ReadWriteStart
APRIL 14, 2023
In 2022, we saw unusual supply constraints — lingering post-coronavirus supply chain issues, a persistently tight labor market , and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — converge with high demand — partly fueled by heavy government stimulus during the first two years of the pandemic.
YoungUpstarts
JUNE 27, 2020
Everything from customer service, technical support, to back office operations are able to be outsourced as a way to reduce costs, keep up with the evolving consumer expectations, and drive a faster return on investment. Even with today’s advanced remote technology, some communication just can’t be provided via video link.
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Steve Blank
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
One of the unintended consequences was that many of the academics went off to found a wave of startups selling their technology to the military. Yet the development of these advanced technologies is now being driven by commercial interests, not the Defense Department. Russia, Iran, and North Korea have also fused those activities.
Haystack
DECEMBER 29, 2018
It’s that time of year, time to look back and reflect on the most significant storylines in the tech, startup, and VC world. Technology is, like water, flowing and seeping into nearly every sector and eventually into most of the global economy. companies, more sensitivity around technology IP and security.
Brandanew
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
Coca Cola traps itself between Russia and Ukraine Politics. The cola giant posted a Christmas card showing a beautified map of Russia, as a part of a greeting to Russians. President Putin’s supporters flared up the issue further due to the exclusion of Crimea region. Soon, the #BanCocaCola was trending in the country.
Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 17, 2016
The show has become my best curator of which books to read (including my favorite of last year, The Accidental Superpower ) and my go to for understanding geopolitics of: Russia, Iran, Pakistan, China, India and of course the US. But they also take on issues in science, technology and management.
Steve Blank
OCTOBER 10, 2011
I was invited to Finland as part of Stanford’s Engineering Technology Venture Program partnership with Aalto University. 50% the fault of a Nokia management that didn’t see it coming, while 50% was due to brilliant Apple execution.) Thanks to Kristo Ovaska and team for the fabulous logistics!) Note to Finland – lighten up.
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