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Even the Smartest VCs Sometimes Get it Wrong – Bill Gurley and Regulated Markets

Steve Blank

The first part was railing against the consequences of regulatory capture on innovation and a second part, about the consequences of premature government regulation of AI and why the incumbents are all for it. And why was Bill’s advice of staying away from Washington flawed for startups? But regulated markets are different. In the U.S.

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Technology, Innovation, and Great Power Competition – Class 8 – Cyber

Steve Blank

We just completed the eighth week of our new national security class at Stanford – Technology, Innovation and Great Power Competition. Joe Felter , Raj Shah and I designed the class to cover how technology will shape the character and employment of all instruments of national power. Class 2 focused on China, the U.S.’s

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Why Boardroom Technology Is Necessary for Effective Succession Planning

Board Effect

Technology can be a substantial help in taking stock of the board’s future needs. There’s a need for modern governance today. Modern governance is the practice of empowering leaders with the technology, insights and processes required to fuel good governance. While the legislation is active, a Washington, D.C.-based

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Experts share tips for mission-driven organizations on DE&I

Board Effect

Experts discuss DE&I in mission-driven organizations Each of our experts brings a unique perspective to the importance of diversity and inclusion within organizations and on governing boards. Organizations with DE&I policies have real impact. Far beyond corporate strategy; it’s about fulfilling missions effectively.

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Mark Hauser’s Hauser Private Equity Spearheads Major Deals in Industrial Sector

The Startup Magazine

On the other side of the spectrum, the idea of finding a unicorn has attracted many investors toward the much riskier venture capital and emerging technologies. Over the past decade, advancing technologies and social consciousness have been causing unprecedented and exciting shifts in every sector of the economy, not just the tertiary.

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Capacity Building Grants for Nonprofits in 2022

Board Effect

In the interest of efficiency, nonprofits might use grants to invest in technology to reduce the time required for administrative tasks. The following areas will give you some good places to start: Governance. Technology. Capacity Building Grants: Washington State. Washington Trust for Historic Preservation.

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The 5 Best States In America For New Business

YoungUpstarts

The state’s economy, government incentives and training, business regulations and workforce are other crucial factors. For technologically inclined businesses, Texas has increased its STEM (Science, technology, engineering and mathematics) workforce by 34,000 since 2009. Austin in particular is a technological and cultural hub.