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Technology, Innovation, and Great Power Competition  – 2022 Wrap Up

Steve Blank

government agencies, our federal research labs, and government contractors no longer have exclusive access to these advanced technologies. Government agencies to provide context and perspective on commercial technologies and national security. Final Problem Statement: How should the US manage China’s dominance in solar panels?

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Why Some Startups Win

Steve Blank

When organizations are small (startups, small teams in companies and government agencies) early employees share a mission (why they come to work, what they need to do while they are at work, and how they will know they have succeeded). We’d managed to secure another infusion of cash, but it wasn’t going to last long.

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To directors and advisors: “Noses in; fingers OUT!”

Berkonomics

And it is one of the most important lessons you can learn as a manager, board member, or advisor of a company or even a non-profit enterprise. I first heard this in a governance seminar for a non-profit higher educational board upon which I sit, over 25 years ago. Well, this one is for you. Where did this statement come from?

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How to Ensure Your Business Stays on The Right Side of the Law

Women Entrepreneurs Can

No matter the size of your company or what industry you operate in, there are sure to be various rules that apply to you and if you do not stick to them, you could end up being fined, possibly even prosecuted, and potentially put out of business for good. Commit to continuous learning about legal updates, industry shifts, and new regulations.

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How To Keep Good Employees Happy And Reap The Business Benefits

YoungUpstarts

The better a business owner and upper management treat good employees, the more committed and engaged they will be to perform at a consistently high level and do their part to help make the business successful. The big key to business success is the productivity level of your employees and the culture in which they operate.

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Please learn this: “Noses in; fingers out!”

Berkonomics

And it is one of the most important lessons you can learn as a manager or board member of a company or a non-profit enterprise. I first heard this expression in a governance seminar for a non-profit higher educational board upon which I sit, years ago. If that fits, well then, this one is for you.

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Hacking for Defense & Hacking for Diplomacy – Educator/Sponsor Class

Steve Blank

On September 7 th – 9 th we are holding our first Hacking for Defense & Diplomacy – class for Educators and Sponsors , training educators how to teach these classes in their universities and sponsors how to select problem sets and manage their teams. Special Operations Command) to continue prototyping over the summer. Sign up here.