artificial intelligence have made VC funding easier and less biased. According to Ben Narasin , “in 2020, investors will require firmer governance and oversight structures to safeguard against negative impact and ensure these protections are mandated in their term sheets.”.

Technical Review 175

Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Startup Term Sheet 175

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 26, 2022

This is critical since the government is moving toward a speedier payment system, which will reduce the time it takes for victims to get compensation. The Paycheck Protection Program which was formed last year under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, received additional financing. Photo Credit: Sarah Jameson.

Software Review 123

Software Review Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Entrepreneur 123

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 20, 2017

Artificial intelligence (AI), which is essentially a set of tools and programs that make software ’smarter’ in a way an outside observer thinks the output is generated by a human, is starting to break out on the global stage. For most in Asia, AI in its most basic forms is already evident in daily lives.

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Artificial Inteligence Asia Singapore Technical Review 150

Startup Lessons Learned

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

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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Fractional CTO Government Technical Review Analytics 158

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

JANUARY 4, 2018

The Silicon Valley-oriented technology press outlets don’t cover us because we’re not in San Francisco, even though we’re more successful than most of the startups they cover. This week we closed $250M in financing from Silver Lake , the premier technology private equity firm.

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Engineer Revenue San Francisco Security 152

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Cloud computing has become a buzzword in the recent years, with numerous companies providing the technology to enable organizations to access applications over a network to remote computing sites. Governments adopting the use of the Cloud. by Yi Ning Lim, marketing specialist at GMO GlobalSign.

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Cloud Asia Government Mobile 223

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

It is a centralised place where companies and governments come along to participate in trade activities. For startups and entrepreneurs, awareness of the stock exchanges will help prepare you for a potential public financing of your company through an initial public offering, known as an IPO. ’ Its valuation is $13.8

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Stock Initial Public Offering New York China 114

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The world around us is being disrupted by the acceleration of technology into more industries and more consumer applications. And the loosening of federal monetary policies, particularly in the US, has pushed more dollars into the venture ecosystems at every stage of financing. What Has Changed in Financing?

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Pre-Money Valuation Valuation Venture Capital Early Stage 471

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 26, 2012

Multiple high-profile attacks on organizations and governments around the world, including Malaysia, have grabbed international headlines due to their well-coordinated nature and the scale of the data breach. It was reported that 70,000 new security threats are discovered daily globally. 2011 was a Watershed Year for Hacktivism.

Malaysia 226

Malaysia Intellectual Property Government Technical Review 226

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

Note that the inner ring shows their global equivalents.). The Chinese government must be laughing hysterically over U.S. When the Chinese government censors (run by their propaganda department ) shutdown access to yet another U.S. Most of their parents still tell them to work for the government or a big company.

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China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 324

VC Cafe

JANUARY 24, 2023

Highlights from the report: Global gaming industry saw record year with over 1300 deals and $127B in disclosed deal value. Unity, Riot Games, Microsoft, Google and Playtika, are just some of the recent companies who announced layoffs, affecting thousands of jobs.

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Generative AI San Francisco Technical Review Europe 104

The Startup Magazine

APRIL 29, 2021

Technology is not typically the first on the agenda. The Global Innovation Index places Switzerland as the most innovative country in the world. This is down to an intense focus on digitalisation that stems from the nation’s enormous banking industry, facilitating an ecosystem ripe for technological modernisation.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 16, 2011

During the Forum, Cloud Computing was highlighted as the number one technology priority for companies in 2012. Global companies like IBM, NEC, Cisco and Oracle were out in full force to share about Cloud Computing, providing a nod to the rapid growth in Cloud services in Asia. The Sleeping Dragon Awakes in China.

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Asia Cloud Software Review China 222

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The technology insights and expertise of Stanford Engineering. Silicon Valley’s deep technology ecosystem. and globally. Simultaneously, each of us was actively engaged in helping different branches of the government understand, react, and deliver solutions in a rapidly changing and challenging environment.

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Security Silicon Valley Russia China 373

Hearpreneur

AUGUST 26, 2021

Technology has proved to have a great driver of the rise of ‘future industries’ and those that were previously seen to be tech-proof. 2- Federal government contracting. Public sector contracting and more specifically federal government contracting is a cash cow. Thanks to Paul Mansur, NXT GEN Technologies ! #12-

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Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Securities and Exchange Commission Entrepreneur 113

ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 13, 2011

I was invited to Finland as part of Stanford's Engineering Technology Venture Program partnership with Aalto University. A government that's trying to help, but gets in the way. Finnish startup successes on a global stage include MySQL , F-Secure , Rovio , Habbo , Playfish , The Switch , Tectia , Trulia and Linux.

Finland 158

Finland Venture Capital Government Russia 158

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

Note that the inner ring shows their global equivalents.). The Chinese government must be laughing hysterically over U.S. When the Chinese government censors (run by their propaganda department ) shutdown access to yet another U.S. Most of their parents still tell them to work for the government or a big company.

China 216

China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 216

Steve Blank

MAY 11, 2021

Department of Defense is coming to grips with the idea that the technologies it needs to keep the country safe and secure are no longer exclusively owned by the military or its prime contractors. The military is clamoring for cutting-edge technologies in areas like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and autonomy.

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Artificial Inteligence Marketing Startup Silicon Valley 337

David Teten

JULY 29, 2011

in Economics, with concentrations in Finance, Management, and Entrepreneurship, and will be returning to J.P. David brings a proven track record for growing emerging technology companies. Morgan Chase in the Treasuries & Securities Services division. Franklin is a recent graduate of the Wharton School of Business with a B.S.

Venture Capital 133

Venture Capital Software Review New Jersey Technical Review 133

David Teten

JULY 14, 2014

Technology innovation, globalization of markets, and recent market volatility such as the 2008 market collapse are driving painful changes (for some) in the asset management industry. How does the increase in government regulations come into play? However, this is about to change. Why pay high fees to experts who cannot deliver?

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Management Portfolio Institutional Investors Government 114

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

And of course we know globalization and commoditization is forcing companies to innovate continuously or get left in the proverbial dust. Put this buttoned-up concept together with its dreamy-eyed sibling and you have “innovation governance” — something that is sorely needed in many organizations. It’s that simple.

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Government Channel Metrics Portfolio 100

thebarefootvc

JANUARY 27, 2014

Last week, a chart in the Wall Street Journal listed private companies globally that have raised capital at $1 billion-plus valuations from venture capital firms. Some, such as Chinese mobile company Xiaomi, were founded less than five years ago while others such as Good Technology have been around for more than a decade.

Technical Review 63

Technical Review Valuation Venture Capital Investment Bankers 63

Start Up Blog

MAY 28, 2020

Perception also informs finance. Likewise, it’s a lesson in the importance of brands, and being seen as technologically competent and future-centric. The Economic Perception of You: Being seen as future-focused and technologically literate in your career is a bankable asset. Rightly or wrongly, perception is reality.

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Valuation Technical Review Singapore India 48

ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 29, 2023

According to Jungle Ventures, Southeast Asia’s technology startups had a combined valuation of $340 billion in 2020. As per a report by InformationAge , by 2040, Asia is projected to top 50% of global GDP and drive. However, the prospect of new startups is more focused on emerging technologies.

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Asia Indonesia Silicon Valley Malaysia 171

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

On Bplans, we often share information about United States’ specific resources, like SBDCs (small business development centers), but those resources probably aren’t as helpful to global entrepreneurs. Also, look for resources affiliated with your country’s government. IDEA Information Technology Developers Entrepreneurship Accelerator.

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Global South Africa United Arab Emirates United Kingdom 62

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 7, 2013

What will the future of InfoComm Technology (ICT) be like? Painting the scenario of how things will evolve, Cort Isernhagen of IDC Insights forecasted at the recent Infocomm Technology Roadmap Symposium 2012 that the ICT landscape over the next 10 years needs to consider four macro trends supported by four key pillars of technology.

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