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Leaving Government for the Private Sector – Part 2

Steve Blank

Most of her lessons were applicable to any government employee venturing out to the private sector. Before leaving government service one of my biggest challenges was to understand how my skill as a Case Officer would translate into a job in the commercial world. Security roles : Some ex-Agency people gravitate to roles in security.

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Leaving Government for the Private Sector – Part 1

Steve Blank

Most of her lessons were applicable to any government employee venturing out to the private sector. Today, I get to move our national security mission in emerging technologies farther and faster in ways that I could not in government. Government conducts, often with little direction. You can move at exponential speed.

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Why Companies and Government Do “Innovation Theater” Instead of Actual Innovation

Steve Blank

The type of disruption most companies and government agencies are facing is a once-in-every-few-centuries event. Ultimately, companies and government agencies need to stop doing this or they will fail. By process I mean all the tools that allow companies and government to scale repeatable execution. Process Versus Product.

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A Security Council For Your Business: How A Governance Team Can Help You Succeed

YoungUpstarts

There is much to be gained by creating a governance team composed of experts in areas such as management, sales, marketing, accounting, and compliance. The post A Security Council For Your Business: How A Governance Team Can Help You Succeed appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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A Guide to AI Ethics and Governance for Mission-Driven Organizations

Board Effect

However, mission-driven organizations, including nonprofits and those focused on social and environmental causes, face several unique challenges when it comes to AI ethics and governance. What Is AI Governance and Why Does It Matter for Mission-Driven Organizations? AI technology is bound to advance.

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Unlocking Success: Empowering Community Banks with Governance Management Software

Board Effect

While “data governance” may not be a term we hear that often, it has immense influence on how community banks and credit unions collect and utilize data to drive their operations. Data governance acts as a powerful steering mechanism, enabling transformative change within our institutions.

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Dan Lok Explains Venture Capital Funding and How to Secure It

The Startup Magazine

Dan Lok explains what venture capital funding is and how to secure it for your business. This is especially true if the company lacks access to capital markets or bank loans. Pitch decks should be short and concise, covering the following information: Market pain point and solution. What is Venture Capital Funding?