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

Steve Blank

This course included all that you would expect from a Stanford graduate-level class in the Masters in International Policy – comprehensive readings, guest lectures from current and former senior officials/experts, and written papers. What makes the class unique however, is that this is an experiential policy class.

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Even the Smartest VCs Sometimes Get it Wrong – Bill Gurley and Regulated Markets

Steve Blank

We ignored Washington and Washington mostly ignored us (defense contractors excepted.) However, every regulated market has its own rules, dynamics, language, players, politics, etc. Are there incumbents who will view us as a threat to the status quo ? Can they use laws and regulations to impede our growth? But startups?

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How Politics, Regulations Affect Startups

YoungUpstarts

This statement reflects the increasing recognition of the importance of, and the nexus between, the growth of technology and the political, legislative, and regulatory arena in which startups now operate. Politics comes into play in all these matters. Larger technology companies have created deep and strong policy and regulatory teams.

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5 Terrible Social Media Fails in 2016 That You Must Avoid

Brandanew

Let us see some Social Media fails and disasters of 2016, so far… Create a LOVED brand. Coca Cola traps itself between Russia and Ukraine Politics. Learning : It’s not a “business vs people or politics” situation but being cautious of choosing and researching the right expression to communicate.

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Here’s What Happened When Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks visited Stanford’s Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation

Steve Blank

It was an honor to host US Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks at Stanford’s Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation. The Deputy also heard from us how the Department can better partner with and leverage the U.S. million active duty, 750,000 civilians, ~800,000 in the National Guard and Reserves.).

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The @TWTFelipe Story – A Tale of US Visa Policy Gone Awry (#startupvisa)

Both Sides of the Table

TWTFelipe and I ended up speaking for nearly 30 minutes and we talked mostly about why his company was based in Canada and not the US. By 2006 he had received proper authorization to move back to the US to join a company in the town I grew up in: Sacramento, California. We then moved our CFO, David Lapter, to the US.

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Progress On The Startup Visa Movement

Feld Thoughts

Yesterday there was solid progress on the Startup Visa Movement – specifically making it easier for foreign entrepreneurs to start their companies in the US. In parallel, a number of us have been talking to key people in the White House, including the amazing Aneesh Chopra , the White House CTO.

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