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Free Government Money for Startups

David Teten

A few weeks ago, Fred Wilson discussed the role of government grants in helping launch tech companies. Fred is not a fan and argues that evaluating and aiding early-stage companies is not a core competency of government organizations. He concludes by asking his readers to look into grant programs available for startups.

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Out of the Crisis #3, Jen Pahlka and Raylene Yung on creating the U.S. Digital Response

Startup Lessons Learned

Deputy Chief Technology Officers Cori Zarek and Ryan Panchadsaram to help all levels of government with COVID-19 response and delivery of services. Highlights from the show Jen describes her background in government-tech partnerships. (2:52) 11:54) Raylene on how USDR has been built like a startup and the exponential rate of growth. (12:44)

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How we changed the way the U.S. government commercializes science: Errol Arkilic — Part 1 of Episode 6 on Sirius XM Channel 111

Steve Blank

In my interview with Errol, we discussed the origins of the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps (I-Corps), how and why it was created, and how it changed the way the government commercializes scientific research. government needs your help,’ and I remember saying, ‘The U.S. government accelerator that takes no equity.

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How To Start An Environmental Consulting Business In 5 Easy Steps

YoungUpstarts

These skills are highly sought after by governments and businesses who want either to go green, or to comply with environmental regulations. As you pursue your degree, or during summer breaks, try working as an intern at a private or government environmental consulting firm. Step 6: Find Consulting Gigs.

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18 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

The Carson, California company employs about 800 people in its 4 Southern California plants. Most business startups begin the same; an idea for a product that fills a void in the market paired with the fantasies of not having anyone to answer to, working from home, and making your own hours. 2 – Stranded.

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

Steve Blank

Multiple teams have been engaged by government, prime contractor and VC firms for follow-on discussions/engagements. Fourth , would the same Lean Startup methodology (business model design, customer development and agile engineering) used in the Lean LaunchPad and NSF I-Corps class work here? 15 more schools are in the pipeline.

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

Steve Blank

Multiple teams have been engaged by government, prime contractor and VC firms for follow-on discussions/engagements. Fourth , would the same Lean Startup methodology (business model design, customer development and agile engineering) used in the Lean LaunchPad and NSF I-Corps class work here? 15 more schools are in the pipeline.