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Technology, Innovation, and Great Power Competition – Class 4- Semiconductors

Steve Blank

is now engaged in great power competition with both China and Russia. The third class focused on Russia, which is asserting itself as a great power challenger. We learned how Russia pursues security and economic interests in parallel with its ideological aims. And after two decades focused on counter terrorism, the U.S.

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What the Elephant God Can Teach Tech Entrepreneurs

thebarefootvc

Technology usage is no longer on the fringe, it is part of most people’s daily life, be it in India, Russia, Abu Dhabhi or Silicon Valley. This is why a good advisory board and board of directors is key to a success of a business. Large ears signify listening capacity.

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The Rapture Happened but I Wasn’t Called

Steve Blank

The Defense Business Board is one of several advisory boards that serve as the pleasure of the Secretary of Defense. The business board is just what it sounds like – leaders from business who could offer best business practices to the department and nation. We were all volunteering our time to serving our county.