article thumbnail

Technology, Innovation, and Great Power Competition – Class 7 – Space

Steve Blank

led liberal international order and replace it with its own neo-totalitarian model where China emerges as the dominant regional and global power. In class six we discussed unmanned systems and autonomy and how the advent of these weapons will change operational concepts and the face of war. Required readings. Space Force.

article thumbnail

4 Hot Growth Stocks To Keep An Eye On In 2017

YoungUpstarts

One risk of investing in growth stocks is that future potential is considered instead of current operations. For 2017, the following 4 companies (with a proven track record of growth) offer investors an opportunity to take shelter in an optimistic future: 1. The company’s outlook is strong for 2017. and $24.48 on the same day.

Stock 113
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Mark Hauser’s Hauser Private Equity Spearheads Major Deals in Industrial Sector

The Startup Magazine

When looking for co-investors Mark Hauser searches for those with strong operational strengths , and Revelstoke’s strategic expertise and experience in the healthcare sector made them an ideal partner for the deal. Another frequent partner for Hauser Private Equity is the Santa Monica-based Clearlake Capital Group, L.P.

article thumbnail

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

Steve Blank

The return of strategic competition between great powers became a centerpiece of the 2017 National Security Strategy and 2018 National Defense Strategy. Original Problem Statement: How might we implement a ubiquitous secure global access to the internet in order to help circumvent censorship in authoritarian regimes? Why This Class?

article thumbnail

Why Bitcoin is Gaining Worldwide Popularity

The Startup Magazine

First, the Bitcoin global popularity increased after the financial crisis of 2008 which led many to question the stability of national currencies and fiat money. Bitcoin uses peer-to-peer transactions, mining, and other technological feats to operate without central authority or banks, unlike government-issued currencies. Conclusion.

article thumbnail

Why GE’s Jeff Immelt Lost His Job – Disruption and Activist Investors

Steve Blank

— In June 2017, the board “retired” Jeff Immelt and promoted John Flannery to CEO. So is John Rice, the head of Global Operations along with CFO Jeffrey Bornstein. So far in 2017, GE is the worst performing stock on the Dow Jones Industrial average. Increase operating margins to 18% (by cutting expenses).

article thumbnail

Raft: The AI-Powered Platform That’s Disrupting the Freight Industry

ReadWriteStart

Since its inception in 2017, when it was known as Vector.ai , Raft has undergone significant development. The likes of EMO Trans, OIA Global, The Scarbrough Group, NNR Global Logistics, and Navia Freight are among the firm’s notable clientele. Q: How does Raft improve warehouse operations in the logistics industry?