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Why the Navy Needs Disruption Now (part 2 of 2)

Steve Blank

Part 1 talked about what I saw and learned – the layout of a carrier, how the air crew operates and how the carrier functions in context of the other ships around it (the strike group.) For targets over uncontested airspace (Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Somalia, Yemen, Libya, etc.) that’s pretty easy.

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The Red Queen Problem – Innovation in the DoD and Intelligence Community

Steve Blank

We could design warfighting tactics based on knowing the tactics of our opponent. We could design and manufacture the best systems. In the 21st century you need a scorecard to keep track of the threats: Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, ISIS in Yemen/Libya/Philippines, Taliban, Al-Qaeda, hackers for hire, etc.

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The Venture Capital Secret: 3 Out of 4 Start-Ups Fail

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based companies initially funded by venture capital between 2006 and 2011, 84% now are closely held and operating independently, 11% were acquired or made initial public offerings of stock and 4% went out of business, according to Dow Jones VentureSource. Harley Goes Lean to Build Hogs. Miscues Before Libya Assault 453 comments.