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Technology, Innovation, and Modern War – Class 1

Steve Blank

We described the theory versus current practice of defense requirements, acquisition and budgeting in Slides 28-32. is still using a McNamara-era requirements and acquisition system designed by financial managers from Ford and imposed on the DOD in the early 1960s. And they’re even making an end-around to a broken acquisition system.

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Life After the Funnel: 6 Reasons why You’re Neglecting eCommerce Customer Retention

The Startup Magazine

If you want your brand reputation to soar, it’s time to step away from acquisitions and pour focus into your eCommerce customer retention strategy. While these acquisition tactics draw one-time consumers in, without an effective post-funnel plan, you’ll be repeating this process over and over again. Don’t just take our word for it.

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5 Fall Must-Read Books for Entrepreneurs

Up and Running

Having acted as director of sports psychology at the University of Virginia for 20 years, Rotella also wrote the book “ Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect.” Character is a solid stepping stone to help you develop and work on new talents. It also helps with grit, determination, and perspective.”.

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Self-Driving Vehicles: The Future Always Takes Longer to Arrive (Part 1)

Agile VC

GM’s acquisition of Cruise Automation for $1 billion about 3 months ago has been a sort of Sputnik moment for self-driving cars. And obviously we talked about how the GM acquisition of Cruise was this Sputnik moment. It isn’t because of lack of interest or investment in vehicle autonomy.

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Technology, Innovation, and Modern War – Class 1 – Ash Carter

Steve Blank

We described the theory versus current practice of defense requirements, acquisition and budgeting in Slides 28-32. is still using a McNamara-era requirements and acquisition system designed by financial managers from Ford and imposed on the DOD in the early 1960s. And they’re even making an end-around to a broken acquisition system.

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Smooth-Stone Changes Name to Calxeda; Adds Hires

Austin Startup

Over a 25 year career, Baughman has gained experience in leading worldwide sales organizations, brings expertise in full life cycle product management, proven revenue creation and growth management including taking a start up from zero to $1.6B, and shepherding companies through all phases from start up launch to IPO to acquisition.

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Discussion Creation Among Bloggers - LinkedIn, Blogging and Discussion Groups

SoCal CTO

Bill Austin March 22, 2007 11:08 AM Dennis McDonald in Alexandria, Virginia USA said. Technology Advisor Technology Roles in Startups Pricing Customer Acquisition Sunk Costs and More -. User Interface Beyond the Web Site ► November (7) Negative Customer Acquisition Costs - Creative Sta.