Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

As there was no venture capital, these early startups were funded by early sales to weapon systems prime contractors and subcontractors. Within a decade, the rise of venture capital in Silicon Valley enabled startups to find commercial customers rather than military ones. The Government Can’t Act Like a Startup.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 9, 2013

Here I talked about Lending Club where I understand hedge fund managers are now deploying capital to lend directly against pools of borrowers. Venture capital will be easy and then hard. And the solutions to many of the worlds problems will come from the people as much as from governments. Will this Trend Last?

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Steve Blank

JUNE 22, 2011

The ability to copy and disseminate banned ideas undermined repressive regimes from Poland to Iran to the Soviet Union. In the 21 st century, authoritarian governments still fear their own people talking to each other and asking questions. Filed under: Family/Career , Secret History of Silicon Valley , Venture Capital.

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Seeing Both Sides

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Native Israeli venture capital represents only 25% of the VC capital invested in the market - most of the money is coming from global firms like Battery, Greylock, Lightspeed, Sequoia and others. Unlike any culture I have ever seen, this country gets the value of raw intelligence. A bright future, indeed.'

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

If you read the headlines or talk with zealous friends you may well think cryptocurrencies are either our savior from bureaucratic, ossified governments or are purely speculative Ponzi schemes. More Stable Currency for Some Citizens of the World Some people don’t trust their governments with a national currency.

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Pascal's View

OCTOBER 28, 2008

 His specific position on eliminating capital gains taxes for start-ups supports long-term investing through innovation and venture capital. between government mandates and individual choice, though we question whether. the need to go after al-Qaeda, check Iran's nuclear ambitions and fight.

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