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Lessons for the DoD – From Ukraine and China

Steve Blank

For decades, satellites that took detailed pictures of Earth were only available to governments and the high-resolution images were classified. government satellite in orbit. Today, commercial companies have their own satellites providing unclassified imagery. This should be one of many such contracts and not an isolated example.)

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Technology, Innovation, and Modern War – Class 10 – The DOD and Modern War –– Michèle Flournoy

Steve Blank

But also, to bring more tech talent into government to really help speed the transformation process. That to me is the long pole in the tent for future multi-domain operations this very distributed approach to warfare, that will be necessary. But there are ways to serve in other parts of the US government.

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Learn your Austin ABC’s and become a local super-connector

Austin Startup

Alex has helped bring more than $160 million in funding to Texas startups through SBIR, STTR and other government funding programs for companies like Essentium, ICON 3D, and LIFT Aircraft. STOIKY is his callsign. Working with Joe, he founded RideAustin to provide ridesharing to Austin when Uber and Lyft were driven out by city council.

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How to Build a Healthcare Startup

Up and Running

Health care ethics are the moral principles and values that allow you to make the right choice while promoting, distributing, and operating your product to healthcare organizations or patients directly. SBIR often offers grants to projects that are deemed risky by the VCs or equity investors. Secure timely funding.

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The Apple Watch – Tipping Point Time for Healthcare

Steve Blank

Google has been investing in a broad healthcare portfolio, Amazon has been investing in pharmacy distribution and Apple…? government via Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Much like the NIH SBIR program.) Apple has been focused on turning the Apple Watch into the future of health screening and diagnostics.

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