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China – The Sleeper Awakens (Part 1 of 5)

Steve Blank

We made major investments in it, understanding that establishing basic and applied science leadership was necessary for us to build advanced weapons systems to defend our country and deter and if necessary, wage and win a war with the Soviet Union. bases in Guam and Okinawa. viewed science and technology as a strategic asset.

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China – The Sleeper Awakens (Part 1 of 5)

Steve Blank

We made major investments in it, understanding that establishing basic and applied science leadership was necessary for us to build advanced weapons systems to defend our country and deter and if necessary, wage and win a war with the Soviet Union. bases in Guam and Okinawa. viewed science and technology as a strategic asset.

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If I Told You I'd Have to Kill You: The Story Behind “The Secret.

Steve Blank

We witness similar behavior in corporate finance. But I was always a sponge for new data and curious about where it came from, and what the history was, and what we were trying to do.