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Leaving Government for the Private Sector – Part 1

Steve Blank

Most of her lessons were applicable to any government employee venturing out to the private sector. Today, I get to move our national security mission in emerging technologies farther and faster in ways that I could not in government. He asked point blank, “How much money did you net the U.S. You can move at exponential speed.

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Leaving Government for the Private Sector – Part 2

Steve Blank

Most of her lessons were applicable to any government employee venturing out to the private sector. Before leaving government service one of my biggest challenges was to understand how my skill as a Case Officer would translate into a job in the commercial world. It provides governance and financial oversight to the company.

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Experts share tips for mission-driven organizations on DE&I

Board Effect

Mission-driven organizations strive to serve their communities and constituents with integrity and purpose. Solving our most pressing social issues, providing a safety net of love and care, this is the immeasurably critical role of our social sector organizations. They are positioned to flex with evolving regulations and social norms.

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Interview with Chris Garland of Botswana

The Startup Magazine

As the Managing Director of Fidelity Indemnity (Pty) Limited, a diversified business consultancy that works with high-net-worth individuals and enterprises investing in the 16-nation Southern African Development Community (SADC) , he’s among the top business experts in the region. What’s next for Botswana?

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Rusty Tweed Explores How Sustainability is Impacting the Construction Industry

The Startup Magazine

Design and construction cost – the enforcement of strict building codes at different levels of governance coupled by the need to reduce building design and construction cost is fueling the development of green buildings across the US and the rest of the world. The other important social issue is the net tenant health and well-being.

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8 Expectations To Check Your Entrepreneur Motivation

Startup Professionals Musings

Under all of these, net income flows easily into your personal income. Non-equity funding has to come from personal sources, or government grants, or bank loans. Enjoy being visible and active in the local community. Corporate versus personal growth really becomes a lifestyle decision. There is no free lunch for money.

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3 Essential Ways To Build Online Customer Trust In 2018

YoungUpstarts

As the regulations that govern the internet evolve and threaten the safety of online users’ personal information, more and more individuals are engaging the digital world with increasing suspicion and hesitance. More and more each year, the online community is becoming populated by a generation of tech-savvy individuals.

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