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Hacking For Defense In Silicon Valley

Steve Blank

and the Soviet Union faced off with a nuclear deterrence policy called mutually assured destruction (aptly named MAD.) Iraq, Afghanistan and the Army’s Rapid Equipping Force (REF). By the end of 2007, the REF had delivered more than 550 types of equipment and more than 75,000 individual items. The Cold War. In response the U.S.

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Three takeaways from ATA’s lunch-and-learn with Sen. Kirk Watson

Austin Startup

Among other recognitions, Texas Monthly magazine named him one of the state’s “10 Best Legislators” in 2009 and “Rookie of the Year” in his first session, 2007. Read about their amazing journey from Iraq to Austin and consider their catering services for your next event. At the lunch-and-learn, Sen.

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