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Leaving Government for the Private Sector – Part 1

Steve Blank

Laura Thomas is a former CIA operations officer. Reading how she moved in 2021 from CIA ops into a quantum technology company offered insightful career transition advice for those leaving her agency. Due to length, I’ve broken it up into a three-part series. Only 15% of my time was doing the more exciting operations.

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Did you know that board management software isn’t just for boards?

Board Effect

Nonprofit leaders looking to maximize resources should take a fresh look at board management software, a versatile tool that can touch all aspects of organizational operations. Securing sensitive data. Any sensitive data and information that they work with needs to be done securely and kept protected.

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7 ways technology can help increase volunteer board diversity

Board Effect

Roughly half (49%) of nonprofit leaders say they do not have the right board members to “establish trust with the communities they serve,” according to Leading With Intent. A diverse board helps ensure that the full range of voices, perspectives, opportunities and risks are considered as the board makes key decisions.

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Technology Roles in Startups

SoCal CTO

I’ve worked with 30+ early-stage companies in all sorts of capacities (and spoken to many, many more), so I thought it might be worthwhile trying to classify the various ways that I’ve engaged in different technology roles in startups. It depends on the business, people, technologies, etc. Each situation is just a bit different.

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It's Lonely at the Top? Guidance for the Early Stage CEO

Small Business Force

Or when one of your key employees (at this point they're all key) decides that she really doesn't like "life on the fault line," and is taking a more secure job back in a big company. In fact, if you can, set up an advisory board of three or four folks, who you respect, who've been to the same dance you're at right now.

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It's Lonely at the Top. Guidance for the Early Stage CEO

Small Business Force

Or when one of your key employees (at this point they're all key) decides that she really doesn't like "life on the fault line," and is taking a more secure job back in a big company. Review competitors, especially the newer ones. You raise capital to acquire resources (people, technology, real estate, etc.)

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How Investors Are Increasing Their Returns Through Collaboration and Technology

David Teten

17, on “How Investors Are Increasing Their Returns Through Collaboration and Technology”. Panel 1 – How Social Investing is Disrupting Traditional Investing in Public Securities. Mr. Parekh serves on various advisory boards of start-up internet companies. He joined Goldman Sachs & Co. Moderator: Joseph W.