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China’s Torch Program – the glow that can light the world (Part 2 of 5)

Steve Blank

They provide consulting, promotion, product testing, hiring, training and incubation services to startups. government’s SBIR and STTR programs. VC’s treat the SBIR and STTR programs – they never heard of it, or they think it takes too much time to apply for too little money. Technology Business Incubators (TBIs).

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China’s Torch Program – the glow that can light the world (Part 2 of 5)

Steve Blank

They provide consulting, promotion, product testing, hiring, training and incubation services to startups. government’s SBIR and STTR programs. VC’s treat the SBIR and STTR programs – they never heard of it, or they think it takes too much time to apply for too little money. Technology Business Incubators (TBIs).

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The Apple Watch – Tipping Point Time for Healthcare

Steve Blank

Frustrated by the FDA’s 20 th century processes for 21 st century technology, companies hired lobbyists to force a change in the laws that guide the FDA regulations. Given the potential size of the opportunity, the rhetoric doesn’t match the results and the results to date feel off by at least 10x.

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