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

Steve Blank

Tim Harford, “ The CubeSat Revolution Changing the Way We See the World ” BBC News, July 17, 2019. and its partners to mitigate that threat? The Space Force was born as a separate service in December 2019. Raymond said a focus for the Space Force is being lean and fast, innovative and unified. America’s Space Forces.

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8 Tips For Getting Your Startup Right The First Time

Startup Professionals Musings

The rate of new entrepreneurs increased between 2013 and 2019, from 280 out of 100,000 to 310 out of 100,000 of the adult population. He nails the current key startup parameters, including the following: Crafting a lean business plan as your road map. Incorporating a business entity early through online services.

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Your Company Can Either Lead Sustainability Efforts Or Get Out Of The Way

YoungUpstarts

In December 2019, Amnesty International released a survey detailing how climate change is the biggest concern for young people. If your community attracts top talent and businesses, then your company’s resources, networking opportunities, and growth partners all improve.

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Technology, Innovation, and Modern War – Class 12 –The Space Force– General John Raymond

Steve Blank

In August 2019 we reestablished Space Command as its own combatant command. A few months later, in December 2019, the United States decided to elevate what we call the “organize, train and equip” part of the military. On 20 December 2019, when the President signed the law, I was the first one. Strategic Command.

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Lean Startup Conference 2019, Oct. 23-25: Announcing Program and Speakers

Startup Lessons Learned

We’ve spent a lot of time this past year running Lean Startup tests on our annual flagship conference to really nail down what you’re most interested in. Our goal—again, based on feedback—is to continue broadening the reach of Lean Startup and embracing the numerous ways people are using it.

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The most important 2021 Predictions in entertainment tech and gaming

VC Cafe

Companies like iHeartMedia, SiriusXM, and Spotify are investing in and leading the evolution of audio, focused on music streaming (on-demand and lean-back modalities), podcasting and content production. Audio will be a key component of the next wave of content and consumption, and it is set to continue to grow.

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5 Trends To Watch In The Insurance Industry

YoungUpstarts

In June of 2019, the SEC adopted Regulation Best Interest (or Reg BI), which went into effect as of June 30, 2020. They don’t get a salesperson who offers a fix for one problem, but rather they find a partner who’s looking to address their needs holistically. We’re approaching one such time right now. Technology is a great example.